A Ligero in Thai Rosewood

[Gary]

This is my first pen in Thai Rosewood. I thought it turned out ok and should appeal to those that aren't partial to the burls. Thanks for looking.

 

[woodpens]

I am partial to the burls, but it is a sharp looking pen. Nice job!

 

[Gary]

Thanks Jim, I prefer the burls too. But I've found folks who don't care for them. I had a lady looking at a buckeye burl pen tell me "I wouldn't a want coffee table made out of that, nor a pen. It doesn't look like wood to me." She bought one in kingwood.

 

[DCBluesman]

That's a fabulous pen! I'd better think about making a couple of those.

 

[Gregory Huey]

Very nice pen. It is amazing how much it looks like Cocobolo. Yes I know it is from the rosewood family.

 

[dougle40]

Great looking pen Gary . I'm not partial to any particular wood just as long as it is wood .

 

[Darley]

This is a great pen, nice work, what kind of kit do you use fountain or roller ball?

Serge

 

[Gary]

Originally posted by Darley
<br />This is a great pen, nice work, what kind of kit do you use fountain or roller ball?

Serge

Serge, this pen is a rollerbal as are about 85% of the pens I make. I make a few fountain pens but not many.

 

[PenWorks]

It's allot better than OK Gary. But I really like Rosewood, and it's a real good material for pens. I made a set of Wall Streets for a client with 16 different rosewoods. I bought two of each. I am going to keep the secound set for me if I get around to turning them.

Don't sell it short, because it's not burl. Very classy piece. Anthony

 

[Gary]

Thanks, Anthony. I think that's what the lady I quoted above was telling me...that there is beauty in simplicity.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Nice Gary--very "rich" looking pen!!! What pen kit is that?? I don't remember seeing that particular design on the centerband??

 

[Tom McMillan]

Woops, I missed it---Ligero---answered that, huh??

 

[Gary]

Originally posted by Tom McMillan
<br />Nice Gary--very "rich" looking pen!!! What pen kit is that?? I don't remember seeing that particular design on the centerband??

Thanks Tom, the kit is the Ligero from Craft Supplies USA

 

[bajacrazy]

Nice work Gary pen looks great![8D]

 

[woodscavenger]

I like the silver contrast to the dark rosewood. What finish do you use?

 

[jkirkb94]

Elegant looking pen, Gary! I too am partial to the burls but I am always a sucker for a beautiful dark wood pen! [] Kirk[8D]

 

[Gary]

Originally posted by woodscavenger
<br />I like the silver contrast to the dark rosewood. What finish do you use?

I use Myland's Sanding Sealer and Myland's Melamine Lacquer. Cheers!

 

[JimGo]

Gary, that looks beautiful! That's a great kit, too; I'll have to look into getting some of those when I use up the kits I have at home!

 

[Gary]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Gary, that looks beautiful! That's a great kit, too; I'll have to look into getting some of those when I use up the kits I have at home!

Thanks Jim, the Ligero is one of my favorite kits, along with the Jr. Gent and Jr. Statesman. I really like it with the darker woods.

 

[KKingery]

That's a good lookin pen Gary! It has a classy look.