I'm curious if any of you have tried simply sanding your blank and then leave it like that? I have a piece of "Ancient Bog Wood" as Rockler calls it. It looks very nice and I have sanded it down to 800 grit. It looks nice and I kind of wanted a matte natural wood finish. I have finished my pens in CA , both Medium and light with great results, but always a shiny finish. I've tried the wax and really didnt like that. Have you any natural wood without a finish coat on them? How did it hold up?
Thanks!
Thanks!