Honestly, I have forgotten the species. I will try the wipe on ploy.You went big...way to GO!! I prefer Wipe On Poly vs. CA but that's just me. Nice job. What wood species did you use?
Trust me that with time CA will probably be your best option. If you live close I'll show you, if not I'll still help you. For whatever reason I speak "CA" now.Finish is okay - I am not really liking CA right now
Yes, the second blank is Zebrawood. My daughter likes that blank.@Madman1978
One of your displayed blanks is Wenge ....
I find Wenge somewhat difficult .... the grain is quite coarse and rather pronounced .... I find it hard to finish nicely. . With lots of CA it can be OK.
I would use the other blank for your next pen ... is it possibly Zebra wood ? . For future reference, Bocote is probably my favorite wood for pens.