Cwalker935
Member
Is the shape of your pens simply a matter of preference. I see lots of pens by obviously highly skilled turners that have too more curvature than I would prefer. For posted pens, I like a very slight (almost flat) shape. That having been said, I typically put a lot of contour on slimlines because I like the feel and am attracted to a shapely female like body. I have started making a few closed end pens using the navigator or orion kits and feel like I am leaving them too thick on the end. I have also left a lot of contour on some of my antler pens in an effort to save more of the natural edge or color.
Are there rules (written or unwritten) regarding how to shape your pens? What do they look for in a judged competition?
Are there rules (written or unwritten) regarding how to shape your pens? What do they look for in a judged competition?