birdseye maple i put on etsy

[crabcreekind]

i recently put this pen for sale on etsy. i am welcome to complements and critizism to help me out

 

[jttheclockman]

Way too fat and bulky. Needs to go on a diet in my opinion. May appeal to someone with arthritis or someone who needs a bulky pen but more sales will be had with slimmer more professional shaped pens. Look at your mount Blancs and other big name pens and you will not see shapes like this.

Ok you asked so I supplied with the bad news. The good news is the timber looks great and has a nice finish on it. Good luck with your sales.

 

[low_48]

I like them thinner as well. That clip must really be tight to the wood, and a little difficult to hook in your pocket. If you like thicker pens, why not try to make your own center bands from a contrasting wood. It won't look like the corset is sinched up so tightly that way.

 

[bensoelberg]

I would agree with the other two posters on the shape. I'm still relatively new here, but in the 7 months that I've been around, I've noticed that newer pen turners tend to begin with very large, pregnant shaped pens and then begin to thin them out. If you love the style, or (more importantly) have found a customer base that loves that shape, don't worry about it. I looked at your Etsy shop and your peppermills are great, I really like the different shapes that you've put on them. The finish on this bird's eye maple also looks great. Keep it up!!!

 

[Boz]

For some reason I am reminded of the song "Fat bottomed girls make the world go round"

 

[G1Pens]

Its one of those artsy pens, and someone will find it very attractive. Different strokes for different fokes......

 

[OLDMAN5050]

must have been feeding on fast food...... haha...... just what ever floats your boat. if you like thats great...

 

[Lenny]

Like others have said it's maybe "a little" pregnant!!! :biggrin::biggrin:
However, I'll bet someone will love the look of it and want it.

I would urge you though, if you want to get a little creative with the slimline, throw out the centerband and have at it.
Check out Russ Fairfield's website for lots of good information in that regard. Particularly the "Russ-Line" and the "Fat-Line" ...
http://www.woodturnerruss.com/Pens.html

 

[crabcreekind]

thanks for the tips. i might try the fatline thing i found that interesting

 

[ed4copies]

When I started making pens, I made shapes I found interesting. Sold a few, and made some a little more conventional--sold a lot more---suddenly, I LIKED conventional---it translated to GREEN so much more easily.

Your pens should please you, one way or another!!

 

[wouldentu2?]

Don't want to write with it, but do find it attractive as an art object.