Emperor - Good or Bad ?

[LanceD]

Just finished this Emperor in a closed end design at the request of a customer. I don't know whether I like the closed design or not, so any comments on it would be appreciated. It 's already sold so I won't be stuck with a pen that I can't sell.

Thanks, Lance

 

[YoYoSpin]

Good, very good, excellent in fact...no question about it.

 

[Ron Mc]

Lance,
Very nice pen! What material is that?[]

 

[thetalbott4]

I'd say it's a babe. I've been considering the same thing but have a hard time throwing away what probably amounts to a $10 section of the pen. If I'm payin $50 for a kit, I want people to see all $50 worth of parts. Thats the cheap side. The other side says shut up and make a closed end Emperor. Great job!

 

[JimGo]

I really like that Lance. In some ways, I think I like it better than the standard Emperor.

 

[alamocdc]

Wow, Lance, I love it! In fact, this is the first non b2b Emperor I've seen that I liked. Quite stunning actually.

 

[gerryr]

Excellent job, Lance. That really looks good. I think I like it better than the standard also. Maybe we could get CSUSA to sell a version just for closed end pens?[]

 

[pete00]

lance

wow ...what a great pen !!!

 

[thetalbott4]

If you dont mind, whats a closed end Emp fetching these days?

 

[Rifleman1776]

A beautiful, very excellent pen, no doubt. But it loses something in the translation with the loss of parts designed to compliment the whole. IMHO.

 

[Randy_]

That is one terrific looking pen!!![^][^]

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi Lance,

That is One awesome looking pen...I like it very much!!!

what type of pen material did you use here?

Thanks!

 

[DWK5150]

Its not just good its Great!!!

 

[PatLawson]

Originally posted by LanceD
<br />Just finished this Emperor in a closed end design...

Lance,
When I read your description, (and before I looked at the photo), I was cringing at the very thought [] and was prepared to NOT like it. But when I saw the photo I was very surprised and amazed - I think it looks fantastic! Quite elegant and very beautiful.

Pat L.

Laguna Beach, CA USA
http://PensByPatricia.com/NewPens

 

[Scott]

I think it is supurb! What a great looking pen!

Scott.

 

[LanceD]

Originally posted by Ron Mc
<br />Lance,
Very nice pen! What material is that?[]

It's Berea's acrylic acetate no. AA-25 solid black. It's only 3/4" and not much room to spare when drilling [xx(].
Thanks everyone for all the nice comments. I wasn't too sure about it but I think i'll do another one in the near future, maybe out of alternative ivory.

Lance

 

[Deere41h]

First closed end Emperor I'v seen, and I do like it. Very well done Lance!!

 

[chigdon]

I think it is great as well. I have to echo the idea that I would hate to toss such an expensive and detailed part but really like the way this looks.

 

[Mikey]

Originally posted by PatLawson
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Originally posted by LanceD
<br />Just finished this Emperor in a closed end design...

Lance,
When I read your description, (and before I looked at the photo), I was cringing at the very thought [] and was prepared to NOT like it. But when I saw the photo I was very surprised and amazed - I think it looks fantastic! Quite elegant and very beautiful.

Pat L.

Laguna Beach, CA USA
http://PensByPatricia.com/NewPens

LOL, me too. I thought "What a waste of money and resources to mutilate a nice looking pen" I must say that it turned out great! Probably a bit lighter than a standard Emporer as well.

 

[csb333]

That is one fine looking pen! The best emporer I've seen yet.- Chris

 

[PenWorks]

Very sharp looking pen Lance, good job.
The best thing about it, it's sold []

 

[BigRob777]

I've never been a fan of closed end pens, until now. That is spectacular. I love the shape. Of course, I am hooked on wood, but your choice of materials really works!.
Rob

 

[LanceD]

I want to thank everyone for all of the nice comments on the design and shape of the pen. I kinda hated to eliminate a decorative part of the pen but as I see now it reallt doesn't make a whole lot of difference on the look of it. It's also a good bit lighter in the hand and real comfortable writing with it.
On another GOOD note, my customer wound up giving it away to one of his best customers (he's a salesman for a large oilfield company) and asked me to make two more identical to it and has ordered a few Barons in the closed end design.
I'm really GLAD I DID THIS ONE[][].

Lance

 

[jdavis]

super nice pen

 

[MDWine]

good? maybe... excellent? Definitely!