Actually this is my first pen turning. Fit sand finish are a little rough but I think I'll get the hang of it. My turning tools are, perhaps, not the highest quality but maybe a little better quality than I am. I need to learn what finishes work the best for open grain wood. The finish appears a little rough, I ended up with 600 grit for the last sanding then a stain. I neglected to make note of what the blank was but it was a little soft but turned OK.