First Ultra.............

[rd_ab_penman]

Cigar ballpoint. Bubinga sanded down to 12,000 MM, applied 6 coats Minwax Gloss Polyurethane, wet sanded from 6,000 down to 12,000 MM and applied two coats of Brazilian Carnauba.

Not sure if I like this kit. A little top heavy and IMHO, fittings don't come across as that good of quality.
Maybe it would look better with a much darker blank like African Black Wood?
Will have to see what some of my customers think.

As always suggestion and comments welcome.

 

[guts]

Les, I think that's a great looking pen,I guess I'm one of the (very) few people that likes the kit,well done.

 

[avbill]

The pen's beautiful. But I would buy the chrome kit and change out the pen's nib. so all the major parts are all chrome. The finish of the blank has the right stuff !!!

Bill Daniels

 

[alphageek]

Nope, I'm in the camp of liking this kit from a looks perspective - but I prefer swapping the clips. Beautiful execution on this pen.

 

[tweetfaip]

The wood and finish are exceptional! Well done! I'm still undecided about the kit, I do like swapping the nib better.

 

[johncrane]

l agree Les!and the platings are a mix up, jury still out for me on this kit.

 

[igran7]

Nice looking pen Les. You did an exceptional job on the Blank, the finish looks outstanding! I'm with the others though on the kit. I think the nib should be swapped to match the clip.

 

[trsmth]

I like these kits, if you change the nib on them. If not, they just kinda look like a spare parts pen. Good Job.

 

[R2]

Gorgeous blank and beautifully fitted and finished!! The kit has always been an enigma to me but I think itis satisfactorily used here.[^]

 

[GaryMGg]

Several people have commented on the lack of plating quality for this kit and that's unfortunate. However, it's apparent your workmanship leaves nothing to be desired. That's a gorgeous pair of bubinga barrels. [8D]

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice. Good work.

 

[stevers]

Beautiful finish and great color choices.