Imperial

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi,

Here is a recent Imperial roller ball pen that came off my lathe. The wood is a stabilized box elder burl (AS).

Comments and critiques are welcome as always.

 

[Ron Mc]

Absolutely beautiful pen! You have found the perfect wood for this kit![]

 

[Gary Max]

Outstanding job of matching wood to kit---looks great

 

[jkoehler]

As usual. Great looking pen.
It was good to see you on the weekend. That was a GREAT selection of writing insturments that you had.
How were sales?

 

[bgray]

Great job, Jim.

Is that non-dyed, or is it yellow dyed?

If non-dyed, you found a phenomenal blank...I usually don't find boxelder that looks like that!

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by jkoehler
<br />As usual. Great looking pen.
It was good to see you on the weekend. That was a GREAT selection of writing insturments that you had.
How were sales?

Thanks Jeff..

I had the best pens I have ever turned at the 3 day show....sold 4 pens all weekend...it was strange....but it was a woodshow...last year my sales at the same show were 400% better,oh well. [B)]

The Banner was filled with signitures and that was mattered most.[]

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by bgray43050
<br />Great job, Jim.

Is that non-dyed, or is it yellow dyed?

If non-dyed, you found a phenomenal blank...I usually don't find boxelder that looks like that!

Natural, no dye Brian...Thanks

 

[chigdon]

Great combination of wood and finish. Looks great.

 

[lwalden]

Fantastic figure in that piece of Box Elder, and beautiful job on the execution. My wife came running in from the kitchen in order to see what I was going OH, WOW! about.....

 

[GaryMGg]

Oh my! Oh my! oooOhoHohOHOHOHoh Myyyy! []

 

[Lathemaster]

Jim

Awesome combination - best I've seen in matching a material to that
particular pen kit.

Thanks for sharing.

Mike

 

[Jim15]

All I can say is BEAUTIFUL[].

 

[LanceD]

Jim, you've outdone yourself on this one. Striking !

 

[alxe24]

Every one said it for me. Great looking pen. Awesome looking pen. Outstanding looking pen.
Got the idea
Alex

 

[Ozzy]

Great pen. The wood and the hardware are a perfect match.

 

[johncrane]

Fantastic looking pen Jim! as allway's l also agree with Ron mc"[]

 

[wudnhed]

Jim, that pen is so outstanding, it's just isn't right[}][][] Gorgeous!!!!!!

 

[Jerryconn]

Stunning Pen!! I can't say anymore, but I'll ditto what everyone has said!

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Thanks Guys and Gals....

I had a "feeling" that this one might be a good combo....[:0]

I am pleased with the result and also to offer the combination as maybe a consideration for others too. I know I have often been influenced by some pens and combo's in materials of other turners here...Thank You[]

 

[kent4Him]

I am not a fan of the Lotus, but this is a real nice pen. The bling on the pen does not take away from the wood at all. Great job.

 

[Penmonkey]

Very pretty pen. I think you used a good wood.

 

[MDWine]

Sweet!!
Nicely done!

 

[airrat]

Nice job!

I have not really looked at that pen, but that bulbous tip looks uncomfortable to write with. What do you all that have used it think?

 

[BobNashvillega]

I agree with the others, great pen[)]

 

[Tanner]

Ok, now that has to be one of the nicest pens I have ever seen.[:0]

 

[leehljp]

WOW! You brought the beauty of that wood out for sure! And it is just right for your choice of pen.

 

[BigRob777]

Very nice work. Pure gold.
Rob

 

[CaptG]

That is one of the prettiest pens I have seen. Very nice job.

 

[Alexander]

I gotta agree with CPTG, It feels good when one turns out that nice.... Or so I have been told.

 

[huntersilver]

The wood goes very well with the Imperal, great looking pen[]

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by airrat
<br />Nice job!

I have not really looked at that pen, but that bulbous tip looks uncomfortable to write with. What do you all that have used it think?

Hi Tom,

Thank You..


I have sold a few of these and I have had a chance to speak with a few customers after the fact...some really like it, others say they never thought of how it felt compared to others, no one said they did not like it...but I guess they paid for it already so it was passed the point of return or admission of not liking it![]

 

[Keithlmartin]

wow jim. that is a fantastic pen. Anyone would be proud to have this piece of art.