Bruce what you see on the box is without color fill. It has a brown tint. I really don't know how Ken does it but he had me make the pen and finish and assemble just like I always do for any pen..I then ship it to him and he does the laser engraving, color fill and sends it back within two days. Other than what I asked for there is no difference in the wood. I was a little concerened because I use a commercial Poly for a finish and didn't know what the laser would do, but Ken assured me it would be fine and by golly it sure was and is.
I just cracked up when my son first saw it, even though he knew what I was up to when I got it back from Ken and showed it to James (my son) he got down on his knees and bowed to Daddy and said that I was the greatest. I don't think that I could have bought anything that would have meant any more to him.
Thanks again everybody, I have to say that this was the most fun project that I have done in a very long time.
Rudy the big S in Green and White is next as my Wife is one of those Spartan fans. That's where she earned her Law degree. I just can't please everyone.
Wayne