Tried turning the centerband at the same time as the pen except I used a couple of the worn out bushings inbetween the pen blanks and the centerband...
Marc When I turn a custom centerband I don't use bushings between them that way they always come out flush and you can make them any diameter you want because they are just matching eachother not a stock centerband.
I like the wood combinations, and the shape of the upper barrel I think you should try that same shape on the lower barrel too