John, this pen is striking, with the intense color of the dyed box elder meeting the wide band of gold. Great choice! I have no problem selling any of the NS family of pens. The abundant use (or theme) of curves in the hardware design appeals to a certain group of buyers, and when you put that together with an eye-catching blank, it usually proves to be a winner. This one is. :good:
One observation on the kit itself: with the large concentration of mass at the finial end of the cap, the balance is a bit heavy at that end for writing with the cap posted. I am always wishing that a non-posting version were offered, but that wish has remained unfulfilled.