I haven't been turning in a a couple years and a friend asked me to make him a pen. I'm not a huge fan of the slim kits, but I think this one looks good. Nothing fancy, just a plain Jane finish.
I'm with you in that the slimline pens aren't my favorite style, but they do work well and look nice. And yours came out really nice. I like the way the gunmetal finish contrasts with the wood.