Toucan Euro

[tweetfaip]

This is a Euro made form CUSA's new Pen Makers Choice Toucan Blank. The blanks are exactly the same as Libelle's Autumn Leaves Collection. I had the chance to see these at a pen shop in Boston. As fate would have it I had this pen in my pocket. The salesman was very surprised that the blank material was available elsewhere. In any case this is a nice looking pen that gets lots of positive comments.

Comments appreciated,

Eric

 

[Dave_M]

That's very cool. When I first started this hobby, I wouldn't think of using anything but wood. I'm starting to see other materials that are actually very nice. Nice choice and thanks for sharing.

 

[fernhills]

Hi,very sharp,like it[:I][]

 

[louisbry]

Very good looking pen. I have been looking at that blank in the CUSA's catalog and can see that it comes out nice and colorful.

 

[Ligget]

Lovely pen, I really like the colours of that blank![]

 

[rherrell]

Nice job!

 

[R2]

Tremendous colouring and a great result![8D][8D][8D]
How do people think that would look with a copper or a black Ti kit?

 

[Rudy Vey]

This is a great blank - I call it "pine apple" colors. So far all I made sold at the first showing. You even can alter the colors a bit when using different color tubes - I use the Chameleon tubes from CSUSA for this.

 

[tweetfaip]

Thanks for the comments! Lanman, I am like you, I really prefer wood but have started branching out. The few sales that I have made people have really liked the acrylics. R2 I think it would look pretty good in copper, not sure about black Ti.

Here is a link to the Libelle version; http://www.coloradopen.com/category/Libelle_Autumn_Leaves

 

[jtalbert]

very nice indeed. I have a few of those kits, and am tring to learn how to get them to look right. Thanks for posting this beautiful example

James

 

[Dave_M]

I just had someone request a pen that was colorful, bold, and exciting so I ordered up some of these Toucan blanks. She wanted a big fat pen so I turned it for a platinum cigar kit. These blanks are pretty narrow so if you plan on turning a cigar out of one, you need to drill it dead center straight through. As soon as you get the blank rounded, your done. They look great.

Thanks again for posting Eric. I might not have ever found that one otherwise. I think my customer is going to love it.

 

[tweetfaip]

Dave, the standard size is a bit narrow, but CSUSA also offers a Jumbo: 7/8" x 5" version of these. I may try a Gent in one.

Eric

 

[GaryMGg]

Good lookin' blank and pen.

 

[bitshird]

Nice looking pen, really like the blank

 

[Dave_M]

Originally posted by tweetfaip
<br />Dave, the standard size is a bit narrow, but CSUSA also offers a Jumbo: 7/8" x 5" version of these. I may try a Gent in one.

Eric

Thanks Eric. I didn't even notice that when I ordered the blank. I'll post a pic of mine in a new thread later. Everyone I've shown this blank loves it. Very nice find. Not sure I would have tried it based on the pic on the CSUSA site.

 

[neon007]

Tucan Sam would be proud. Nice.