What is your goal as a pen maker

[lsweeney]

"OCD"

Penturning, just another thing in a long list of what I do, have done, and will do again. Makes me happy, for a little while then, on to something else.......

 

[azamiryou]

Interesting to think about. I guess my main goal as I make each new pen is to make something spectacular. My goals for penmaking in general are (in priority order):

1. Enjoy myself. I mean this on a macro level... even if I have a bad day in the shop, I learn things and get better. The reward may be delayed, but it's still there.
2. Express myself. I'm always thinking about design, and I like turning my ideas into 3D objects. I just wish they always came out as I imagined.
3. Improve my skillz.
4. Impress people. (Yeah, no one wants to say that, but I'm trying to be honest here.):redface:
5. Make beer money. :beer: