That's fine John, you can disagree all that you want to, it won't bother me a bit. I'll know that I'm right and that you are wrong. Just kidding John, Just kidding,you know far more about pen turning and blanks, then I'll ever know. Hell, you've probably forgotten more about pen turning then I'll ever know. I just wanted to say that I was smarter than you, someone might believe me even if it is a lie...
Len
Either or,it doesn't matter much, one might be a bit brighter or more clear then the other. So,. whatever tone you want on the pen blank is the one to pick. The lightest one for a lighter pen, and the darker one for a darker pen. Try both on a spare piece of wood, you'll soon know which one you like best or looks better