First run at ebonite

My first run at ebonite for a gift for a firefigther. I'm happy to have removed all the scratches though I was so focused on the material I didn't peg on how monochromatic it was. I'll likely tear it down and put some segmenting in on the next run.
Suggestions/comments/criticism welcome - especially on how to improve the shine, working ebonite with segmenting, and finishing options.

It looks good in all black. Plain isn't always a bad thing. I think too much gloss on the barrel would contrast too much with the hardware, but that's just me. Having never worked with ebonite, I can't give you any pointers as to how to put more shine on it if you really want to.
Since you asked... It's hard to see the hardware design and I have not made this kit yet, but the barrel looks a little proud at the nib end. Is it possible that the ends were reversed during assembly?

That is very nice work! It may be "monochromatic" but it sure looks great!

sorcerertd said:

Is it possible that the ends were reversed during assembly?

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Indeed there is. I just measured the bushings and there is a 0.05 difference between one side and the other. Thanks for that catch.

Darios said:

Indeed there is. I just measured the bushings and there is a 0.05 difference between one side and the other. Thanks for that catch.

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Isn't it funny you don't really see that stuff until you take a larger than life picture?