1st attempt with Abalone.

[Sprsbux2]

 

[Larryreitz]

Very nice pen. I do think it would show better with a different background as the shell compete with the pen. Just my opinion.
Larry

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen.

 

[DrD]

I have been wanting to see a pen with abalone tube(s), and yours is really nice; thank you for showing. 99% of the pens I turn have 2 tubes, and the cost for nice looking abalone in 2 tube sets will most likely prevent me from ever turning an abalone pen. Great looking pen.

 

[Alan Morrison]

That pen stands out from the crowd, Eric. Lovely job
Like Larry says it would stand out even better with a different background.
Alan

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Nice. The background pieces, is that the material you made the blank from? It also looks like you cut the pieces to interlock like a puzzle. I've tried using the stuff they use to wrap fishing rods with and it cracked when I tried bending it around the tube and I wasn't going to be happy with the seam. Nice job on the blank and pen.

 

[wolf creek knives]

Very nice pen. I do think it would show better with a different background as the shell compete with the pen. Just my opinion.
Larry

Agree with you on this one. I'm color blind, all I see is the pen tip against a dark background. I looked at a lot of pictures that have a pen in them I can't see. Probably a beautiful pen, but I wouldn't know. I think there's others with the same color problems.

 

[Sprsbux2]

Thx to all that have responded so far! As I've said to one particular responder,it makes me feel good to get such positive feedback about a project like this,and also the constructive criticism about the photo! It will be taken to heart,as I am still learning about this art,including the photography portion...obviously! I appreciate all of you! All the best to all of you!

 

[John Eldeen]

Fantastic pen Eric is this a blank you made or purchased and if made please share your process.