DrD
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Attached are some photos which highlight the differences one can get in end product using slightly different finishes and techniques. The pen on the left in the first photo is a BHW Streamline Flat Top 7mm in Chrome; on the right is a BHW Streamline Round Top 7mm in Chrome. Both pens are from the same 3/4" thick slab of Mecassar Ebony. The Flat Top (left pen in photo 1) was wet sanded 320 grit - 1000 grit, 3600MM - 12000MM; the sanding oil was Mahoney's Utility Finish. 24 hours later the pen received 3 coats of Pens Plus and 2 coats of Ren Wax. The Round Top was dry sanded thru the same grits as the Flat Top. Following the 12000MM a 2 coats of Myland's Sanding Sealer were applied. After the second coat dried the blanks were buffed with tan (micro fine) Mirlon, and 3 coats of Myland's Friction polish was applied, followed by 2 coats of Ren Wax. Photos 2 & 4 show 2 different views of the the tops of the 2 pens and photo 3 & 5 the bottoms. The is quite a bit of grain/structure/coloration in the Flat Top, but due to the darkening from the wet sanding, you need to hold the pen to really see it.
I just found this interesting as I continue my quest for a general alternative to CA.
DrD
I just found this interesting as I continue my quest for a general alternative to CA.
DrD