A couple new Cigar Illusions - pic heavy

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I think I'm close to having the total package together here on making these and getting them presentable. I'm putting them on my website (link at the bottom). Let me know what you think of the website. I have several more to get listed this week.

I really enjoy turning the Koa. It's just a sweeeeet wood all the way around! :biggrin:

Enjoy the pics
Martin

p.s. Always a big thank you to Jim Burr & Kevin Little (Leviblue) for labels and to Ken Kallenshaan for the engraving.
 

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I really like that you have them with a serial number. Good idea!

And as others have said, it makes me want to start smoking again . . . . . .Wait, I never have smoked . . . . . . nevermind.
 
skiprat said:
Way too cool !! They almost make me want to start smoking again:rolleyes:
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seamus7227 said:
As always Martin, very classy! Like Steve said, make me wanna start smoking again too! thanks for sharing!
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BSea said:
I really like that you have them with a serial number. Good idea!

And as others have said, it makes me want to start smoking again . . . . . .Wait, I never have smoked . . . . . . nevermind.
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Smoking is bad for you! : )
But writing with one of these will bring you good health! ; )

Thanks for the comments, I'm still enjoying making them.

Regards

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Although it's is always a pleasure to help anyone...I really enjoy looking at these. This one is a favorite Martin!
 
Absolutely stunning.

And for what it's worth, I think you're under-cutting yourself and your talents on the pricing. You've dedicated a lot of time and effort into perfecting those pens and making them look so realistic.
 
Well, I've deliberated and sought advice on this. Right now I'm taking the advice of a professional turner and will see how it goes. PM me with what you think I should be selling at.

Regards

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RSidetrack said:
I still want to know how the ash is done. They are so realistic.

Also I agree you are definitely undercutting on price.
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I'm sure there is ALOT of us (me included) who would love to know how the ash is done. I can probably guess some combination of woodburning and dremel. But as for the price - if Martin tells us all exactly how to do it, then someone is going to copy it (either individual or mass copy) and then the value/uniqueness of his pens goes way down.

I don't think he's gonna tell us how to do it - and I don't blame him AT ALL for that decision.
 
These pens are fantastic!
My son is the Sales Manager for Cigar City Brewery (a beer micro brewery).
What a great company pen this would be.
Is it proprietary how you make this pen, or can you share?
Again, great job!
Jim
 
Martin,

Solid looking pen and the site looks great full of pens. I think your choice to use exotic woods is a good one and really makes these stand out even more...if that's possible, ha ha ha. Always great to see these pens posted
 
Martin,
Great job as usual with the cigar, uh... pen!

Trying to come up with a pen that is unique is part of the challenge. I want to try doing one similar as its very interesting. Trying something new and different is part of the journey.

I like cigars and I like your pens.
 
I like you set up for them with your card and the info on the back. I may steal that idea if I ever have a business card done professionally.

The pens are top notch as usual.

Thanks for sharing

Phil
 
Thank you very much everyone. Encouraging comments.
I put three or four more on my website yesterday. I'm hoping to make another one today with my brother who is visiting. He got me into the whole pen turning thing, so he will likely leave with one when he returns home.

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