dubdrvrkev
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This one has alot of firsts. First jr. gent, first fountain, first cocobolo. Feel free to critique.
A pen of firsts..
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airrat
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I like it Kevin. Nice job.
woodscavenger
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Nothing like cocobolo. Nicely done. How well does the nib write?
alamocdc
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Very nice, Kevin!
JimGo
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Beautiful job Kevin! What finish did you use? It looks very deep, which is a neat effect.
Great fit, beautiful finish!
WoodChucker
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Kwvin, very nice pen and the finish looks great!
swm6500
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Looks fantastic Kevin, I do not see anything wrong with it.
leehljp
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Major critique: It isn't mine! Send it to me and it will be! [
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Beautifully done!
]Beautifully done!
Very very nice Kevin, good fit and the finish is letter perfect...
The gentle curve of the body is nice and understated... that is about the most curve I put on a Baron/Jr Gent style pen... I think anymore than that is overdoing it...
And of course I find you can't go wrong with cocobolo.. it is one of my best selling woods... people just seem to love it.. you did a wonderful job on the finish also.. because of the oil, I rarely CA my cocobolo pens.. I occassionally get a fog spot unless I use cellulose sealer first...
You are dead on with this pen... Congrats
Now when are you sending it to me... [}]
The gentle curve of the body is nice and understated... that is about the most curve I put on a Baron/Jr Gent style pen... I think anymore than that is overdoing it...
And of course I find you can't go wrong with cocobolo.. it is one of my best selling woods... people just seem to love it.. you did a wonderful job on the finish also.. because of the oil, I rarely CA my cocobolo pens.. I occassionally get a fog spot unless I use cellulose sealer first...
You are dead on with this pen... Congrats
Now when are you sending it to me... [}
]Dario
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Great looking pen and agree about the finish...it looks flawless. Very good job!
opfoto
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Beautiful looking Pen.
The fit, finish, and Photo are all Right on!
Great Job.
The fit, finish, and Photo are all Right on!
Great Job.
esheffield
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Great pen, very nicely done! Ditto with everyone else on the fit and finish. Did my first cocobolo recently as well with an Enduro finish - I love it (wood and finish both)! What finish technique did you use? [?]
nilsatcraft
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I'll add to the acalades- it's a gorgeous pen and that glass like finish really is the icing on the cake. Great work!
Rifleman1776
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So. What's to criticize? Grade A work and finish. As others have said, you can't go wrong with coco.
dubdrvrkev
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Thanks for all the nice comments. It means a lot coming from the craftsmen (women too) that we have here.
The finish was a long one, actually more that one [] I sanded it back down after finishing once and not being satisfied. So I started the second one with cellulose sealer, then CA, of course MM all the way, then TSW, and Ren wax to top it off. I have to say it is one of my best pieces to date. Oh BTW I sold it already too []. I have a little interest in my buckeye burl from my other post too, so maybe it'll be a good friday.
The finish was a long one, actually more that one [
] I sanded it back down after finishing once and not being satisfied. So I started the second one with cellulose sealer, then CA, of course MM all the way, then TSW, and Ren wax to top it off. I have to say it is one of my best pieces to date. Oh BTW I sold it already too []. I have a little interest in my buckeye burl from my other post too, so maybe it'll be a good friday.Fleabit
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Very nice finish. Nice and deep looking. One good looking pen.
atvrules1
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That one is wonderful Kevin. Finish looks flawless, gives real depth to the look. Probably one of the nicest I've seen. Great job.
Justin_F
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Man.. would love to know more about the finish..
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