Peter, I had to look twice to see the pen ...... just kidding, it is quite stunning, but I worked a lot with metal growing up and my eyes instantly focused on the stand. It is very cool. Ok, back to the subject at hand, the black palm is gorgeous and I really like the cove just above the center band. Adds a lot of character. I assume this is a kit, but being new to this hobby, I don't recognize it. Do you mind sharing that information? This is the first time I've seen a pen where the wood fits in the nib like this one, or at least it looks that way. Anyway, a fine looking pen. Thanks for sharing.