Bloodwood & Turquoise w/Different Platings

[RetiredJake]

I had a question about chrome or copper plating for this pen. Another member stated he would like to see what it looked like with gunmetal. So, for everyone's enjoyment, I present Copper, Silver, and Gunmetal platings.

I'm looking for comments to determine if there is a consensus on the best plating for this pen/color combination. Understand, the tips are just setting there loose, no fair stating the fit is horrible.

Thanks,
Jake

 

[BSea]

I think it looks good with all three platings. I don't use copper though because it's not supposed to hold up very well. If I have to pick one, then I think I like the chrome just a little better.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Gunmetal wins in my book. Chrome is second. The copper on the bloodwood just hits my eye all wrong, and I usually love copper.

 

[Sataro]

I like to use gunmetal a lot. But something about that wood seems to go better with that chrome look. So chrome would be my choice.

 

[Randy Simmons]

Nice inlay work! I personally don't use copper much, but the chrome looks better with the red/blue combo in my opinion.

 

[RetiredJake]

Thanks for the comments. Changed it to the silver tip and put it in the display case.

 

[SDB777]

Cool! Think the gunmetal makes the turquiose 'seem' brighter to the eye. But then again, I'm weird...you can ask around. People I know will tell ya:biggrin:





Scott (cool inlays) B

 

[juteck]

I like the copper, but would also be concerned about the longevity of that plating. If you had any Ti gold, I'd probably be a little more partial to that.