When I first saw the photo of this kit, I thought it was too much in a smallish pen, and did not buy any. A year or so later, I rethought, and purchased a couple of the kits to evaluate in person. As a result, I changed my opinion. It is a very classy pen design, elegant as you stated, and I have had success selling it. Granted, it's appeal may be limited to narrow group, but that group has proven to be a "buying group". You did a nice job on this one, and MIL should be pleased! I use high-end vintage resins, which seem to fit with my buying group of customers.