Buckeye Burl Emperor

[mrburls]

Haven't taken any photos of the pens I've been making lately, just because I can't seem to get any good pics. So I thought I try again today since this buckeye turned out so nice.
Used a rhodium Emperor fountain pen kit. Buckeye blank is stabilized. Did a CA finish, 3 coats thin and 3 coats medium. Micro meshed to 12,000.
Wish the pics were better to show off how beautiful this pen turned out.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[johnnycnc]

Very nice, Keith. Looks like a great blank and
you did it proud.

 

[fernhills]

Real nice,

 

[ldb2000]

That is a wonderful piece of timber Keith and you made a beautiful pen with it .

 

[mickr]

gorgeous wood..pretty pen

 

[Whaler]

That is a great looking pen.

 

[glycerine]

Wow! Very nice! I have a black box elder burl blank that I plan on putting on the same kit, but the jr. version.

 

[Bree]

Wow!! Spectacular!! Terrific job!
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[mbroberg]

Wonderful job on both the pen and the picture!

 

[Wheaties]

Sweet pen! I had the same frustrations with photos and using a photo tent until I decided to try taking pics outside. Just wait till the sun is about set and take the pic in a shaded area. Pretty much fool-proof.

 

[mrburls]

Zack I did try taking photos outside today while overcast, but sun was coming in and out. I use to do alot pics selling on eBay (but not pens) and used to get great photos. Just seems pens are hard to photograph. Will have to try in evening. Thanks for all the comments from the rest of you guys.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[PR_Princess]

I think that you are being too hard on yourself Keith. The picture is great, the pen fantastic! I am glad that you decided to post it!

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is an awesome pen!

 

[broitblat]

I think it's a good looking picture and a great looking pen.

-Barry

 

[VisExp]

The picture looks fine, it shows the detail in the wood, the great finish and a beautiful pen. Don't need much more than that