Choice of Woods (Lotus / Imperial)

[jhelminski]

I have several Lotus / Imperial pens coming. Does anyone have suggestions for the type of pen blanks that are fittine to such high end pens?

Any photos of recently completed one?

-Jim

 

[huntersilver]

I am thinking of using a Snakewood and some Aussie burls.

 

[DWK5150]

Everyones favorite amboyna burl.

 

[mrcook4570]

Ebony (or African Blackwood), Holly, Bois de Rose - simple, classy, and no worries about competition between the wood and hardware

 

[penbros]

kingwood

 

[Dario]

Originally posted by mrcook4570
<br />Ebony (or African Blackwood), Holly, Bois de Rose - simple, classy, and <b>no worries about competition between the wood and hardware</b>

Well said. I am a proponent of burls but they tend to compete with the high end kits so I (usually) opt for simpler grained, darker wood.

Dark Dessert Ironwood fits the bill for me.

Doesn't mean I will stick with this rule and not experiment with others though [][}]

 

[johncrane]

William's snakewood Emperor looks good.try looking in photo's section. I my self use alot of plastic's because almost everyone here use's wood. I also have some very nice Aussie timber blanks cut up drying out just waiting for me.

 

[Johnathan]

You make whatever you want, and if it's for someone else, let them choose what the pen will look like. I love the burls but there are some new TruStone that are pretty amazing. Whatever you choose, make sure you post some pictures.