coco burl pair

[its_virgil]

These two are my first cocbolo burl, but not my first cocobolo. The coco burl is really a nice wood. The owner of these two picked the pen styles and furnished the blanks...reminding me how rare and expensive they are. I stressed a little but realized they were just another two blanks and all came out fine. Comments welcome.

 

[hewunch]

Very nice wood! Surprised at the kit choice, but hey, an order is an order right?

 

[its_virgil]

I was also. He wanted a ballpoint. I sent pictures of several better ballpoints and those two were his choice. And yes, a sell is a sell. Thanks for the comment.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Very nice wood! Surprised at the kit choice, but hey, an order is an order right?

 

[mrburls]

Beautiful burl wood Don. I do like the Jr. Gent ballpoint thou, it's one of my favorites for a ballpoint. I use one daily and holds up well.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[wolftat]

Beautiful work Don, I'm a big fan of the Jr. Gent ballpoint and pencil.

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pens, the wood is awesome.

 

[wdcav1952]

Don,

Did I understand your post? You faced kids in a classroom for over 30 years and a couple of pieces of wood stressed you?!?!!? :wink::biggrin::wink:

Beautiful work!!

 

[Dai Sensei]

Nice

 

[its_virgil]

Thanks to every one for the comments.
Cav: It's amazing how two little pieces of wood can get into our psyche and cause us to think the worse. I had them for 10 days before I decided they were just two little pieces of wood....:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: I really wanted the customer to think it takes longer to make these pens than it really does.....:biggrin:
Thanks again.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[PenPal]

Don

Worth the wait, I bought a couple of these as well down the list after 40 others but love the colours.

Regards Peter.

 

[cnirenberg]

Don,
Those are worth it. Beautiful pens.

 

[johncrane]

Don! great looking burl and pens,l haven't tried Gent as yet, l think the bullet kit is all class and a great pen for the money it cost.:biggrin:

 

[artme]

Gorgeous timber but I think the overall look of the pens is let down by the kit.

 

[GregHaugen]

Don,
Those are absolutely beautiful! Your craftsmanship showcases the wood beautifully. Well Done!

 

[rpearson]

I love cocobolo and that burl is outstanding.:biggrin::biggrin:
Very funny about the stress level but like you say, great way to make him think they take longer then they actually do. (But then you do have to factor in the thought process not just the turning etc.:wink

 

[Ligget]

Awesome wood Don, you made two lovely pens that will be treasured for years!

 

[its_virgil]

Thanks for the comments. I appreciate them. I did not choose the kits (customer chosen) although the jr gent is one of my favorite ball points along with the perfect fit convertible. I with the yellow vein in the wood showed better...it is really striking and makes the wood a really nice piece. Thanks again.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Lenny]

They look very nice to me! It's always a struggle for me to try to figure out what kit to use with what blank. I know you didn't have to make a choice as it was already made for you, but in response to some that have stated they don't like this combination I'm curious what kits they would see going well with these blanks?
Thanks!