Cross Baron Closed End

[Husky]

Well, now that I've practiced on a few closed end pens I felt confident about completing a cross blank with a closed end for my son. He wanted a matt finsh. He claims CA finished remind him of plastic and he likes the feel of wood. Did a CA/BLO finish and kept the sheen to a minimum. I hope he likes it.

Stan

 

[wdcav1952]

Stan,

I am a B2B guy, and usually look a bit askance at embellishments. That predjudice aside, your shape really works on this pen! If your son doesn't like it, I am available for adoption! []

 

[laurie sullivan]

I need to be adopted also[] that is a beautiful, beautiful pen. I, too, like B2B pens the best......but this works better with this inlay.

 

[lwalden]

Beautiful work, Stan. Love the flow of the lines and beads- I think that really dresses it up nicely!!

 

[doohboy24]

That is absolutely beautiful. Great job!! I love it.

 

[Husky]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I usually like B2B on these pens. Just for the heck of it I roughed out the beads on the ends, and it sort of reminded me of the heavy woodwork trim seen in many churches. I think thats why it goes with the cross as well as it does. Take the cross out, and I wouldn't like it nearly so much.
The cap beads are a bit over the size on the stem of the pen, I should have matched the diameters a bit more closely.
Son is returning home for a day or so before going back to school, so I'll see what his reaction is.

Stan

 

[papaturner]

Labors of love always work well and you proved it with flying colors. Awesome job.


Perry

 

[karlkuehn]

Love the cross, and the beads match the style. That's a really great pen!

 

[GaryMGg]

She's a beauty!

 

[rhahnfl]

I too like the shape... think it adds class and so does doing it closed end. Great job!!!

 

[johncrane]

Well done Stan! looks really good.[]

 

[csb333]

That is the best looking cross pen I've ever seen. I think that the beads add to the look of it alot. Great design!- Chris

 

[NavyDiver]

Beautiful work!