Emperor - Good or Bad ?

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Just finished this Emperor in a closed end design at the request of a customer. I don't know whether I like the closed design or not, so any comments on it would be appreciated. It 's already sold so I won't be stuck with a pen that I can't sell.

Thanks, Lance

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I'd say it's a babe. I've been considering the same thing but have a hard time throwing away what probably amounts to a $10 section of the pen. If I'm payin $50 for a kit, I want people to see all $50 worth of parts. Thats the cheap side. The other side says shut up and make a closed end Emperor. Great job!
 
Excellent job, Lance. That really looks good. I think I like it better than the standard also. Maybe we could get CSUSA to sell a version just for closed end pens?[:D]
 
Originally posted by LanceD
<br />Just finished this Emperor in a closed end design...
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Lance,
When I read your description, (and before I looked at the photo), I was cringing at the very thought [:)] and was prepared to NOT like it. But when I saw the photo I was very surprised and amazed - I think it looks fantastic! Quite elegant and very beautiful.

Pat L.

Laguna Beach, CA USA
http://PensByPatricia.com/NewPens
 
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<br />Lance,
Very nice pen! What material is that?[:D]
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It's Berea's acrylic acetate no. AA-25 solid black. It's only 3/4" and not much room to spare when drilling [xx(].
Thanks everyone for all the nice comments. I wasn't too sure about it but I think i'll do another one in the near future, maybe out of alternative ivory.

Lance
 
I think it is great as well. I have to echo the idea that I would hate to toss such an expensive and detailed part but really like the way this looks.
 
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Originally posted by LanceD
<br />Just finished this Emperor in a closed end design...
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Lance,
When I read your description, (and before I looked at the photo), I was cringing at the very thought [:)] and was prepared to NOT like it. But when I saw the photo I was very surprised and amazed - I think it looks fantastic! Quite elegant and very beautiful.

Pat L.

Laguna Beach, CA USA
http://PensByPatricia.com/NewPens
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LOL, me too. I thought "What a waste of money and resources to mutilate a nice looking pen" I must say that it turned out great! Probably a bit lighter than a standard Emporer as well.
 
I've never been a fan of closed end pens, until now. That is spectacular. I love the shape. Of course, I am hooked on wood, but your choice of materials really works!.
Rob
 
I want to thank everyone for all of the nice comments on the design and shape of the pen. I kinda hated to eliminate a decorative part of the pen but as I see now it reallt doesn't make a whole lot of difference on the look of it. It's also a good bit lighter in the hand and real comfortable writing with it.
On another GOOD note, my customer wound up giving it away to one of his best customers (he's a salesman for a large oilfield company) and asked me to make two more identical to it and has ordered a few Barons in the closed end design.
I'm really GLAD I DID THIS ONE[:D][:D].

Lance
 
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