Emperor in Spalted Beech

[Silver]

Not posted many pens on here so thought it was time for a change..

Spalted Beech on an Emperor kit with CA finish

C&C welcome..

 

[Dalepenkala]

Great looking pen! Congrats!

 

[Band Saw Box]

That's a great looking pen, well done.

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Spalted Beech Blank, Eamonn.
Great Fit and Finish.
I can't decide if the Emperor was the right choice.
IMHO, I feel that the Emperor may better suit a Darker more Regal Blank to contrast to the Silver and Gold Trim of this High Level Kit.
I may well be in a Minority, but this is my reaction.
Regardless, it is a Beautiful Well Made Pen.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Silver]

Thanks Brian, (OZturner)

Never really thought about that but a fair comment and thanks for the honest feed back

Got me thinking now..:befuddled::befuddled:

 

[Heartwoodturning]

Some people prefer dark pens. Some people prefer light pens. It comes down to personal taste. Don't let your own taste dictate what a customer will like. I really like the combo of the wood and the kit mate. I can make 2 pens from the same kit say one in black walnut and one in holly. (both chosen for the example as they are quite plain) My mum will love the holly one and my partner will prefer the black walnut one!

 

[BSea]

So that's spalted beech. I have a blank that I've never been able to identify. It looks almost identical.

Great looking pen too! :good:

 

[lwalper]

I don't know -- I kinda like the light wood.