Executive and Cigar

[Humongous]

Finally got the "Honey do" list down to the point where I could do a couple pens.

The first is a PSI Executive in Spalted Hackberry. There was a thread a while back about the Executive, I had never done one so decided to give it a try. I like the kit, gives a little more space than a Sierra to show off a nice blank

The second is a Woodcraft bright copper cigar in bias cut Red Cedar. I picked up this board at the lumber store and it had a lot of cracks in it (was only $3.00) so I had to get creative when cutting blanks from it. I thought the color would be a good match for the copper components. Looks like I got some dust and fingerprints in the second picture, sorry.

Thanks for looking. Comments and critique welcome.

 

[Larryreitz]

Two very nice pens. Thanks for showing.

 

[henry1164]

I like the Executive style pens and just started turning them. I will try to live up to your standards - nicely done. And the wood is really good looking. Good pick.

 

[magpens]

Very nice work !!!

Thanks for showing !!!

My only reservation about the Executive is that the turned wall thickness at the nib end is only about 0.03", which I find is a bit on the thin side.
I think the Sierra has a turned wall thickness at the nib end of about 0.04".

Of course, the wall thickness may not be a significant consideration unless you are using a translucent blank. . Or a blank with watch parts or other cast-in parts, or maybe even feathers. . I would be wary.

I do like the styling of the Executive.

 

[qquake]

They both look great! And I agree about the cedar with copper.

 

[ramaroodle]

Only you can see those fingerprints and dust! Nice work.