First Gentlemen - special gift

[C_Ludwigsen]

Well, here is the Gentleman's set that I have been focusing on for a while. Platinum Fountain pen and Rollerball CSUSA Gentleman's pen set in Brown Mallee Burl from Lee Tree Woodworks. These are for my brother's 50th birthday on Tuesday. I also made a walnut desk display box with glass lid for his desk.

The pens are the first Gentleman's that I've made and the display box is a first as well. My brother is 10 years my senior and played a larger role in my upbringing than many brothers have to.

The finish is CA/BLO with TSW topcoat. Comments and critiques welcome.

 

[opfoto]

Wonderful job. Classy looking pens.

 

[Gary]

Wow...what a great looking set! Nice job!

 

[jkirkb94]

Very nice looking set! Kirk[8D]

 

[Fred in NC]

Very nice set, the pens are beautiful !! I am sure your brother will be delighted !

 

[KKingery]

Extremely good looking. You did a great job!

 

[DCBluesman]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Lee should put that on the splash for his pen blanks!

 

[woodpens]

That is a beautiful set, Chuck. The pen selection and wood are tops. I've been thinking of making a similar set for myself to use at my desk at work. I want to start using a fountain pen regularly as a learning experience. It won't hurt to have them prominently displayed either. [] Nice job on your pens. I am sure your brother will love them.

 

[wayneis]

Darn, I wish that I had a brother. I got stuck with three sisters and not one of them can turn pens. Nice work.

Wayne

 

[Tom McMillan]

Great looking pens Chuck!!!

 

[Gregory Huey]

Life as your brother is good. Did I mention that I have Birthdays too.

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Thanks guys. I agree with you, Jim, about making one for myself/display. I ordered an extra one in case I messed up bad. Since these worked out, I'll probably do that.

Gregory, hit the 50 milestone and we'll talk []

 

[PenWorks]

Fine looking set Chuck. I'm sure he will be very pleased. I like the brown Mellee as well. Good job.

Anthony

 

[melogic]

Very nice job Chuck. I'm sure your brother will be speechless. They are very beautiful pens.

 

[penhead]

Beautiful job, Chuck, with a beautiful wood..nice choice of kit and wood..

 

[Fleabit]

He will love them! I know I do. Great workmanship!

 

[Gary]

Chuck...a question - I have some brown mallee burl that I hope to turn soon. But mine is light brown in color rather than the color of yours. Did your's start out that way or is there that much variation from burl to burl.

 

[Gregory Huey]

Chuck
past that mile stone about 7 years ago. Guess I'll wait for 60. Thanks though.

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Gary, I'm sure there is variation because I have had a piece darker than this and have some lighter. I picked the 2 closest pieces I had for the set. Don't forget, I use Boiled Linseed Oil on them before applying the CA, so that darkened and browned them up a touch.

Gerg, I hope the IAP and the 2 of us are still having these chats in 7 years. If we are, I would consider it an honor to make a pen for your 60th.

 

[jwoodwright]

Beautiful Pens. Great Reason. Box sounds interesting...[]

 

[dougle40]

Real nice looking pens Chuck .

 

[Hugob]

.............maybe one day I'll be able to turn pens that nice.

GREAT PENS!!!!!!!!

 

[darbytee]

Beautiful work Chuck. I've got some of that mallee from Lee that I haven't had the chance to turn yet. Wish I could call in sick today...

 

[ryannmphs]

Hey Chuck,

Glad I got to see those pens in person!! I just wish I coulda seen the box you made. BTW, you remember that my B-day is next month right? []

Ryan

 

[woodscavenger]

OK stop begging for B-day gifts. [] Great job on a very classy set!

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Thanks folks [].