First New Pens in About 8 Years

[DrD]

These are the first pens I've turned in about 8 years. The Baron is a Cordovan dyed Curly Maple, and the Churchill is what I believe - but not totally sure of - Jatoba. Both pens are finished with 10 coats of CA, sanded/polished thru 12000 MicroMesh, 2 coats of 20-20, and 3 coats of Renaissance Wax. Each pen has its' flaws, but it was such fun and relaxation turning them.

 

[mark james]

After 8 years ! After 8 years I'd have forgotten what I used to know that I used to be able to do. Both are excellent. Stick around and show us some more, these are wonderful.

 

[DrD]

Thank you. I still have a long way to go!

Don

 

[Alan Morrison]

Excellent pens Don
Must be like riding a bike, you never forget how to do it
Great job
Alan

 

[Larryreitz]

Nice job. Really like the Baron and the Churchill is a kit that is growing on me.

 

[DrD]

Thanks Alan and Larry!

Larry, the Baron & Churchill are absolutely my 2 favorites.

As I unpacked and set up my pen paraphernalia I found I had about 30 El Grande kits - mostly fountain pens - in various flavors - no upgrade gold. While the El Grande is the father of the Churchill, I really do not care so much for the squared-off lines of the El Grande . Not sure what to do about all the El Grande kits. I just finished what might be my most favorite pen of all time - a chrome Churchill in jet black acrylic; to me it is as seductive as a Mont Blanc No.149. I suspect I may not get a lot of agreement on that last point.

 

[DrD]

Here's no. 3, Chrome Churchill in Black Acrylic

 

[johncrane]

very nice pens Don! great job on both!