Thanks Tim,
The shape started more "exotic" however I was making this for a gentleman with some missing fingers who carries the pen in his shirt pocket.
I was trying to make sure the clip worked easily (not sure that was fully successful)and that the pen was "balanced". To be honest, I'm not entirely happy with the final shape myself.
Was also trying to get more comfortable with some smaller HSS tools I have for penturning and that limited my design confidence as the full sized tools seem easier to control - even for detail work.
This is not an apology as long as my friend likes the pen (my wife does). It meets my main goals in that it 1) works, 2) is unique, and 3) keeps me out of the recliner!
P.S. My kids are getting me a hammock for Father's Day. That way the sawdust can fall through the netting when I lay down!!!