First segmenting attempt

[Eloquent Idiot]

A very good friend of mine just got engaged so I made him and his fiancée a set of matched pens as an engagement present. I've not attempted any segmenting prior to this and though there are a couple small defects (so small they don't show up in pictures) I learned a lot and am happy enough with the result I thought I would share them.
Thanks to @greenmtnguy for the cocobolo and @Benpen for the double-dyed maple burl.

 

[KenB259]

Very nice, I'm sure they will be appreciated.

 

[studioseven]

Very nice. What is the white segmenting material?

Seven

 

[Wmcullen]

I know I'm preaching at a choir convention, but hand-made custom gifts to celebrate life's milestones really hit the mark. And these pens are gorgeous! I like the choices you made and how you call attention to the dyed maple. The green, specifically, jumps out in a way that's interesting. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Eloquent Idiot]

@studioseven its actually aluminum. Turner's warehouse sells sheets of aluminum sandwiched around black plastic which adds a nice effect. I know others have done similar things with old hotel cards and the like.

 

[Dieseldoc]

Great looking pen's ,very well put together.

 

[TDahl]

Great combination. I'm am sure the couple will treasure those keepsakes.

 

[bsshog40]

Sweeeet!

 

[Eloquent Idiot]

Thanks all! They were very well received - My friend is already talking about getting some kind of display to put on his desk for his pen so I know what to make for his birthday...

 

[Rio grande penmaker]

What pen kit did you use. The pens are beautiful

 

[Benpen]

Beautiful!

 

[Rio grande penmaker]

Does anyone recognize this pen kit?

 

[Eloquent Idiot]

Broadwell Nouveau Sceptre

 

[RichAldrich]

Nice!

 

[Alchemist]

Very well done!!!

 

[Lew]

If this is your first attempt at segmenting, I can't wait to see further examples. Well done!