qquake
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This is a Gatsby pen in gold/gunmetal. The blank is an unknown I had, I can't remember where I got it nor what it's called. So I'm calling it Pastel, for obvious reasons. Not my style, but a pretty pen nonetheless.
Gatsby Pastel
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Lucky2
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I like it a lot, but I am partial to blue
Len
Len
qquake
Member
Blue is my favorite color too, but I don't like the overall color combination.
Very nice...you are a pen turning machine! I noticed you make Gatsbys. Have you ever tried the Gatsby Grande? They a little fatter, and have a much thicker wall (more forgiving for semi-opaque blanks). Bushings and drill size (3/8ths) are different that the regular Gatsby.
wolf creek knives
Member
Love the Gun Metal with the gold accents. Great looking pen.
qquake
Member
Oh yes, I've turned quite a few Gatsby Grandes. I really like them.
qquake
Member
Here are some I turned a few years ago.
Gatsby Grande Strawberry Mesh
This is a chrome Gatsby Grande pen, with an acrylic acetate blank called Strawberry Mesh. Prettier blank than I expected.
www.penturners.org
A Pair of Gatsby Grande Pens
These are Gatsby Grande pens, one in gold and one in chrome. I was able to get both out of one Kirinite Patriot blank. I made these for my step-mother and her sister. I really like the Kirinite blanks.
www.penturners.org
Another Gatsby Grande
This one in gun metal and gold. The blank is called Cadmium. I really like this kit. It fits well in my big paw.
www.penturners.org
johncrane
Member
very nice pen and work Jim! luv the blue.
I should have known
. I am not a Gatsby guy, but I do like the Grande version.
qquake
Member
I like both, but you do have to be careful with the Gatsby and translucent blanks. The body is pretty thin. I did back paint this one, but don't know that it was necessary. This blank seems to be fairly opaque.I should have known
