Being a new pen turner, one of the problems I've been having is determining which profile to use for a particular pen.
The advice I've seen is to pretty much never use a flat profile where the entire length of the blank is turned down to the bushings. However (and maybe it's just because I haven't yet developed a very critical eye), seems to me this conveys more of a modern look which I'd prefer for my everyday carry pen.
Exhibit A is this PSI EDC pen I turned over the weekend. While it actually feels very comfortable in hand, I'm not that wild about the contoured look.
So my question is, what's your approach to determining which profile to use with a particular pen (and do you even use a flat profile)?
As an aside, any other comments/critiques on what I could improve would be much appreciated!
The advice I've seen is to pretty much never use a flat profile where the entire length of the blank is turned down to the bushings. However (and maybe it's just because I haven't yet developed a very critical eye), seems to me this conveys more of a modern look which I'd prefer for my everyday carry pen.
Exhibit A is this PSI EDC pen I turned over the weekend. While it actually feels very comfortable in hand, I'm not that wild about the contoured look.
So my question is, what's your approach to determining which profile to use with a particular pen (and do you even use a flat profile)?
As an aside, any other comments/critiques on what I could improve would be much appreciated!