Modified Designer in Cocobolo

[egnald]

Greetings from Nebraska.

I just finished up a PSI Premium Designer NT modified to eliminate the stock center band. The blank is a piece of Cocobolo that was imported from Costa Rica. It has Gold plating and I finished it with my standard CA regimen. Although it only comes in Gold, I prefer the Premium Designer kit over the standard kits because it has 8mm tubes and uses Parker style refills.

The no-centerband design was inspired by Lee (PenCasso) and some Bethlehem Olive Wood pens he showed recently. Mike (MRDucks2) also provided some very helpful process options. Thanks Lee and Mike.

Overall I think it turned out pretty good -- I just might have to make a few more using this design.

Regards,
Dave

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[sorcerertd]

Looks great! You've been finding some amazing Cocobolo lately. I've not made this kit, but agree on preferring the Parker refills.

 

[SteveJ]

Very nice looking pen! I love the look and feel of cocobolo.

 

[PenCasso]

Amazing craftsmanship. Nice Dave!

 

[Woodchipper]

Very nice pen.

 

[Hippie3180]

This wood looks amazing with this kit. Beautiful blank, and as always impeccable craftsmanship.

 

[Jim15]

Great work.

 

[derekdd]

Another gorgeous cocobolo blank.

Love the looks of this kit sans center band.

Well done, Dave.

 

[Kcimdrib]

Great work David I love the design and a great finish.

 

[RDHals]

Outstanding work, the center band would have been a distraction from that beautiful blank.

 

[bugradx2]

good grief that's just downright GORGEOUS. Your grain match is more than on point too. Great job