I do however appreciate the honesty.
Thanks!
I cannot understand, why every pen here get only positive opinions.
Strange materials combination - nice pen.
Bad fitting - good pen.
Ugly shape - great pen.
Cracks and chips - fine pen.
Do we show off pens just to get useless good comments? Or truth, but unpleasant comment is unethical here?
If I made ugly pen I must know, that my pen is ugly (anyway, some people may like it). Then next pen will better.
If I will make ugly pen and nobody tell me about it, my next pen will be ugly too.
I tend to agree with you, at one time back when I first started, you asked for a critique and or opinions and you got them once in a while it was as you say "nice pen, good work" blah blah. But a year or so ago, there were a few that got their feeling hurt, and started some crap, and now it's rather hard to get an honest answer, I know if I post a pen which is now a rare occasion, I expect an honest answer.
On some pens I see if the turning looks over or under I'll simply say that it's a nice piece of timber, or what a nice blank, If it's someone I know well I'll tell them the truth. But there are some thin skinned people out here, and you also have to keep in mind, how long this person has been turning and what their skill level is.
I think this pen would have been beautiful had the bottom half been the same as the top half, But that is just an opinion. and I also dislike Corian as a turning medium.
I expect honest answers from people when I do post a pen and ask for opinions, BUT I have to say I am my own worst critic.