Well, you already know what I think of Olive wood and as a result, I can say that the blank show some magnificent grain and you overdid yourself on that deep gloss finish, very well done, congrats...!:biggrin:
I was going to ask it that was one of my blanks but and if I recall correctly, you have never bought Olive wood blanks from me so that answers it, nevertheless, I hand pick blanks like that to become the "gems" grade so what I mean is, Olive wood with such grain is not something one will find easily and regardless where the Olive trees have grown/come from, pieces of wood like that is something that I never get sick of looking at, period...!:wink:
Magnificent Pen Derek,
Spectacular Olive Blank, Beautifully Turned, Fitted and Finished.
As a Bonus, it leave your Workshop Smelling Fresh, and Vibrant. :highfive:
Congratulations,
Brian.