Roy, avbill
Thanks for the views, dont we all make pens that some like more (or parts of) than others? I am just glad to make a pen that elicits an emotional response.
Roy,
Sheesh, I dont even have a pen this nice, though after I get around to making one for myself, I'll see if I can make one for you. By the way, you'll probably win the lottery before i get around to making one like this for myself....all my patience was used up on this one for some time to come.
Originally Posted by avbill
I take many of the IAP members pens and analysis them to the nth degree. There are many elements that make or break the beauty of a pen. Studying both the best and the worst in detail with help you in furthering you in the design elements in pen making.
There a lot to be said about the above pen. The is that whoa factor, the design factor the balance factor. It craftsmanship, the finish and I possible left one or more out. So these are my comments
1st its has a whoa! Factor. But after your first view it and you start to review the pen's elements the question Arises Has the maker gone to far in design? The pen's elements / design are very busy. Does that element in design devalue the finial outlook? It does carry a geometric style—creating a contemporary feel. The designer loses the element of balance then they introduced the amboyna burls to the pen's body. Whether closed or open the pen looks off balanced. The perception of balance is a major factor in design.
I disagree to me the segmenting is balanced top to bottom
2nd The craftsmanship is s exquisite. Precession alignment of the guitar pick material and diagonal cutting segmenting. Even the alignment of the horizontal lines !
On this we agree!
3rd Its very difficult to combine acrylic and wood. The maker again gets high marks in achieving a harmonious blend of the two worlds.
Very High marks
4th The finish The most important element of the pen is its finish. I personal have had a hard time finishing a combined wood/acrylic pen This maker has done a superb job.
So far we're 3 out of 4 in agreement
Overall its sophisticated design overwhelms you. Its stunning, and has a mystery about it. Yet its overwhelming. There is a market for this pen type.
Now we'er 3 1/2 out of 5 . It is a very sophisticated design but overwhelming I think not. It's a 5 star effort.
Did I say enough nice thinks for you to make one for me!