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[whiskey359]

Amboyna Burl, Gaboon Ebony, Brass

 

[Nolan]

Now that is really nice!! What finish did you use?
Nolan

 

[jjenk02]

Very pretty and nicely done.

 

[JimGo]

Very nice! I am not a fan of the background in your pic, at least for the purposes of us seeing the pen in all its glory.

 

[LEAP]

Very nice!

 

[guts]

Michael,very nice looking pen.

 

[Hiram33]

Pen is awesome not sure I like the black band but it is different and the workmanship is great

 

[alamocdc]

That looks pretty cool!

 

[LostintheWoods]

Again, really beautiful pen, and that's some spectacular burl, as well! Very nice.

 

[wudnhed]

WOW!

 

[thewishman]

That is gorgeous! Very nice use of materials.

Chris

 

[whiskey359]

Thanks to all. The black backround is there because it
contrasted well with the pen. Used the ebony and brass
to match the bands colors and top. Sanded it down to
3000 grit with a 12000 grit final high speed burnish then
Mylands friction polish at high speed. Love that Amboyna[/font=Andale Mono]

 

[johncrane]

Looks great Michael!![]

 

[jpick22]

A really good looking pen. I am curious as to how you got your doggie to sit still long enough to take that picture

I do see where it hid somewhat, the detail at the finial end - and clipped a bit of detail from the nib end, but we all know what a nib looks like, right?

My question is what light source did you use for the major reflection the full length of your pen. My only criticism is that had the reflection highlight been thinner, one could better see that beautiful wood.

Still am curious what you used for the highlight source.

Regards,
Jay

Originally posted by whiskey359
<br />Thanks to all. The black backround is there because it
contrasted well with the pen. Used the ebony and brass
to match the bands colors and top. Sanded it down to
3000 grit with a 12000 grit final high speed burnish then
Mylands friction polish at high speed. Love that Amboyna[/font=Andale Mono]

 

[Ozzy]

Great lookng pen and the finish look perfect.

 

[alxe24]

Im speachless so I'm not going to say anythig at all...[)]
I have to add that there is not one thing I don't like about your pen. At all...
I do have a question. Do you expect the finish to last long after daily use? What is your experience with it?

 

[NavyDiver]

Beautiful job!

 

[whiskey359]

I have problems with CA so I must be very careful breathing
the fumes. I have not tried finishing them with CA for that reason.
The finish holds up OK and a little Pledge brings the luster
back up. The light source was a standard light bulb.
Thanks for all the compliments.