Trio of Cigars.......

[Ligget]

Here are a few Cigars for you all to enjoy, comments as always welcomed!
1. Cocobolo with chrome hardware, CA finish....
2. Two-tone Desert Ironwood with satin nickle hardware, CA finish....
3. Pink acrylic with black titanium hardware....

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work!
Best Wishes
Mark

 

[JohnU]

Nice set of Cigars. My favorite is the Cocobolo. Great finish and photo also. I recently sold a pen just like your last one. A woman bought it for her husband who loves to have pens different from everyone else. Nice work!

 

[Manny]

nice

Nice finish and excellent choice of blanks.

 

[ldb2000]

Gorgous pens Mark . Your finish is always outstanding .

 

[talbot]

Beautiful pens Mark, as always.
Superb finish.
regards, Bill

 

[Dalecamino]

Beautiful set of pens Mark ! Cocobolo is the prize winner . I still don't understand how you manage to wrap them with glass . :biggrin:

 

[Jim15]

Your pens are always awesome Mark.

 

[Stick Rounder]

Great looking pens. Very nice finish.

 

[woody350ep]

Man, that is an amazing finish. Those pens match very well to the cigars, which are my favorites anyhow. VERY nice job.

 

[Sabaharr]

I just tried my first BLO/CA finish last night. It shines, but nothing like those. I guess 6 coats wasn't enough.

 

[jackrichington]

the cocobolo is wonderful

 

[VisExp]

Mark, a few more and I think you'll get the hang of that finish :wink: :biggrin:

The cocobolo looks stunning!

 

[johnnycnc]

Mark, they all look great,
but the Cocobolo is amazing!!

 

[dalemcginnis]

Very nice pens. Love them.

 

[johncrane]

Mark!!
All look really good,but the first pen is my pick of the bunch.

 

[LouisQC]

Great pens. I wish I could manage the CA finish like you do. The wood pens are awesome!

 

[Ligget]

I just tried my first BLO/CA finish last night. It shines, but nothing like those. I guess 6 coats wasn't enough.

Stephen I use 4-6 coats normally, never more than 6!

 

[jttheclockman]

Mark

You nailed them all. Very nice fit and finish. I like your shape on the cigar. I was asking about shapes awhile ago and yours is what I am after. I will try to copy this shape. I too like the cocobolo the best. The color is deep and the CA is well done. You did a great job on the photography also. Are you useing a photo tent?? If so what is your set up??? Thanks for showing.

 

[KiltedGunn]

Mark, they all look great,
but the Cocobolo is amazing!!

Johnny nailed it, Mark! Amazing is the word! :highfive:

 

[spiritwoodturner]

Mark, those are really beautiful! My favorite is the Cocobolo too.

Dale

 

[toolcrazy]

Gorgeous Trio. Nice work.

 

[Nick]

Stunning photos and pens

 

[workinforwood]

Beautiful pens Mark. I always pictured you dancing through the highlands with a pink pen!

 

[thewishman]

Beautiful materials, finishes and photos - great work, Mark! Thanks for sharing them with us. I agree with the general consensus - the cocobolo is the standout in a winning group.

 

[mitchm]

Excellent trio Mark, the Cocobolo is absolutely stunning!

 

[louisbry]

Beautiful pens, Mark. I need to take photo lessons from you!

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful pens Mark. I always pictured you dancing through the highlands with a pink pen!

Jeff that was for a customer honest! :embarrassed:

 

[Ligget]

Mark
Are you useing a photo tent?? If so what is your set up??? Thanks for showing.

John no light tent, these were taken on a grey colored card on the outside step of my workshop, no science involved!

 

[bitshird]

Mark I love the Cocobolo Cigar the Iron wood and the acrylic are top notch but the wood in the first one just hooked me like a fish, The finish is outstanding on all 3. It's always a pleasure to see your work

 

[jedgerton]

I'm not a giant fan of Cigar pens but you sure make them look great. My favorite is the Cocobolo and your finish is top notch!

John

 

[skiprat]

Mmmmmmm..............nice-ish pens Mark.
Pity about the finish though. But don't worry, you'll get there if you keep practicing:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[JBeck]

Those are some great pens. I have not seen a cocobolo with that beautiful of a grain pattern before, but I must admit I am a beginner.

John

 

[ngeb528]

Beautiful Mark.

I love Desert Ironwood. I had a georgeous piece that I made a pen for my dad with the first xmas we had the lathe. Wasn't as nice as yours but he loved it.

 

[Ligget]

Mmmmmmm..............nice-ish pens Mark.
Pity about the finish though. But don't worry, you'll get there if you keep practicing:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I am doing the best I can big boy, honest! :biggrin::tongue:

 

[wdcav1952]

Mark, it is always a pleasure to see your pens. You set the bar very high when it comes to finishes!!!

 

[jkeithrussell]

Wow -- great work. The finishes on those first two are really outstanding.

 

[amosfella]

I LOVE the first two. The wood is great.

 

[Tanner]

Beauties!! All of them. Very nice fit and finish!!

 

[Mike in Nanaimo]

Very nice Cigars Mark. I like them all. Great finish.

 

[CaptG]

Awesome, just plain awesome. And that finish, well , there is nothing more to say that hasn't been said.