lwalden
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I've put pictures of this style pen out here in the past, so from that perspective not much new.......except for the recipient of one of these. Bit of a story here, I'll try to keep it short. One of the Banks I do pens for gives out these in the cigar or baron style at all of their larger loan closings. Seems like one of the gentleman who did some refinancing recently with them is an old family friend of the Bushes, and served as one of George W's campaign finance managers early in his political career. He contacted the folks at the bank about a week after his deal was closed and mentioned he'd be going to Washington later this fall for a visit, and could he get another of the pens to take to his old friend. As you would guess, it'd be a little hard to say "No" to a request like that. These are the first of the flag pens I've done in the Jr Statesman vII, but I love that kit, and felt it would look more appropriate than the more oriental styling of the Emperor, Lotus, and Imperial kits. I decided to do a run of 4, in order to increase the odds of having a defect free (material, at any rate) result to send on. Got a feeling I might not have too much trouble selling the 3 remainders of this "Limited Edition" run. Should get a letter, picture, or both back after the visit. At any rate, comments or critiques (non-political, please) welcome.