There have been several messages and comments reently on being able to tell the "obvious" difference between the various finishes. Some say they can always tell the difference by the "feel" of the finish. Others say they can always tell by the hard glossy appearance of a plastic.
For what its worth, I have kept all of the pens that I finished while making my pen finishing video. They are all new and from the same wood species. Guess what?? I have yet to find the 1st person, regardless of their experience, who can tell the difference between a friction polish shellac, lacquer, Waterlox, CA glue, or Enduro when presented with all of them at the same time and in new condition..
Another interesting observation is that a CA glue finish with a smooth matte finish is picked 100% of the time as having a softer. better feeling, and less of a plastic appearance than a friction polish shellac with a high gloss.
This may not be a scientific test, but it sure changed all of the previous opinions that I had held about appearance and feel. Has anyone else had a similar experience??
For what its worth, I have kept all of the pens that I finished while making my pen finishing video. They are all new and from the same wood species. Guess what?? I have yet to find the 1st person, regardless of their experience, who can tell the difference between a friction polish shellac, lacquer, Waterlox, CA glue, or Enduro when presented with all of them at the same time and in new condition..
Another interesting observation is that a CA glue finish with a smooth matte finish is picked 100% of the time as having a softer. better feeling, and less of a plastic appearance than a friction polish shellac with a high gloss.
This may not be a scientific test, but it sure changed all of the previous opinions that I had held about appearance and feel. Has anyone else had a similar experience??
