Exemplar Color Grain

[qquake2k]

These are the new Exemplar kits from CSUSA. The blanks are Color Grain from PSI, and are similar to the old Dymondwood blanks. The blue one is called Winter Garden, and the red one is Night Fire. They turn and even smell like Dymondwood, but I think they're slightly lower quality. But still, they don't look too bad. The pens are very simple, yet have a classy look, IMHO.

 

[angelo49]

They are sharp looking kits Jim!!
Nice blanks, and as usual, beautifully done.

 

[Penpal]

Agree with your assessment Jim, they make a change and I will look into them further. Dymondwood is tough as nails to work with and yes it finishes better than this new one.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Very colourful, great looking pen Jim

 

[Kardav]

Nice collection of pens there.

 

[fortress]

They have been turned well. And look well Jim.

 

[qquake2k]

I was somewhat surprised to find out that these kits are Dayacom. They're also very simple.

 

[Penpal]

Expanding the thought to the maker being Dayacom was good of you Jim I like how thorough you get with what you do, it informs and shares so well mate.

Peter.

 

[qquake2k]

Agree with your assessment Jim, they make a change and I will look into them further. Dymondwood is tough as nails to work with and yes it finishes better than this new one.

Peter.

I got the impression from how this turned that it's not hardwood veneers. Dymondwood was hardwood, I believe.

 

[qquake2k]

Expanding the thought to the maker being Dayacom was good of you Jim I like how thorough you get with what you do, it informs and shares so well mate.

Peter.

Maybe it's part of my mild OCD, but I do tend to notice minor details.

 

[Penpal]

Call it what it is Jim persistant and genuine mate.

Peter.

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.
We call them the Professor over here.

Les

 

[qquake2k]

Actually, Signature sells them as the Professor. CSUSA sells them as the Exemplar.

Professor Pen Kits - Signature Pen Supply

Artisan Exemplar Pen Kit | Pen Making | Craft Supplies USA

 

[billyb_imp]

Very nice Jim We could certainly do with someone coming along to fill the void left by Dymondwood, they were always high quality blanks

 

[qquake2k]

I too miss Dymondwood. I used to turn a lot of it. But the factory burned down several years ago, and no one has stepped in to fill the void. Pity.

 

[Penpal]

My carry pen for many years was a Dymondwood until I misplaced it, people were fascinated by it, bit of a worry really because I found it a mongrel to work it.

Peter.