First try at an Omega Fountain

[Chillicamper]

Today I tried my hand at turning my first fountain pen. This one is made from sweet chestnut. I found the wood quite difficult to turn as the grain on the wood kept catching - a bit like oak. I had to sharpen the tools a few times to ensure the wood didn't catch and rip. So I'm not sure if the finish and polish is quite as shiny as some of the other woods I've used - Nice looking grain though.

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Looks good to me mate

 

[bassethound]

Nice looking pen David, well done mate!

 

[Vic Perrin]

Well done David it's very nice indeed.

Vic

 

[Chillicamper]

Cheers Guys. I have to say, the pen was an absolute pleasure to put together, Very nice kit.

 

[wm460]

Nicely turned pen David.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nice pen. I like the wood and the kit

 

[Terry]

Looks good to me David !!!

 

[silver]

You have done a nice job of that David..

 

[GeordieB]

Spot on Dave blank and kit go well together I like the finish

 

[Woody]

Like it they don't all have to have a high shine some people prefer them like that its more natural

 

[Grump]

Great fit and a natural finish looks goodly to me init?

 

[paulm]

A very nice pen there David

 

[Penpal]

Neat pen David grain helps.

Peter.

 

[Bill Mooney]

A very nice pen Dave. Looking good.

 

[Themackay]

Nicely turned pen David

 

[Matt]

Thats spot on, hope to try the Omega when I get back into this turning lark, I hope it's as good as yours

 

[donwatson]

A very nice pen. Well turned and finished. The finish does not need to be shiny every time.

 

[PhillH]

Looks very nice to me, good job that.

 

[Jim]

Looks good to me also David ..