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I have found that the acid and oils in your skin will dull friction polish over time. I use a CA\BLO finish that gives a matte finish that is not too shiny, but totally impervious to skin oils and acid. My carry pen has been in daily use for over three years and still looks good. One of my husband's pens that I made when I was first getting started, turned dull and flat where his fingers held it. I had to take it apart, sand it down, and refinish it with the CA\BLO. I don't use a straight CA finish because I don't like the very shiny finish.

Sharon

[QUOTE="sbwertz, post: 13064, member: 172"] I have found that the acid and oils in your skin will dull friction polish over time. I use a CA\BLO finish that gives a matte finish that is not too shiny, but totally impervious to skin oils and acid. My carry pen has been in daily use for over three years and still looks good. One of my husband's pens that I made when I was first getting started, turned dull and flat where his fingers held it. I had to take it apart, sand it down, and refinish it with the CA\BLO. I don't use a straight CA finish because I don't like the very shiny finish. Sharon [/QUOTE]

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