Below is generally how I roll for wood pens.
1. Sand to 600 then burnish with shavings
2.. Sanding Sealer then cut back if necessary before applying a coat of friction polish.
3. Either CA or Melamine laquer 6 to 8 coats
4. Micro mesh to 12000
5. Crystalline wax top coat
6. Pray bushings have not welded themselves to the blank!