Mistral Fountain with Diamond Cast Blank

[Gregory Hardy]

This is one I finished this weekend - Gold Mistral Fountain with a blue "Diamond Cast" blank from Tim McKenzie. (Tim is just getting his business off the ground - blanks will be available for purchase next week.) The photos do not reflect the diamond dust which is cast in the blank and sparkles in natural light - really neat blanks and worth a try. In this case, I also turned the finial cap and center band from the blank as well, but I did so on my metal lathe using measurements instead of using the available bushings. Thanks for looking!

 

[Penpal]

The more I see the more I like the accents,(accenting the positive indeed).

Peter.

 

[flexi]

Now thats nice!! Very nice indead!!

 

[Cumbrian Craig]

Stunner, very classy looking

Regards

Craig

 

[Bill Mooney]

A real stunner.

 

[Les ELm]

Looks great.
Well done.

Les

 

[Unique]

A good looking pen - I like the accents

Tony

 

[Phil Dart]

An excellent looking pen Greg. Love the addition of the accents.

 

[Dalboy]

Top marks very nice match with the blank and plating

 

[Paul hd]

The Gold & Blue are a great match.

 

[Gregory Hardy]

The Gold & Blue are a great match.

Funny thing - I turned the blank with rhodium in mind. I am blessed to have a few of Phil's kits on hand, and once turned and polished, I knew that gold was the answer. This is the melding of great work by Phil Dart and Tim McKenzie. Both gentlemen have taken their work to a special and unique level. I'm just the monkey with the lathe! (I hope the two of them don't cut me out when they realize that!)

 

[wm460]

That is a beauty Greg.

 

[Bucks]

Very nice Greg

 

[Pastor of Muppets]

Gorgeous Pen Greg! Is Tim on here or will he be when he is ready to start selling? That is a gorgeous blanks and I for one would like one!!

 

[AllenN]

That looks lovely, gorgeous blank. Well done Greg.

 

[Gregory Hardy]

Gorgeous Pen Greg! Is Tim on here or will he be when he is ready to start selling? That is a gorgeous blanks and I for one would like one!!

I'm not sure if he's on this one or not - I met him through IAP. Once his new site is up, I will post it though. On top of making great blanks, he's also a great person...always nice giving your money to someone you like! Thanks again for the nice words about the pen.

 

[Gregory Hardy]

I just talked to Tim and he anticipates that his new site will be up before the end of the week. Once it's active, I'll post it for folks to find him.

 

[Gregory Hardy]

As I mentioned earlier, this blank was made by Tim McKenzie. His new website is up ( McKenzie Penworks ) and his blanks will also be available at Signature Pen, though I am not sure if they have his photos up on their site yet. Take a look. It's great material to turn and finish, and great looking too.

 

[Freck Fraser]

Very tidy Gregory.

 

[sammy]

Great pen, very smart.
George