my pen swap pen arrived today ...

[Jimjam66]

You may remember that I sent a pen to the USA a month or so back. His pen to me arrived this morning, along with some quite nice blanks. It was a kitless swap, but apparently even though he signed up for it he couldn't make a kitless pen ...

 

[Terry]

That is a beautiful pen David you lucky so and so !!!!

 

[Neil]

David,

The pen you despatched if I remember it correctly was a true piece of pen turning art. You must have been very sorry to part with it.

The pen you have received is very pleasant and I hope you enjoy it, but it isn't in the same class.

 

[yorkshireman]

Nowt wrong with that David

 

[Grump]

I should keep my big fat gob firmly shut young David.
Nah sod it, I fink you should have kept what you sent him mate.
Still live and learn init.
Show me the person who never made a mistake and I will show you a bloody liar init?

 

[turnaround360]

Its nice but I have to agree with Neil ....Well done David.

 

[Jim]

It is very nicely turned, but i know which i would have liked falling through the letter box ..

 

[edlea]

Nice pen David ..was it the demonstrator that you swapped ?

 

[Doug]

A little strange to sign up to make something you can't make

As others have said it looks a very nice pen but is hardly the effort that has gone into making yours

 

[edlea]

Nice pen David ..was it the demonstrator that you swapped ?

Just seen what you sent David ..I think he got the better deal.

 

[Penpal]

When you sign up to a swap thats it on the IAP one of Englands finest maker of pens usually goes into the lower tier of turners all kitless, and can never expect a return of equal workmanship, however in this instance in good faith and in advance of your return by a month the basic rules were not kept dissapointing yes IMHO. You have confirmed my decision not to swap pens again. Nonetheless you did receive a pen thats more than so many in the past.

Meanwhile I have had large numbers of swappees become quite good friends and your experience David is in the minority overall. to the slackers to you

Kind regards Peter.

 

[stevenw1963]

Sorry David, but that pen looks crap compared to yours, don't like the blank but the kit looks half decent. Take it apart and put something proper on it.

 

[bellringer]

It nice but not in the league if what you sent

 

[paulm]

When you get a magnificent pen after you send out something a bit ordinary, you must feel very lucky indeed.

or do I mean I would be extremely frustrated after what you sent to him. Send me a pen and I promise to send you a nice one in return; I've got some gorgeous pine that I could fit into a slimline.

 

[Jimjam66]

Thanks for the comments guys. I think that, like Peter, my pen-swapping days are behind me - at least with strangers. If you'd like to win this pen I have a comp running on my Facebook page which closes Tuesday.

 

[Jim]

Thanks for the comments guys. I think that, like Peter, my pen-swapping days are behind me - at least with strangers. If you'd like to win this pen I have a comp running on my Facebook page which closes Tuesday.

Very nice indeed David, and it is very nice to see your page growing, i wish you all the best for the future with it my friend ..

 

[Penpal]

Thanks for the comments guys. I think that, like Peter, my pen-swapping days are behind me - at least with strangers. If you'd like to win this pen I have a comp running on my Facebook page which closes Tuesday.

Just nipped over to have a look in your facebook I have so many pass words and a lousy system and cant use friends facebook however I like your pens in there.

Kind regards Peter.