Tempest (competition prize)

[Sgreen]

Tempest in Olive Wood (from our very own Neil Lawton)

I have only been turning for about a year now, keeping away from the top end kits. At one point I did push the boat out and purchased some JR Gents. Great kits, you could tell the difference between those and slimlines. Then I entered a competition on here and was presented with a Tempest, then asthma poked its nose and I didn't get to make the kit. Well, today I managed it. The difference in this kit to a JR is enormous. Absolutely love everything about it, the fit, the feel, the look. Yes for me on disability they are more expensive that the kits I normally go for however I will be getting more of them.

Simon

 

[Bill Mooney]

I like this one Simon.

 

[clement]

This one turned out great

 

[yorkshireman]

You've done the kit proud Simon mate

 

[angelo49]

Good looking pen Simon!!

 

[iandel]

and a very nice job you made of it Simon

 

[woodhacker]

Turned out well Simon or well turned out.

 

[sammy]

That's a really good looking pen, Simon, well done.
George

 

[Penpal]

Good to have this one under your belt mate, well done.

Peter.

 

[fortress]

you have raised the bar Simon, a cracker Sir.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Simon.

 

[Phil Dart]

Delighted you like the kit Simon. Good call with the olivewood.

 

[Bob Ellis]

Nicely made pen and beautiful figuring in the olive wood.

 

[Bammer]

Really looks good, great bit of wood

Could be the photo's, but looks slightly under turned at the nib

 

[Les ELm]

Lots of character in that piece of timber.
In the photos the finial and nib ends look a bit under turned?

Les

 

[Sgreen]

It is ever-so-slightly under turned the photos make it look far worse than it is.

thanks for all the great comments

Simon

 

[Graham_C]

Super pen Simon, agree on the kit quality

 

[Freck Fraser]

Great kits for sure Simon and paired with a lovely piece of wood.