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Mistrals in Bloodwood

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Firstly thanks to Eamonn for the box
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but what's inside?
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Two Mistrals. One FP and one RB.
Turned in bloodwood which really isn't as red as I was hoping but still looks lovely!
 
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It certainly not as red as bloodwood can be, are you sure it's bloodwood.

This is my bloodwood
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Consistant colouring is unusual in timber. Certainty becomes difficult. I like your two pens for what they are love the box.

Peter.
 
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Penpal said:
Consistant colouring is unusual in timber. Certainty becomes difficult. I like your two pens for what they are love the box.

Peter.
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Oh I'm with you 1000% Peter I'm more than happy with how they turned out and I know where they are going they will be adored. it just wasn't what I was expecting im going to try redheart next time I think
 
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They look nice mate, I know bloodwood can change and understand the younger it is the lighter it is. Someone will tell me different if it's not right tho..

Have you ever tried Purple Heart ? Nice wood that darkens with UV.

Glad you like the box as well..
 
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