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Victorian Olive

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Another Commission pen made today
A Victorian 24ct Gold Fountain pen made using Olive wood
CC finish

I know its Marmite but some will like !!!

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After the initial bit of sick went from the back of my throat I had another look to make sure it really was ugly. Yup it is ugly but someone likes it or they wouldn't have ordered it. No matter how ugly something is, someone will always like it... ask John Merricks' mother.
 
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Thanks,
just imagine how boring this forum would be if everyone made the same things :thinks::thinks:

Variety is the spice of life and if it offends
Tough :kiss:
 
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Well I like the kit the blank not to bad turning and finish good
where did you get the blank John
 
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Well Johnny I must say you certainly produce goods that are different from the norm. Love em mate keep em coming

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I can see that sat on some Executives desk Johnny, the kit may not be liked but as you say, it shows us the variety that is out there my friend .. This good choice of blank to dress it helps for sure .. :thumbs:
 
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Love the kit love the Olive its the strongest contrast Olive I have seen from there mate keeping us on our toes mate love it personally you know a true confession I possess very little envy and when I see something on display I figure lets look at it dispassionately without predudice. Keep up the variety mate have success selling.

Kind regards Peter.:fingers::fingers:
 
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Well, true, its not everybodys taste, in fact it's not to many peoples taste, but to those it is, I trust they will enjoy it. The Olive wood is lovely and although it has been round the Bethlehem ring road probably originated in Southern Italy as it is forbidden to fell Olive trees in the so called "Holy land".

Im a bit of a minimalist so selling this one to me would be a bit of an uphill struggle, it looks a weighty beast and I think this perception puts me off more than anything. It would certainly be a talking piece.

Ive not used the craft coat, whats it like? how long does it take to cure and can you polish it back after it has set?
 
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One mans meat as they say! I think if the kit was in silver it would look better, but that's my taste.... gorgeous wood though well done!
 
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