Todays efforts.

HaMeR · February 27, 2008, 05:05:55 PM

I turned 2 new pen styles today & built a light box. The end results are nearly what I've been trying to achieve. The center pen is Purple Stabilized Maple Burl. The purple doesn't show in the pic like it does on the pen but it's closer than white I've been able to achieve. The other 2 are Bocote with over size comfort grips & gel refills for you die hard writers.

They will be for sale as well.

Hope you like em!!

DirtyDog · February 27, 2008, 05:26:28 PM

Nice lookin pens Glen.........

Now to be the critical jerk.......

1. Try using a piece of posterboard from Wal-mart for the background instead of what you used. Whatever it was, caused a glare straight back in the camera.
2. Try taking the picture from a slight angle as that will also keep the light from bouncing right back into the camera.
3. You need more light. Try using a sheet for the sides and top, and using flood lights on the sides, and a desk light close to the top. The sheet filters the light and
makes it look more natural.
4. Crop your picture so that the corner of the box and bottoms do not show.

I guess I am not trying to be a jerk, but I used to be a pro and photographed weddings for several years. Anywho, give that a try and lets see some more pens.

HaMeR · February 27, 2008, 06:06:36 PM

Thanks ~~jerk!!~~

JOE!!

All points are taken & will be addressed. I at least made it this far tho.

Thanks for the honest input. That's what I'm looking for.

THO Game Calls · February 27, 2008, 06:31:16 PM

Those are freekin' INCREDIBLE!

Wow - and I say again, WOW!

I am impressed. Really I am!

Al

Hawks Feather · February 27, 2008, 06:52:40 PM

Glen,

Those do look nice. It seems that your pens have gone from Bics to S.T. Dupont Diamond Head Ballpoints. I am glad that I got one when I still had money.

Jerry

HaMeR · February 27, 2008, 07:03:47 PM

Not sure what to say to that ^^^^!!

I'll start with a big ol THANK YOU tho!!

I certainly am trying to make stuff that the turners/members on here would be proud to own. Heck everybody for that matter. You are just 2 of the many fine call makers & artists I've got to know,, whether it be personally or on the net,, & I do owe part of this to all you guys for posting what you make. You guys sure know how to set the bar for the new guys.

And you've all helped me in one way or another. Right down to that dirty dog Joe up there.

Hopefully I'll be able to take worthy pictures now. And I have even more stuff rattlin around in the ol boxcar too.

Remember-- Pens make great gifts for those hard to buy for loved ones in your life!!

iahntr · February 27, 2008, 07:10:46 PM

Very impressive Glen.

I really like that center one.
Keep it up.

HaMeR · February 28, 2008, 04:05:00 AM

Thank You kindly!! I'm hoping to get better as I go.

Bills Custom Calls · February 28, 2008, 04:55:28 AM

I think those pens are freaky

freakin nice Good job Glen

HaMeR · February 28, 2008, 05:13:45 AM

Thanks Bill!!

You'll get to see em up close & personal Sunday if you have some spare time!! Lemme know!!

Bills Custom Calls · February 28, 2008, 05:30:25 AM

Yep I will have time. Are you coming out or are we meeting someplace?

FinsnFur · February 28, 2008, 05:42:27 AM

"Thanks jerk" :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Nice stuff buddy. Real nice.

Die Hard Writer? Do those really exist?

"Honey, suppers ready, c'mon before it gets cold."
"Ahd nabit!...ok just a few more sentences and I'll be there."

Die Hard Writer

HaMeR · February 28, 2008, 07:24:58 AM

Bill-- I was hoping for a lesson or two in acrylic.

Jim-- Thanks!! I guess some folks would have a job where they write a lot.

I'm just glad I don't have one of them!!

Joe-- You know I was just razzin ya right??

DirtyDog · February 28, 2008, 08:10:31 AM

Quote from: HaMeR on February 28, 2008, 07:24:58 AM
Joe-- You know I was just razzin ya right??

Yeah........I know.

My pen of choice is a Uni-Ball Signo 207 Premier, only because of who I work for I am forced to use Uni-Ball or Papermate.

HaMeR · February 28, 2008, 08:29:37 AM

THAT is a cool pen!! It prolly doesn't have the warm feeling of real wood tho.

Does it write half as good as it looks??

DirtyDog · February 28, 2008, 08:48:23 AM

I have tried lots of different one seeing as I have endless possibilities, and this one feels good, looks good, and writes good. This is the better version of the one you see the commercial for. It uses a kind of ink that can not be washed off a check so a check can be re used. It bleeds into the paper. I tried to find the commercial for it, but I can't find it.

turkhunter · February 28, 2008, 09:10:53 AM

Nice pens. The comfort pens are great for people with problems with there hands that can't grip a slim pen. Turkhunter

HaMeR · February 28, 2008, 10:37:32 AM

Thats a nice pen Joe.

Thanks turkhunter. I never thought about that but you are right.

Hawks Feather · February 28, 2008, 04:48:22 PM

The 207 ink was endorsed by Frank Abagnale Jr. (Catch Me If You Can). "When writing checks and filling out important documents, use a gel pen, like the Uni-Ball 207, so thieves can't remove the ink and change the information. These pens trap the ink within the fibers of the paper, making it essentially impossible for check washing to occur."

The 207 does write pretty nice, now if Glen can just get that refill into a "real" body.

Jerry

HaMeR · February 29, 2008, 01:27:10 PM