So I've been toying with making a Cigar pen look like a cigar. After several failed attempts, I was very close on this one, but there are a few flaws that I'm not happy about. The got a little nick in it and the top to slightly proud so it doesn't line up flush.
The pen is made from walnut burl, which looks alot like a maduro wrapper. The band is under several coats of a CA finish.
I was going to ask you about those. Looks great. You picked the perfect wood. Do you have a wood in mind for "natural" wrappers? I can't see any flaws, but you still have some time before fathers day. I can see pens like that being a hot item.
I'm using the pen at work today and getting alot of comments. One girl asked me if I could make her one with a certain band. Pen feels good and makes me feel like I'm smoking a cigar when I hold it up near my face.
I'm looking on your webpage and the leopardwood looks very close (a little to dark) but the grain looks like it matches the veins in the tobacco leaves. The Bubinga also looks close but the grain is too straight. I don't know about cherry, I've never seen it turned into a pen.
I think as long as you get it close, the cigar band would "seal the deal" aesthetically, so to speak.
I'm sending you a PM.
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