The story and a set of photos are now posted on my blog.

Here's a small sampling of lower res pics. I haven't done any glamour shots yet. They are all documentary just now.

Looking at these pics once posted here on the web, the long full pen pics look a bit overexposed to me. The close-ups more accurately represent the body color. But the exposure is probably worth keeping as it helps to show the black details which are a bit hard to see except in good light.

Actyally, I should have mentioned the preliminary glamour shots I took on Monday when it arrived are here.

One word....NIIIICCCEEEEEE That's a crazy looking. The more I look at it, the more I think ti looks like a strawberry!! Congratulations on a nice pen!

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This pen is a lovely visual treat. It is a fitting memorial for your mom.

That's a beautiful pen, and a lovely memorial.

Stunning pen!! Your Mum is smiling on you and your choice.

Very nice! I bet she would be proud.

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Awesome! That truly is a gem of a pen. Your mother would be pleased, I think.

My custom design is pictured in my avatar, at left. It is the samurai Tametomo sinking a war ship with a single arrow.

It's a special kind of proud, isn't it?

And a really nice idea for an avatar image.

What a very special way to remember. It is a truly remarkable pen.

What a wonderful way to remember your Mom. I love the strawberries on this pen. It is a very juicy looking pen indeed.