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Made a few pens the last couple days. Here they are in no certain order. I am really trying to work out this whole form and shape thing. I would love feedback on which ones you guys think represent an appealing design and shape. The last pen I made was uncle sam there and for his shape I literally tried to copy a Mont Blanc 149 from a picture I have (I can't actually afford one :) ). Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks for looking.

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They are beautifully made pens, and I'm in no doubt your design concept would have a wide appeal. the one that stood out for me is your last picture, a simple design, and your choice of colors and economy of line gives it an elegant statement.

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Nicely made pens. I like the colour of the top one, but have to confess I'm not a lover of the cigar pen shape - that is a personal preference only, not a design comment as I know that many people love round ended pens.

 

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They are beautifully made pens, and I'm in no doubt your design concept would have a wide appeal. the one that stood out for me is your last picture, a simple design, and your choice of colors and economy of line gives it an elegant statement.

thanks abunch. That was my wifes favorite too!

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Nicely made pens. I like the colour of the top one, but have to confess I'm not a lover of the cigar pen shape - that is a personal preference only, not a design comment as I know that many people love round ended pens.

 

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Richard

thanks for the comments. I get alot of love/hate on those cigar styles.

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I liked the ball clip, and if the last one's wide cap band were either absent or the same material/color as the finials, it would be my favorite.

I also liked the green, clipless one, but do think it just a little too bulky - I guess slightly smaller diameter would please me more...

But nice pens all of them!

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I liked the ball clip, and if the last one's wide cap band were either absent or the same material/color as the finials, it would be my favorite.

I also liked the green, clipless one, but do think it just a little too bulky - I guess slightly smaller diameter would please me more...

But nice pens all of them!

Thank you for the feedback. I struggled with whether or not to add an additional color on the capband. Nearly everyone I have asked has agreed with you. I guess this means the next one will look a little more uniform :).

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I am not fan of big steps between the barrel and the section but the material of the green one is atractive.

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Thank you for the feedback. I struggled with whether or not to add an additional color on the capband. Nearly everyone I have asked has agreed with you. I guess this means the next one will look a little more uniform :).

We seem to be a uniform bunch, after all... :)

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Made a few pens the last couple days. Here they are in no certain order. I am really trying to work out this whole form and shape thing. I would love feedback on which ones you guys think represent an appealing design and shape. The last pen I made was uncle sam there and for his shape I literally tried to copy a Mont Blanc 149 from a picture I have (I can't actually afford one :) ). Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks for looking.

 

It would have been helpful if you numbered the pens and had the open and closed photos right after another.

 

I really like the last pen shown, but the black cap band removes some of the attraction. It either should be the same colour as the finial, silver coloured metal, or not be there at all IMO. It is a really nice design, and I like the colours and combination, even though purple is usually not my thing at all.

 

I think a section without a step-down would make for a nice design choice as well :) I like the fact that your cap threads are on the barrel and not the section. Good, large sections too with a pleasant shape.

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I do like the ball clip, and though not a fan of the colours (I'm more of a earthy tones person) I like the combination of the band in the very last picture.

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