Buying That Perfect Pen - Pens For Collectors
Pen making has been around for some time and few wood turners market their product to the general public at a reasonable cost
. Some are hobbyists who provide their gems at their cost of supplies, not taking into account the wear and tear on their equipment, the associated accessories required to keep their expensive equipment running and maintained, or even the cost of electricity to power their hobby. Still others demand top dollar for their wares even though the overall quality is far from superior. So, how do you determine what is great and what is not? The answer is surprisingly simple. Look at the finish. This is the final step in making the pen and the finish affects the maker's inner grit.
The finish should be spotless, without marks of any kind and the pen pieces should line up with the wooden or other material smoothly. Some turners add little marks of their own to identify their works and add that final touch that makes the pen more valuable. However, some make the pen less valuable and only the purchaser can decide for themselves.
Finishing of pens requires patience on the wood turner's part. Sanding, micro polishing, friction waxing and even friction coatings are used to bring out the beautiful grain and color of the wood. The better the patience and care, the better the finished pen will look. This pen will stand out amongst others, and will be the perfect one for you, whether you are a collector or prolific writer.
Fortunately, there are a good number of craftsmen out there that care about their product and quality is excellent. I'm not talking about full blown commercial pen manufacturing companies, but rather the average wood turner that sells his/her creations. This rather niche group of craftsmen offer very good products at varying prices, depending upon how that craftsman determines his overall costs involved. Interestingly enough, very few actually include their time spent making that pen, letter opener, etc. in their overall cost structure.
So, how do you determine a good value for your money? It is up to your taste; style and most importantly, how well that pen will look and feel in your hands. So, in a nutshell so to speak, handcrafted pen finishing is one of the most critical steps in providing an excellent gift to your customers and builds your customer base.
Buying That Perfect Pen - Pens For Collectors
By: Paul Witmer
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