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  1. 15th December 2011, 10:16 PM #1
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    hi guys
    a few weeks ago i found out that EXOTICS in the states had some really amazing blanks COCOBOLO BURL the only thing they cost $24 usd a blank i stiil bought 3
    the pics looked good on the site they landed today and are so much better than on the web along with a piece of casein and a new truestone mexican agate ( sooooo my new favorite truestone )
    anyway im trying to work out what kits i should use on the casein and 1 COCOBURL BURL as its rare as hens teeth want to stash the others for a rainy day
    and has anyone turned real casein and what to expect and the finish
    so im asking for your thoughts on a kit to suit these really amazing blanks
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    Casine you might find it of interest

    Love the burl and stone
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    interesting link
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    I like your blanks troy nice pick mate cant wait to see the pens Ian
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    I think whatever you make will be a beautiful pen, Maybe a cambridge or one of Penstates David broadwells art Nouveau kits , a bit classy but not super high end ,if you went to high end hard to go past the full majestic . Personally I would try for 2 pens from one blank ,maybe an elegant beauty or good quality Sierra , this will give you a more affordable pen and something you can show prospective customers looking for something special
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    thanks john
    i forgot about the broadwell noveau range , not sur about getting 2 pens out of it unless majestic squire
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    Nice haul Troy.

    The burl isnt really Slimline fodder is it. I would look at a Statesman full size or Jr.

    GPW have some upmarket Sierra's on their website, if you are going that way.
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    troy, ive put coco burl on a full sized majestic and a closed end jr.gent, whatever you put it on itll look sweet!!
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    What ever you choose make it a classy pen as it needs to show up the blank. Majestic is a favourite of mine but its mainly a special purpose pen or a display pen.
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    Those blanks are too good for a Sierra, I would certainly be looking at one of the high end pen kits for those.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munruben View Post
    Those blanks are too good for a Sierra, I would certainly be looking at one of the high end pen kits for those.


    ps Are the burl blanks dyed blue? Colour looks wrong for cocobolo burl.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post


    ps Are the burl blanks dyed blue? Colour looks wrong for cocobolo burl.
    no natural prob looks like it due to my poor pics
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