2 "Martin" Cigars (new pic added)

[Halfcaff]

I was so impressed with his cigar pens I had to try it. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery! I'm a cigar lover so this was right up my alley.

The first one I made was out of Red Mallee and buckeye burl. The second one is made out of Claro Walnut and buckeye burl. I used churchill parts. I sanded through 600 grit. I really didn't want much shine to the pens at all but I did want a finish on them. So I just put a few coats of renaissance wax on them. Next time I go to the local cigar shop I will have them in my pocket for a conversation starter. Thanks Martin for leading the way with your creativity. Thanks for looking and letting me know what you think.

 

[aggromere]

Cigar stuff seems to be really catching fire, (joke). Me and two of my cousins have been saving cigar bands for a long time now and I bet I have 100's of them. If some of you guys want a few bands to work with PM me. If you send me a self addressed stamped envelope I will mail you back some bands. You can give me a list of what labels you want. If I have them I will send them to you.

 

[Halfcaff]

That's awesome. I might take you up on that. Thanks Peter.

 

[aggromere]

No problemo. Just send me a PM and I will send you back my address

 

[DrPepper8412]

I guess I'd better get to makin' one too! My Uncle'll sure enjoy one. Just gotta find out his favorite brand.....

 

[bitshird]

Those are nice, I like the idea of a matt finish, but I'm not sure that Renwax will offer much protection from skin oils and sweat, but for now they sure look good.

 

[penfancy]

Those are very cool. I was puffin on a Romeo and Julieta just this afternoon.

 

[Halfcaff]

Actually I'm not sure either. I have never used it by itself. I suppose I could always reapply it. Any other ideas??

 

[maxman400]

Cigar stuff seems to be really catching fire, (joke). Me and two of my cousins have been saving cigar bands for a long time now and I bet I have 100's of them. If some of you guys want a few bands to work with PM me. If you send me a self addressed stamped envelope I will mail you back some bands. You can give me a list of what labels you want. If I have them I will send them to you.

they Look Great! I was just looking through my blanks for another shot at one and found a nice piece of black walnut.
Peter that's a great offer, I'll send you a PM.

 

[PaulDoug]

Very nice work. They get more realistic looking all the time. When is some one going to come up with one that has smoke coming out of it?

 

[boxerman]

2 cool pens.

 

[Toni]

Excellent pens!! Loving this cigar look!!

 

[nava1uni]

You could use Satin Wipe On Poly to get a lasting satin finish.

 

[Halfcaff]

Thanks everyone! I am keeping them in my humidor that I made a few months back out of cocobolo with my real cigars so they pick up the smell. So now they will look and smell like a cigar!

Cindy, I have never used poly on a pen before but I bet that would work. All I have right now is gloss wipe on poly. I might have to give that a try. Thanks

 

[Stick Rounder]

That's Cool.

 

[Halfcaff]

Just for kicks here is a picture of the cigars in the humidor!