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I just got an order from a company president for 10 pens....no biggie except he is going to give them to the CEO of the corporation to give away. Last I read (3 months ago), his net worth is over 7 billion dollars. What kind of pens do billionare's like? I hope mine are up to his standards, but I am really nervous about this one. Any suggestions on type?
 
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I have a doctor that is also the CEO of the local hospital that loves the Statesman pen made from Ebony. He has also purchased about a total of 12 from me made from various woods that I already had turned. He gives them as gifts to interns and different board members. I have also had several other doctors order some pens from me since they saw the CEO's Statesman. So I would say either the Statesman or the Emporer pen made from some type of wood that is either from their state tree, BOW or something like that. Good luck!
 
Depends on the intended use. A Jr. Gents in one of the better finishes are very nice, practical pens that will be used every day. Jr. statesman/Statesman/Gents are also very nice, though slightly less practical, IMHO, since you can't post the cap. If it's intended to be a "showpiece" pen or a "signature" pen as Lou calls it, the Emperor in black ti would be my choice, like Joe said.
 
Dark wood, is what I'd recommend. Is there a logo that it gets? If so, talk to Ken Nelson about what's best. He's my engraver. I wouldn't go with anything local unless you're doing a logo in curly maple, or something. If there will be women that the pens will be given to, you may want to do something that women like. My wife is having me do 2 pens this week, both are for women. Both are SLs. One is palm, with a blackwood CB and the other is pink ivory, with a holly CB. The palm is because the woman is retiring to Florida. That's the only wood I could think of from Florida.
Rob
 
The billionaire probably got that way by being very frugal, so I'll bet he would appreciate a bic with a turned barrel made from pine [:p]

You may want to see if they want them to all be the same, or if they would prefer a variety, both in wood types and in pen styles.
 
Wow...all these gloat are great!

Bill, unless specified otherwise, try to make various pens in different finish. Also use different blank materials to showcase what you can do. This maybe just "the tip of the iceberg" if you do this just right.

BTW, try make some FP's too [;)]

Good luck and congrats!
 
I am sending him an assortment to view, but I only want to send ones that will be those eye catchers. I will take your guys advice and go with Statesman and Emperors (fp and roller).
 
Bill,

You might want to give him smaller pens too and not just the big ones. As I said variety might help him get the idea. Some people prefer twist pens you know [;)].
 
A nice variety pack is a good idea. This allows the buyer to choose what will be appropriate. I would like to clarify something if I may? This company is here in the US? The reason I ask is that you will be out a lot of money if something happens.
Please don't see this as raining on a parade. See it as protecting you.
 
Here's a little story.... when I started out as a musician I was playing mostly local and regional gigs. Good paying, great exposure, I was moving up. One day I received a call to play bass for, what I'll call, an "international star". I began to doubt my skills and abilities. I sorta knew the pianist on this gig and gave him a call to voice my concerns. He laughed then told me in a low voice, "We know your skills, we've watched and listened, we've talked to others you have played with. You know your instrument, the music, and you're very creative. It doesn't matter if the lead is Sinatra or a 10 year old in her first recital. It's about the music! Show up with everything you have inside you and you'll do just fine".

Bill, I've seen your pens, read your postings, seen your creativity. It doesn't matter if a pen is made for a neighbor's birthday or a gazillionare they're both people. That company president picked YOU!! Just show up with the 10 pens made in the materials, construction, and quality that represent you and you'll do just fine.

Joe
 
The company president is for the company I work for (the job that pays the bills). We are owned by a massive corp, and the CEO of that corperation is who they are going to.

Joe, thanks for the compliments...I do apprciate it.
 
I'm have the same dilemma. Only I want to surprise my multimillion dollar friend with a nice pen. He hunts a lot, all over the world. So antler seems great, however after I make him a pen he may want another made with antler from something he shot. Maybe a bullet pen. He also owns a company that makes that corian type product that Lowes carries. So, I want to make a pen from that product. Maybe a combination. Then there is that "I may not be worthy" thing, since I just started turning pens. You guys make such beautiful pens, I may never get to that stage of pen turning. He is flying a couple of us up to Montana on a private jet this weekend to stay at his new 17,000 square foot personal lodge. So you can see, I don't want to embarrass myself. Any ideas welcome.
 
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<br />I'm have the same dilemma. Only I want to surprise my multimillion dollar friend with a nice pen. He hunts a lot, all over the world. So antler seems great, however after I make him a pen he may want another made with antler from something he shot. Maybe a bullet pen. He also owns a company that makes that corian type product that Lowes carries. So, I want to make a pen from that product. Maybe a combination. Then there is that "I may not be worthy" thing, since I just started turning pens. You guys make such beautiful pens, I may never get to that stage of pen turning. He is flying a couple of us up to Montana on a private jet this weekend to stay at his new 17,000 square foot personal lodge. So you can see, I don't want to embarrass myself. Any ideas welcome.
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A "gift" doesn't have to be the best in the world. It is special because of the thought and effort that goes with it. [:)]
 
Hi Bill!

How cool! I have seen your work up close, and you have nothing to worry about! I know you will give it your best effort, and that will make for a stunning pen! My Wife still treasures that pencil you gave her! You have access to some of the most beautiful Cocobolo around, so that might be a good suggestion for material. You also have some of that nice olivewood you brought back from Isreal. I would choose a medium sized rollerball kit - that should be usable by most everybody. I like the platinum platings, but anything durable would do.

Don't be nervous, Be Happy! You will soon be selling more high-end pens than you know what to do with! [:)]

Scott.
 
Originally posted by Tanner
<br />I'm have the same dilemma. Only I want to surprise my multimillion dollar friend with a nice pen. He hunts a lot, all over the world. So antler seems great, however after I make him a pen he may want another made with antler from something he shot. Maybe a bullet pen. He also owns a company that makes that corian type product that Lowes carries. So, I want to make a pen from that product. Maybe a combination. Then there is that "I may not be worthy" thing, since I just started turning pens. You guys make such beautiful pens, I may never get to that stage of pen turning. He is flying a couple of us up to Montana on a private jet this weekend to stay at his new 17,000 square foot personal lodge. So you can see, I don't want to embarrass myself. Any ideas welcome.
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No offense, since he's your friend, but a lot of people here in Montana do not like people who build multi-million dollar vacation homes here. There are elderly retirees all over the state that can no longer afford their property taxes because of this sort of thing.
 
Bill,

Way to go! Like others have said. It is just another pen. You do your best work and the person who gets it will be thrilled.

My vote is for Emporer's Full and maybe JR. There may be some ladies they will be going too.

If they do not have to be shipped off before Provo bring them with you if you can make it this year.

Ryan
 
I hear you Gerry. Ihave a retired Aunt and Uncle in Billings and Great Aunt and Uncle in Red Lodge. It may not even out, however he has told me that he has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities in Montana.
 
Fantastic Bill!
I hope you took my earlier post as it was meant. Now run with this puppy and make some money.[:D]
 
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