Triton Tru-Stone fountain pen

[Lenny]

This was my first tru-stone attempt, a Black with Gold Matrix on a Triton fountain pen. Had a little trouble getting it to "shine" using my regular methods. Thanks to Andy (PenMan1) for some helpful advice, here is what I ended up with ...
Comments welcome!

 

[ed4copies]

Lenny,

I'd certainly be happy with that shine!!!

You want to be able to tell it's stone, not Polyresin!!

Great looking pen

 

[LEAP]

That blank goes great with the triton! Just enogh gold to look very classy.

 

[Lenny]

Thanks! I'm happy with the combination and I think the Triton kit is going to be a favorite. I look forward to turning some more tru-stone .... it's a little messy to work with but the results are worth it!

 

[theidlemind]

Thanks! I'm happy with the combination and I think the Triton kit is going to be a favorite. I look forward to turning some more tru-stone .... it's a little messy to work with but the results are worth it!

Definitely messy. Like working with a lump of coal. Other colors are easier though.

 

[Lenny]

Thanks! I'm happy with the combination and I think the Triton kit is going to be a favorite. I look forward to turning some more tru-stone .... it's a little messy to work with but the results are worth it!

Definitely messy. Like working with a lump of coal. Other colors are easier though.

That is good to know!

I looked like I had been finger painting with black paint!

 

[johncrane]

Great match up Lenny! looks really good

 

[Lenny]

Thanks John!
I'm looking forward to trying some Red Jasper next I think.

 

[Toni]

Lenny love the pen!!

 

[ctubbs]

I think you should just throw it away, say in the mail to me. WOW! It sure knocked my eyes out! A really beautiful combination. Great pen.
Charles

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Wow, that looks fantastic Lenny. I'm really glad you posted this as it is a very classy look and shows off both the blank and the Triton just beautifully. Your fit looks top-notch in the photos as well.

Nice Job!

 

[workinforwood]

Looks great, especially with that kit Lenny!

 

[Dave_M]

Definitely messy. Like working with a lump of coal. Other colors are easier though.

Great description. I turned a piece of blue lapis tru-stone and it wasn't near the mess black matrix turned out to be.

Lenny, great work. You produced a great looking finish on that tru-stone, which I found to be more difficult than it would seem.

 

[Lenny]

Thanks everyone!

Dave, I think I initially tried to make the finishing part too complicated. When I simplified it, it went better. So after going through my usual routine, wet sanding with 400,600, etc. then the same with MM, followed by 20/20 plastic polish and then buffing .... I didn't have much of a shine.

Andy (PenMan1) told me he doesn't buff tru-stone.

So I started over with the MM and this time used PlastX and stopped there. Will add Novus2 in there before the PlastX next time. :wink:

 

[wizard]

Beautiful pen!! Matches the kit well. Elegant Looking!