Cane pattern pens

I loved the pattern style of the cane and decided to do some pens with that same pattern. I did change  where I textured it though. I though the roughness on the outside would not be good to hold so I did the textured part on the inside. Still looks good. And is a not too bad pen to hold. A little bit bigger than normal pens, The wood is basswood and I buy the pen blanks pre-drilled. It has a two step hole at one end to accommodate a pen refill. This gives the pen longer life in that you can replace the inside and still use it for a long time. It is not as delicate as it looks. Pretty sturdy.

I included an unfinished one on the bottom. It shows step by step how the pen is carved. I should of watched more carefully how I laid it out cuz the other side does show some markings and the layout before carving. I was in too much a hurry to get the picture. I need to slow down huh?