Customer comments: The following comments were received from satisfied
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Hi Don,
I wanted to let you
know that Henning took the pen to George this week-end and George is
absolutely over the moon. He called it "shockingly perfect" and said
he was sure he was going to use it and treasure it for a long time.
Totally mission accomplished :)I
think I'm actually going to miss this project now that it's
over, so I really hope there's another one somewhere in the future!
Working with Don on a custom
pen was an amazing experience. I knew Don's work because I
had received one of his Texas-flag pens as a gift. The pen I was
looking for -- as a gift for a 40th birthday -- was rather complex
with small pieces of wood in alternating colors creating the pattern
for the barrel and an engraving of a family crest on the cap. Don
and I talked on the phone a few times and exchanged emails with
pictures, sketches and thoughts. Throughout the process, Don was
great at figuring out exactly what I wanted, laying out ways to get
there and weighing in with his thoughts on design
and execution. Best of all, I always got the sense that he enjoyed
the challenge and was going above and beyond to create a beautiful
pen. I am absolutely in love with the end product and the friend who
received it called it "shockingly perfect."
Best, Rebecca
 
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Don:
I want you to know how much I enjoy the snake skin
pens (the ones you originally sent me, not the three as gifts). They
are great.
Michael
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Just received the pencils and they look great. Payment has been sent.
Thank you very much. Great works of art.
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Hello Don,
I just visited your website after being on the Pen Turners
Guild site. WOW!!!!! beautiful pens!!!!!!!!!!
Susan S.
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Don - The pen just arrived & it's as spectacular as it was
in the photo! Thank you so very much for including the letter and info on how a
pen is crafted. I know Cameron will love reading about it...This will be a very
special Bar Mitzvah gift for him!
Again - MANY THANKS!!
ginny
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Hi Don. Just wanted to thank you for the Texas Flag pen---it's
beautiful and I'm sure my colleague will love it when we present it to her.
Kathy
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I truly wish
that everyone was as easy to work with as you are. It was a blessing to find
you on the internet!
We are VERY
pleased with the antler pens. I am amazed at how heavy they are. I am
definitely going to order a custom pen for my husband. I will be sending you
details shortly.
Thank you so
much for your business ethic. In today's world, it is refreshing.
Dawn P.
Carlton-Bates Company
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Hi Don,
(re: pen purchased for my boss)
EXCELLENT!! The ambonya pen looks friggin'
amazing.
Pen is in hand and is gorgeous.
Smells like Texas!! Very nice piece of wood you selected. I haven't given it to
the boss yet, but he will be by in about 20 minutes to check in. I will give it
to him then and give you an update of what he thinks. I know he'll love it.
Firstly, my boss flipped out
over the pen. He walks around with his chest sticking out to display it and he
keeps it halfway in his pocket, not all the way down which I guess better
showcases the pen and says to others, "Nah, Nah. My pen is better than yours!"
He really likes it and was highly complimentary. Actually, he LOVES it and
probably sleeps with it at night too.
(re:snakewood pen purchased for
myself)
In regards to the pen, all I can
say is that the pen is gorgeous and all that I expected! Really. Simply
beautiful in every respect. This pen has rekindled my interest to say the least.
I have already had quite a few compliments and it's not even lunchtime.So far,
whenever I take it out of my pocket for the first time to show it to someone,
the reaction is always the same. It's usually Ohhhh....or Ahhhh and
often...Wow.... It's a pretty good feeling carrying around something as unique
as a handcrafted fountain pen made of exotic wood, especially snakewood and
especially one made as nicely as this one and while everyone ohhhh's and ahhh's
over the sheer beauty of the pen, it appears not many know it is snakewood which
why I likely get the reaction and responses that I do. It's not normally seen.
You did a knock-out job as expected. It must be nice to have a real talent. They
say everyone has a talent, but some aren't as useful as others. You have a real
talent. Thank you for all of your efforts. I look forward to using my pen
everyday and telling anyone who will listen about you and your website.
Thanks
again! The pen looks great. I'm very pleased and happy.
Thank you again Don,
Brian
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Pens made
as wedding party gifts for a former student:
Hello Mr. Ward,
I'm sorry it took so long for me to write you, but I wanted to let you know that
the pens look great! As I was unwrapping them, I found six and yet there was
still another hiding in the paper; I was very pleasantly surprised! I figured
it wasn't an accident since you did teach math and all...
Thank you very, very much for the pens. They are perfect and I'm really excited
to give them out. I was very touched that you sent one for me as well. I've
wanted one of your pens since high school but never got around to ordering it.
Thank you again for everything. I'll definitely hand out your cards and
encourage the guys to spread the word! I know it was somewhat rushed, but you
did a fantastic job.
Thank you again.
John R.
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Mr. Ward
I wanted to email you and say thanks, received my pens
yesterday and they far exceeded anything I thought. I love them. True pieces of
art!
Thanks
Rick S.
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Hello Don,
I just
visited your website after being on the Pen Turners Guild site. WOW!!!!!
beautiful pens!!!!!!!!!!
God’s
Blessings,
Susan S.
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