re: #6

Nicely done Gr8....and a patrizio....they are forgiving and well built...I would say that one is just about perfect!  
I like to give away pens.....I went to my Dr recently and I had given him a couple over the years and he said, "Oh the penmaker!" when he walked in.
I don't care how they remember me...just that they do....I also give pens to people that help me along my way, like your lady friend that cooked for you.....a very nice gift that she will remember you everytime she uses it.

Mike