re: Some of my Pen Turning

I have some Shellawax in my fridge, however, it may be 14 years past its use by date... can't remember when I last used it. 
After that, I used to sand timber blanks to 2,000G and finish off with  EEE and Glow

Contrary to seasoned pen turners, I now use 20 layers of CA.  After that I treat it like I would a turned acrylic... first sand is at 400G and 600G, then I go up through the acrylic micro mesh sanding pads and finish with this buffing compound,

That's how I get a durable glass type finish (though pictures don't give it credit) that back in my heyday, my daughter used to confidently add $10-$20 to selling price... and bloody well get it... I used to get the bird (not the duck type).

I would recommend hitting Mokey for finishing advice... he's been turning pens before he was born.