Richard Black "Dante"

[Worminator]

I commissioned this cue with Richard Black at the Chattanooga cue show in October. Richard said he already had well seasoned Gaboon Ebony turned to size he could use (as one expect from a cuemeaker that has been at it as long as Richard).

We sat down and designed the cue together. Richard named the cue ”Dante” after
the thirteenth century Italian poet, whom he is a fan. Richard worked on this cue exclusively for the last two months.

We were striving for simple elegance in this cue, and I believe the design delivered just that.

 

[peterskw]

Love it!!!!

KP

 

[pocono]

Cue

Awesome cue,enjoy

 

[Jon Manning]

Elegant, refined and exactly what one would expect from the master.
I remember seeing it in progress and was very impressed (as I am with most of RB's work).
Btw, great cue hope you enjoy it!

 

[Chopdoc]

Very nice.

Would love to see some close-ups of that.



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[PRED]

The transition from Ivory is fascinating.

 

[Jon Manning]

The transition from Ivory is fascinating.

Can you elaborate?

 

[Worminator]

Can you elaborate?

I believe he is referring to the lack of ivory in new cue builds based on the ivory laws that went into effect this year.

 

[Jon Manning]

I believe he is referring to the lack of ivory in new cue builds based on the ivory laws that went into effect this year.

Ahh, gotcha.
How are you liking the Buffalo? Love the look.

 

[nateschade]

Beautiful cue!

Awesome design buddy! Great cue!