I like the pink ivory, the ebony and the plating. I think they look nice together and it's amazing that those contrasts can be had without the use of dye/stain. Personally, while I appreciate the detail that went into the creation of the stripes, I don't 'get' them. IMO, the pen was complete before you added the stripes...they distract from the pen...I actually keep looking back at the pen thinking that you have worm holes/trails in your pen...haha.
...once again, Eagle...thanks for sharing your 'stuff'!!!