My first prototype. I'm not ecstatic, but am happy with the concept. I'm going to work on another version shortly. I went with stainless steel initially because it was harder and I feared scratches, plus being a touch surface I didn't want to risk rust. Unfortunately my tool set isn't impressive enough to "machine" the piece properly. I'm hoping the aluminum is soft enough that I can get it right.
In the dark there is a light ring that makes it visible. If my plan works out it will be much brighter than current. I definitely think it would look better with a black or carbon trim, but those are future plans.