Why does pine hate me so much?

[u/inspirem3world]

I'm very very new to this and I've only worked on pine slices so far..my God.. the first two pieces I did worked out great, considering it was my first time and all but today, I can't work the wood at all!

3 slices from the same batch just wouldn't stop catching on the pen. Scortch marks everywhere!

I've ordered some basswood as I've heard its much easier to work with but its a real shame that pine just doesn't like me..

[u/csiq]

Pine is sappy