Masur Birch Pen Blank Bundle
Betula alba
Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.
7 pieces.
Item Number: W38491
West African Ebony Pen Blank Bundles
Diospyros crassiflora
Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.
A has 6 pieces.
B has 14 pieces.
Item Number: W38408
Figured Sapele & Camphor Burl Pen Blank Bundles
A is Sapele. 5 pieces.
B is Camphor Burl. 6 pieces.
Item Number: W38272
Brazilian Kingwood Pen Blank Bundles
Dalbergia cearensis
A true rosewood. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.
Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.
15 pieces per bundle.
Item Number: W38153
Mixed Species Pen Blank Bundles
A is Figured Sapele. 4 pieces.
B is Masur Birch. 5 pieces.
C & D are West African Ebony. 5 piece each.
Item Number: W38013
Pau Rosa Pen Blank Bundles
Swartzia fistuloides
Hard & heavy & capable of a beautiful polish. Rare on the American market. Green to partially air dried.
Each bundle has 5 pieces.
Item Number: W38009
Malagasy Ebony Pen Blanks
Diospyros perreiri
This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.
This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.
Item Number: W37397
Brazilian Kingwood Pen Blank Bundles
Dalbergia cearensis
A true rosewood. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.
Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.
A has 6 pieces.
B has 7 pieces.
Item Number: W37303
Malagasy Ebony Pen Blanks
Diospyros perreiri
This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.
This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.
Item Number: W37205
West African Ebony Pen Blank Bundles
Diospyros crassiflora
Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.
Each bundle has 5 pieces.
Item Number: W36370
Snakewood Pen Blanks
Piratinera guianensis
Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.
Item Number: W36262
Snakewood Pen Blanks
Piratinera guianensis
Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.
Item Number: W36261
Mixed Species Pen Blank Bundles
A & B are West African Ebony. 6 pieces each.
C is Thuya Burl. 7 pieces.
Item Number: W34075
Mixed Species Pen Blank Bundles
A is Thuya Burl. 4 pieces.
B & C are Ziricote. B has 5 pieces. C has 6 pieces.
D & E are West African Ebony. D has 6 pieces. E has 7 pieces.
F is Camphor Burl. 9 pieces.
Item Number: W33921
Mixed Species Pen Blank Bundles
A & B are Mexican Bocote. 5 pieces each.
C & D are West African Ebony. 5 pieces each.
E is Wild Olivewood. 7 pieces.
Item Number: W33448
Pen Blank Assortment
20 rare and exotic pen blanks. At least 12 different mostly imported species in every box. Nearly all rare and exotic species.
The pieces show in this photograph are representative of the pieces you will receive, but may not exactly match the species shown.
Item Number: OS81
Mixed Species Pen Blank Bundles
A & B are figured Wild Olivewood. A has 6 pieces. B has 7 pieces.
C is Camphor Burl. 7 pieces.
D is West African Ebony. 7 pieces.
E is Marblewood. 7 pieces.
Item Number: W32192
West African Ebony Pen Blank Bundles
Diospyros crassiflora
Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.
All bundles have 6 pieces.
Item Number: W31174