Lignum Vitae and 24k Gold Slimline Twist Pen

This Lignum Vitae and 24k Gold Slimline Twist Pen is made with simple straight styling - I still haven't decided whether I like straight, convex, concave, or what for my personal pens, but they all look cool and feel great to hold and write with.

Lignum Vitae (Latin for the wood of life) is named for its medicinal uses. Supposedly you can make a tea from shavings and from the bark. The tea from the bark is supposed to have um...well...um... let's call it medicinal qualities, as does the resin. What I think is really cool about this wood though is that it's the hardest and heaviest known wood in the world (it actually sinks in water) and contains natural lubricants that make it durable for saltwater applications - it's been used for bearings and busings for submarine and ship propellers, among other things. Its color varies from yellow-brown like that shown, to dark brown, and sometimes green. It may develop a green color with time - it'll be interesting to see.

The pen parts are 24k gold plated, and supplied with a Cross style refill that features a premium Swiss-made carbide writing tip for smooth, consistent writing. The pen has a great feel in your hand - balanced and solid. Price as shown: $25.00, Order a matching pencil for a Pen and Pencil Set.