Brazilian Rosewood European Wood Pen - Tactile Rubber Finish

Made from Brazilian Rosewood, this hand-turned European-style twist pen included rubberized black "tactile" components and a turned grip.

Brazilian Rosewood is a tall tree that reaches as high as 130 feet and 40 inches in diameter. This species grows in coastal regions. Brazilian Rosewood has many beautiful looks, from Red, Brown, Purples and Oranges. Heartwood usually varies from chocolate brown to violet brown with violet and black streaks, while sapwood is lighter. Older trees tend to dull saw blades, but this wood turns well on the lathe. A prized wood for both turnery and carving. It has a rose-like fragrance when worked. Used for decorative veneers, musical instrument parts, fine furniture, cabinets, piano cases, fancy turnery, marquetry, and knife handles. It's very very popular for classical guitars because of its unique resonance. It's supposedly the "Holy Grail" of Acoustic Flat top back and side woods. Tonally it is considered by many as the best wood out there, it has a glass-like tap tone. Brazilian is no longer legally exported from Brazil (protected similar to Ivory and Tortoise shell) so it is very rare and very expensive.

Price for this pen: $30.00

Figured Maple and 24k Gold Slimline Twist Pen

This Figured Maple and 24k Gold Slimline Twist Pen includes some custom styling - the beaded grip adds character and style, and the figured maple has interesting grain variations.

I like working with maple. Its closed-grain nature finishes smooth and shiny, it's hard, and it cuts cleanly.

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.

Carob and 10k Gold Slimline Twist Pen

These Carob and 10K Gold Slimline Twist Pens are made with the Artisan brand components, for durability, quality, and a finely balanced feel. I added practical styling for the textured grip one one of them that gave it a nice fit in the hand. Made from Carob, an evergreen shrub with edible bean-like pods (which some believe was part of what John the Baptist survived on in the wilderness), you may know carob better for the chocolate substitute that is derived from the beans. The wood can vary in color from orange-brown as shown to red or pink creamy colors. The carob tree is the only tree in the Holy Land that can outlive the olive tree.

The pen parts are 10k gold plated for durability, 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: $30.00. Order a matching pencil for a Pen and Pencil Set.