{"product_id":"ash-pen-blank","title":"Ash Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold and characterful pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eAsh\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fraxinus excelsior), one of Britain's most beloved and versatile native hardwoods. Ash is celebrated for its striking open grain, creamy pale colouring, and excellent strength — producing pens with a clean, athletic character that is both classic and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale cream to white with a subtle warm tone, often with contrasting darker brown heartwood streaks — clean, light, and fresh in appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight with a coarse, open texture and prominent growth rings — the bold, defined grain pattern is one of Ash's most distinctive and attractive features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard and tough — excellent durability and a solid, well-balanced feel in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sands and polishes to a smooth, attractive surface; the open grain is beautifully highlighted under a finish, particularly with grain-filling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns cleanly and easily — a very satisfying and forgiving wood to work with at the lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx 20 × 20 × 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 pen blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied dried and ready to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain prominence, and heartwood streaking will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58016870728025,"sku":null,"price":0.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/38EF42CB-5C9F-49E2-AFE4-7DCBBF32F12C.jpg?v=1779378928","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/ash-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}