Bocote Pen Blank

A spectacularly figured pen blank crafted from Bocote (Cordia elaeagnoides), a stunning Mexican and Central American hardwood widely regarded as one of the most visually dramatic timbers available to pen turners. Bocote's extraordinary combination of golden-yellow background with bold, swirling dark brown to black grain patterns makes every blank a unique work of natural art.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Rich golden-yellow to warm brown background with dramatic, bold dark brown to black grain lines, swirls, and figuring — one of the most visually striking natural patterns of any timber
• Grain: Straight to wildly irregular and wavy, producing the characteristic dramatic figuring — no two blanks are ever alike
• Hardness: Hard and dense — excellent durability and a solid, quality feel in the hand
• Finish: Polishes to a superb natural lustre; the bold figuring and colour contrast become even more dramatic under a clear finish
• Workability: Turns very well with sharp tools — a deeply rewarding timber to work with

Supplied

• Size: Approx 20 × 20 × 150mm
• Quantity: 1 pen blank
• Supplied dried and ready to turn

Natural wood — figuring, colour, and grain pattern will vary significantly between blanks, making each pen truly one of a kind. Images are representative.