{"product_id":"brown-oak-pen-blank","title":"Brown Oak Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and richly coloured pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e (Quercus robur), a naturally occurring form of European Oak that has been transformed by the beef steak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) into something truly special. The fungal infection causes the normally pale Oak heartwood to develop a deep, warm chocolate-brown colouring — producing a timber that combines the strength and character of Oak with a dramatically richer, darker appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich chocolate-brown to warm reddish-brown — a dramatic transformation from standard Oak, with the characteristic silver grain rays still visible throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight to slightly wavy with a coarse, open texture — the prominent medullary rays (silver grain) remain a distinctive feature, now beautifully contrasted against the dark background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard and dense — excellent durability and a solid, quality feel in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polishes to a warm, rich lustre; the deep colour and ray figure are dramatically enhanced under a clear finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with sharp tools — a deeply satisfying timber to work with\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 depth, grain, and silver grain prominence will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58016869744985,"sku":null,"price":0.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/Brown_oak_pen_blank.heic?v=1779555858","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/brown-oak-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}