Chakté Viga Pen Blank

A wonderfully warm and vibrant pen blank crafted from Chakté Viga (Caesalpinia platyloba), a striking Mexican hardwood prized by pen turners for its rich orange-red colouring and clean, workable nature. Chakté Viga produces pens with a bold, sunny character that is both eye-catching and distinctive.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Warm orange to reddish-orange, often with subtle darker streaking; colour mellows to a rich amber-red with age
• Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked with a fine, even texture
• Hardness: Hard and dense — good durability and a solid feel in the hand
• Finish: Polishes to a smooth, attractive lustre; the warm tones glow beautifully under a finish
• Workability: Turns cleanly and easily — a very rewarding wood to work with

Supplied

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

Natural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.