Chechen Pen Blank

A stunning pen blank crafted from Chechen (Metopium brownei), also known as Caribbean Rosewood — a highly decorative hardwood from the Caribbean and Central America. Chechen is prized by pen turners for its extraordinary range of colours and bold, contrasting grain patterns, producing pens that are truly eye-catching.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Rich reds, oranges, and browns with dramatic dark black streaks and contrasting figuring
• Grain: Straight to interlocked with bold, highly decorative colour variation
• Hardness: Very hard and dense — excellent durability and a premium feel
• Finish: Polishes to a superb natural lustre; the colours intensify beautifully under a finish
• Workability: Turns well with sharp tools; note that some individuals may experience skin sensitivity — dust precautions recommended

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.