Chestnut Pen Blank

A warm and characterful pen blank crafted from Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa), a classic European hardwood with a long and distinguished history in British and European craftsmanship. Chestnut is prized for its attractive straight grain, warm golden-brown tones, and pleasant working qualities — producing pens with a natural, rustic elegance.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Warm golden-brown to light tan, often with subtle darker streaking and a natural warmth that deepens with age
• Grain: Straight to slightly spiral with a coarse, open texture — similar in appearance to Oak but without the prominent medullary rays
• Hardness: Moderately hard — good durability with a comfortable, well-balanced feel in the hand
• Finish: Sands and polishes to a warm, attractive surface — responds well to oils and lacquers
• Workability: Turns cleanly and easily — a forgiving and rewarding wood to work with at the lathe

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.