{"product_id":"european-white-oak-pen-blank","title":"European White Oak Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic and enduring pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e (Quercus robur \/ Quercus petraea), one of the most iconic and historically significant timbers in the world. Oak has been at the heart of European craftsmanship for millennia — from cathedrals and ships to fine furniture — and its distinctive grain and warm, golden tones translate beautifully into handcrafted pens of timeless character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm golden-brown to light tan, often deepening with age and light exposure to a rich, honeyed tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight to slightly wavy with a coarse, open texture — featuring the distinctive prominent medullary rays (silver grain) that are the hallmark of Oak, particularly striking on quartersawn faces\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, attractive lustre; the silver grain and open texture are beautifully highlighted under a finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with sharp tools — a satisfying and rewarding 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, 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":58016849264985,"sku":null,"price":0.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/A60E0514-BF55-4663-8EBB-5C5EA742860F.jpg?v=1779565304","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/european-white-oak-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}