{"product_id":"holly-pen-blank","title":"Holly Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exquisite pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eHolly\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ilex aquifolium), Britain's whitest native hardwood and one of the most prized and sought-after timbers for fine turning and inlay work. Holly is celebrated for its extraordinary ivory-white colouring, exceptionally fine grain, and superb finishing qualities — producing pens of remarkable purity and elegance that are truly unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ivory-white to creamy white — the whitest of all native British timbers; colour can develop a subtle warm or greyish tone with age if not finished promptly after cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine and even with a smooth, almost featureless texture — the exceptional uniformity of grain is one of Holly's most distinctive qualities\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 an outstanding, silky smooth surface — one of the finest finishing native timbers available; takes dyes and stains with exceptional evenness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns superbly with sharp tools — a deeply rewarding timber to work with, particularly when a flawless white surface is the goal\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 and grain will vary between blanks. Finish promptly after turning to preserve the white colouring. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58016877379929,"sku":null,"price":0.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/Holly_pen_blank.heic?v=1779556936","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/holly-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}