{"product_id":"hornbeam-pen-blank","title":"Hornbeam Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully dense and characterful pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eHornbeam\u003c\/strong\u003e (Carpinus betulus), a native British and European hardwood renowned for being one of the hardest and heaviest timbers grown in the UK. Often overlooked in favour of more exotic species, Hornbeam rewards the discerning pen turner with its clean, pale colouring, fine grain, and exceptional durability — producing pens with a quiet, understated quality that speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale cream to white with a subtle greyish tone — clean, light, and consistent, often with a gentle ripple or fleck visible in the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine and straight to slightly irregular with a smooth, even texture — often displaying attractive subtle figuring including a faint ripple or muscle-like pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hard and dense — one of the hardest native European timbers; excellent durability and a solid, substantial feel in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sands and polishes to a superb, silky smooth surface — outstanding finishing qualities that reward careful, patient work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with sharp tools; the exceptional hardness benefits from steady, careful cuts and well-maintained edges\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. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58016833929561,"sku":null,"price":0.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/Hornbeam_pen_blank.heic?v=1779554702","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/hornbeam-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}