{"product_id":"mopane-pen-blank","title":"Mopane Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eMopane\u003c\/strong\u003e (Colophospermum mopane), a remarkable southern African hardwood renowned for its exceptional density, rich colouring, and outstanding durability. Highly prized by pen turners, Mopane produces pens with a luxurious weight and a beautiful natural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich reddish-brown to deep red with darker streaking and occasional figuring — often compared to fine Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine and interlocked with a smooth texture, sometimes with attractive wavy figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hard and very dense — one of the heaviest African timbers, giving pens a premium feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polishes to an outstanding natural lustre; the rich tones deepen beautifully under a finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns very well with sharp tools; the density rewards careful, steady cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58014206755161,"sku":null,"price":1.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/Mopane_pen_blank.heic?v=1779549134","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/mopane-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}