Olive Wood Pen Blank

A beautiful pen blank crafted from Olive Wood (Olea europaea), a classic favourite among pen turners for its warm, creamy tones and distinctive flowing grain. Each blank is a pleasure to turn and finish, producing pens with timeless natural elegance.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Creamy yellow to golden-brown with contrasting dark brown streaks and swirling grain patterns
• Grain: Fine and typically wavy or irregular, often with attractive figuring
• Hardness: Hard and dense — excellent durability and wear resistance
• Finish: Polishes to a superb natural lustre; responds beautifully to oils and friction polish
• Workability: Turns well with sharp tools; a rewarding wood to work with

Supplied

• Size: Approx 18 × 18 × 125mm
• Quantity: 1 pen blank
• Supplied dried and ready to turn

Natural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.