Pale Moon Ebony Pen Blank

A striking and unusual pen blank crafted from Pale Moon Ebony (Diospyros malabarica), also known as Black and White Ebony. Unlike its jet-black cousins, Pale Moon Ebony is celebrated for its dramatic contrast — creamy pale sapwood streaked with bold black heartwood, creating a naturally graphic, one-of-a-kind pattern in every blank. No two are alike.

These blanks were cut wet and dried in spindle form, which means some may not be perfectly square — but all measure a minimum of 18mm across and 150mm in length, giving you plenty of material to work with on the lathe.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Pale cream sapwood with bold black heartwood streaking
• Grain: Fine, straight
• Hardness: Hard and dense — turns well with sharp tools
• Finish: Polishes to a beautiful lustre, showcasing the natural contrast
• Also known as: Black and White Ebony

Supplied

• Size: +18mm across × 150mm long (blanks may not be perfectly square due to drying in spindle form)
• Quantity: 1 pen blank
• Supplied dried and ready to turn

Natural wood — the contrast pattern, colour, and proportion of black to white will vary between blanks. Images are representative.