Pink Ivory Pen Blank

A truly extraordinary pen blank crafted from Pink Ivory (Berchemia zeyheri), one of the rarest and most coveted hardwoods in the world. Found only in a small region of southern Africa — primarily Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa — Pink Ivory was historically reserved for Zulu royalty and is still regarded as one of the most precious timbers on earth. Its vivid, almost unnatural pink colouring makes it an instant conversation piece and produces pens of breathtaking beauty.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Vivid hot pink to deep rose-red — one of the most intensely and naturally coloured timbers in the world; colour mellows slightly to a warm pinkish-red with age
• Grain: Fine and straight to slightly interlocked with a smooth, even texture and a natural lustre
• Hardness: Very hard and dense — outstanding durability and a luxurious, substantial feel in the hand
• Finish: Polishes to a superb, almost glass-like lustre — the vivid colour is dramatically enhanced under a clear finish
• Workability: Turns superbly with sharp tools — the fine, dense grain rewards careful, steady cuts

Supplied

• Size: Approx 20 × 20 × 150mm
• Quantity: 1 pen blank
• Supplied dried and ready to turn

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