Spalted Beech Pen Blank

A wonderfully characterful pen blank crafted from Spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica), a native British hardwood transformed by nature into something truly unique. Spalting is a natural process caused by fungal activity in the wood, creating dramatic black zone lines and striking colour variations that make every blank completely one of a kind.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Pale cream to light tan with dramatic black zone lines and patches of colour variation — no two blanks are alike
• Grain: Fine and straight with a smooth, even texture typical of Beech
• Hardness: Medium hardness — slightly softer than unspalted Beech but still very workable
• Finish: Sands and polishes beautifully; the spalting patterns become even more striking under a clear finish
• Workability: Turns well; take care with heavily spalted areas which may be slightly softer — sharp tools recommended

Supplied

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

Natural spalted wood — colour, zone lines, and figuring will vary significantly between blanks, making each pen truly unique. Images are representative.