Swiss Pear Pen Blank

A refined and elegant pen blank crafted from Swiss Pear (Pyrus communis), a fine European fruitwood long favoured by craftsmen and instrument makers for its exceptional smoothness, subtle warm tones, and superb workability. Swiss Pear produces pens with a quiet, understated beauty that is both classic and timeless.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Pale pinkish-cream to warm light tan, often with a subtle rosy blush — colour deepens slightly with age
• Grain: Very fine and straight with an exceptionally smooth, even texture — one of the finest-grained European timbers
• Hardness: Moderately hard — good durability with a pleasant, balanced feel
• Finish: Sands and polishes to a silky smooth, almost porcelain-like surface — exceptional finishing qualities
• Workability: An absolute pleasure to turn — cuts cleanly and responds beautifully to all finishing techniques

Supplied

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

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