Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) Cigar Twist Style Hand high quality Turned Homemade Exotic Hardwood Custom Wooden Ballpoint Pen
This Brazilian Rosewood cigar twist style pen was custom made in our family's West Virginia workshop.
The Rosewood of all Rosewoods, Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) sets the standard of which all other rosewoods are compared to. The Holy Grail of instrument woods, it is the coveted hardwood by which all other tone woods in the World are judged. This is the species used on the finest Steinway pianos, Martin guitars and Bentleys prior to the Cites ban. One of the most highly prized woods in Brazil. Due to uncontrolled harvesting, the tree is now protected by the Cites high quality Treaty and can not be internationally traded; it is illegal to export and only reclaimed wood is available.
Rosewoods are, and have long been, prized exotic woods throughout most of the world, including both locally where they are native (in which case they are not actually "exotic") and places such as the USA where they have to be imported. Because of the commercial value of the rosewoods, many vendors attach the name "rosewood" to woods that are NOT rosewoods. Some of these are similar to rosewoods in characteristics, some are not. Some of this mis-identification is innocent, some is not.
"True" or "genuine" rosewoods are all of the genus Dalbergia of the family Fabaceae (syn. Leguminosae) the legume, pea, or bean family, and were named "rose"-woods because many of them give off a smell, when freshly cut, like that of the rose flower. Although all true rosewood are of the genus Dalbergia, not all of the species in the genus Dalbergia are considered rosewoods. A few rosewoods, most notably cocobolo and kingwood, are not normally sold with the word "rosewood" in their name.
There are perhaps 50 to 60 species within the genus Dalbergia that are large enough to produce wood at least large enough for pen blanks. Overharvesting of true rosewoods during the last 100 to 200 years has resulted in current embargoes on some of them, most principally Brazilian rosewood, long one of the favorite of all the rosewoods because of both its beauty and its tonal qualities for musical instruments. Availability and pricing will have fluctuated and will continue to fluctuate over time depending on political considerations in the countries of origin and sometimes with weather conditions which can reduce logger's ability to (1) get at the trees and (2) get them to market.
The wood features gorgeous character marks throughout and feels solid and comfortable in your hand.
The Big Bodied Cigar style pen features a superior double twist mechanism for flawless smooth action. Simply untwist the tip to change out the Parker style refill, which can be purchased at any office supply or related store.
The beautiful shiny CA finish is smooth and durable to last through daily use.
Our wood blanks are individually selected for their overall quality, color and figuring. This means that each pen is unique in its color, markings and style. These one of a kind creations make excellent gifts for all occasions!
PRODUCT DETAILS
Type – Ballpoint Twist
Ink Refill - Parker style
Pen component Plating- Black Titanium
Pen Size - 5½" Long, ½"-⅝” diameter
What's included - Pen (the pen in picture is the pen you will receive) and a brown or black velvet pouch.
REFUNDS OR CANCELLATION
If you are not 100% happy with your purchase, please contact us to arrange a refund or replacement within 48 hours of receipt. If an order incurs damage during shipping, please contact us.
Due to their handmade nature, minor imperfections are sometimes unavoidable. Remember, you cannot buy love, but you can buy handmade, and that's kind of the same thing.
We do have more woods available in our shop! If you are looking for something different, please don't hesitate to contact us. We love custom orders!
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