Highly Figured Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) American buy Patriot Patriotic Flag Hand Turned Homemade Exotic Hardwood Rollerball Pen

This figured Walnut, hand turned wood pen was custom made in our family's West Virginia workshop.

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), also known as American Walnut, is one of the finest North American lumber species. Along with Mahogany and Cherry, Walnut set the standard for early American furniture. The Walnut tree is hearty, shade tolerant, and can grow to be quite large both in width and in height. Because it is one of the last trees to leaf and one of the first to drop its leaves, Black Walnuts are not great lawn trees. They also give off an acidic residue that kills surrounding acid sensitive plants. Black Walnut is very popular among woodworkers and is one of the most durable hardwoods in the U.S. Due to its value, forestry officials often are called on to track down walnut poachers.

A piece of wood's figure refers to the ability of the grain in the wood to catch and reflect light. This is a gross oversimplification, but easy to understand. Trees are basically big bundles of drinking straws, with the grain running along a board's length. Typically the grain runs straight up and down… but not always. Sometimes the wood grain will veer off a straight path. When a board is cut out of a log, any wood grain that isn't in the same plane as the saw blade will look like it's coming out of the board (because it basically is), which gives figure its three-dimensional effect. This particular piece of Black Walnut features some deep figuring, radiating chatoyance from every angle. It also features some very light violet hues in the wood.

Proclaim your national pride and love of country with this most patriotic pen. Rich design details abound. The pen clip features a red, white and blue American flag and handsomely cast Bald Eagle emblem. The pen end features a laurel leaf, a symbol of victory and a popular motif in the Federal style of architecture. The pen top features an etched U.S.A and laurel leaf stamp. Also, on the post and end are Doric column influenced designs, which appear on many American government buildings and monuments. Finally, God Bless America is intricately etched into the pen band. Excellent weight, balance and a smooth writing performance. Plus, the bright shine of this chrome finish pairs beautifully with American Black Walnut.

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 each pen is unique in its color, markings buy and style. This one-of-a-kind creation makes an excellent gift for all occasions!

PRODUCT DETAILS
Type - Rollerball with screw cap
Ink Refill - Schneider Rollerball 0.5 mm
Pen component Plating- Antique Pewter
Pen Size - Length- 5 ½" (closed) 6 ¼” (open), ½" 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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