Materials

Materials

Pens can be made from a variety of beautiful materials including exotic woods, resins,

Tru-stone and acrylics. . . We have listed a sampling of materials below. There are hundreds of colors and possibilities available.

Step 2: Choose your material for your pen here.

Select the material for your pen in one of its available finishes by reviewing the selections below. Click on any picture of a pen to view a sampling of design styles made from that material. When you have chosen your favorite material, select one of its available finishes and Add it to your Cart. Many materials in a natural finish are included at no additional charge.

Looking for something you don't see . . . just ask! Visit the Contact Us page to send us a quick email or give us a call.

When you have chosen your material and finish, proceed to the Details page for Step 3

Woods and Finishes

Woods can be polished in a variety of finishes to provide varying degrees of shine, luster and durability. Most wooden pens are available in natural, satin and high-gloss finishes. It is important to note that not all finishes are available in every material.

Natural Finish

Wear Resistance Rating:

***

Our natural finish is a finish made of shellac and wax that seals and protects the wood with a low sheen, soft finish. A natural finish protects the wood while maintaining and showcasing its natural beauty. Most pens come standard wtih a natural finish. A natural finish may wear over time and future waxing may be necessary.

Satin Finish

Wear Resistance Rating:

*****

Our satin finish is a hard-wearing finish that seals and protects the wood while providing a low-luster shine. A satin finish is more durable than a natural finish and highlights woods beautifully. Due to the extra labor to apply this multi-step finish, there may be an additional charge for this finish in certain materials.

High-gloss Finish

Wear Resistance Rating:

*****

Our high-gloss finish is a clear shiny finish that provides a brilliant, lusterous shine to woods that is also extremely durable. This finish provides a gorgeous depth to woods and is simply stunning. Due to the extra labor to apply this multi-step finish, there may be an additional charge for this finish in certain materials.

Straight-grain vs. Cross-grain

Woods can be cut with the grain of the wood or against the grain producing straight-grain and cross-grain pieces of wood respectively. Making pens from these different cuts produces a dramatically different looking pen.

Straight-grain

When the wood is cut straight-grain, or with the grain of the wood, the grain and figure of the wood runs parrallel with the body of the pen.

The Executive pen is shown on the right cut from straight-grain Bubinga.

Cross-grain

Wood cut across-the grain of the wood, or simply cross-grain, positions the

grain perpendicular to the body of the pen. Since the wood is then turned and cut round, the grain appears to wrap around the pen. Depending on the wood species, the grain patterns can appear quite dramatic and swrirled when cut cross-grain producing a stunning effect. Turning a pen from wood cross-grain can be far more difficult than simply turning wood straight-grain; therefore, cross-grain wood is only available in specific woods and specific design styles. There may be an additional charge.

The Executive pen is shown on the right cut from cross-grain Bubinga.

Woods & Burls

It is important to remember that wood is a natural byproduct of a tree; therefore, every piece is truly unique in grain and figure. The following samples represent the characteristics of color and grain known to each wood species. If you click on any pen picture next to its wood sample, you will see a variety of pens made from that material. You will be able to see the variances in color, grain and figure. Pictures of pens in the Product Gallery are of the actual pen available for purchase. When you custom order a pen, it will be made specifically for you from a new piece of wood and will be your own design original.

Please Note:

The materials below are ONLY available with the purchase of a custom made pen. Please select only one material per custom pen. If ordering multiple pens, be sure the quantity of materials matches the number of pens. Please use the "special instructions" area of the shopping cart to specify which material goes with each pen.

Woods

Bloodwood

Bloodwood straight-grain

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NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Bloodwood cross-grain

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NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Bubinga

Bubinga straight-grain

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Bubinga cross-grain

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Cocobolo

Cocobolo straight-grain

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Cocobolo cross-grain

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Ebony

Ebony straight-grain

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Koa

Koa straight-grain

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Mahogany

Mahogany straight-grain

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Mahogany cross-grain

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Maple

Maple straight-grain

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Maple cross-grain

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Morado

Bolivan Rosewood

Morado straight-grain

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Morado cross-grain

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Olivewood

Olivewood straight-grain

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Padauk

Padauk straight-grain

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Padauk cross-grain

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Purpleheart

Purpleheart straight-grain

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Spalted Maple

Spalted Maple straight-grain

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Walnut

Walnut straight-grain

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Walnut cross-grain

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Wenge

Wenge straight-grain

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Burls

Amboyna

Amboyna Burl

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Big Leaf Maple

Big Leaf Maple Burl

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Birdseye Maple

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Black Cherry

Black Cherry Burl

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Boxelder

Boxelder Burl

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Buckeye

Buckeye Burl

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Feathered Oak

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Jarrah Burl

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Redwood

Redwood Burl

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Thuya

Thuya Burl

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Tru-stone

Tru-stone is made from pulverized semi-precious stones mixed with natural pigments bound in resin. Tru-stone is turned and polished to a Semi-gloss finish. Pens made from Tru-stone are simply stunning!

Tru-Stone
Black with Gold Vein
Blue Lapis
Emerald Web
Malachite
Red Jasper
Turquoise with Vein
Turquoise Web
White Marble with Vein
White Marble Web

Resin

Premium resins are turned and polished to a Gloss finish. Pens made from our premium resins are durable and gorgeous!

Resin
Black
Verde (Green)

Acrylic

Acrylics are turned and polished to a Gloss finish. Using acrylics opens the door to numerous varieties of colors and effects. Pens made from acrylics are beautiful and durable!

Acrylics are available in almost every color imaginable, here is just a sampling . . .

Acrylic
Yellow with White Swirl
Royal with White Swirl
Brown/Black Marble
Blue Silk
Aquamarine
Green Silk
Ruby Silk
Pink Pearl
White Pearl
Royal Waters
Blue with Black swirl
Ivory Pearl
Metal Swirl
Turquoise Swirl

Don't see what you're looking for? Request a Custom Color using the Contact Us form.