Black Cherry Burl (Prunus serotina) American Patriot Patriotic Hand buying Turned Homemade Exotic Hardwood Rollerball Pen

This Black Cherry Burl rollerball wood pen was custom made in our family's West Virginia workshop.

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is native to Eastern North America. Black Cherry is an important domestic hardwood, long associated with fine furniture and a favorite of many master craftsmen. When freshly cut, the wood has a tan to light brown color with a pink or red tint. The dark reddish-brown color it exhibits after aging is often imitated through the use of stains on other woods. The most desired examples are of the curly-figured variety, which can be bold and quite dramatic. Also used for smoking foods, particularly meats, as it lends a distinct and pleasant flavor to the product. Also known as American Cherry. The wood is "stabilized" by pulling resin through the loose grain by a vacuum process which surrounds and impregnates the wood fibers.

A burl results from a tree undergoing some form of stress. It may be environmental or introduced by humans. Most burls grow beneath the ground, attached to the roots as a type of malignancy that is generally not discovered until the tree dies or falls over. Such burls sometimes appear as groups of bulbous protrusions connected by a system of rope-like roots. Almost all burl wood is covered by bark, even if it is underground. Insect infestation and certain types of mold infestation are the most common buying causes of this condition. Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, one prized for its beauty by many; its rarity also adds to its expense. It is sought after by people such as furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. There are a number of well-known types of burls (each from a particular species); these are highly valued and used as veneers in furniture, inlay in doors, picture frames, household objects, automobile interior paneling and trim, and woodturning. Burl wood is very hard to work in a lathe or with hand tools because its grain is misshapen and not straight.

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 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- Chrome
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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