Golden Madrone (Nothaphoebe spp.) comes from southeastern Asia and is a subspecies of the laurel family. It is most commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It has a subtle menthol smell that is noticeable when working with it. The three-dimensional appearance of the polished burl is both massive and distinctive with a depth unlike any other wood. The grain growth is relatively large.
The wood is dense, hard, and medium-weight. It is wonderful to work with. Its unique grain means it is often used for decorative purposes such as fine pieces of furniture, knife handles, or guitar bodies.
Dimensions: approx. 125 x 22 x 22 mm, Pen Blank for large fountain pens and rollerballs
The pictured penblank is an example piece, you will receive a penblank which is similar in grain and color.
The delivered Penblanks are dry and can be processed immediately.
Our PenBlanks are ALL labeled, so they have a sticker with the wood species (in german).
Finely grained wood may contain imperfections such as open knots, bark inclusions, or cracks that are typical of the species. These flaws come from the way the tree has grown and are completely natural. They can usually be filled with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (super glue) and wood dust. Mandatory information according to the EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR):
Manufacturer / person responsible:
Company FeinesHolz
Ulf Henke
Plauener Str. 163 / K
13053 Berlin
Berlin, Germany
E-Mail:
gpsr(at)feinesholz.de
