The birch (Betula pendula) is found throughout Central Europe and is one of the most important pioneer trees. It loves light and reaches a growth height of 30m with a maximum trunk diameter of 0.8m. It only lives to a maximum of 150 years. The bark of the birch contains terpenes as therapeutically effective components, which are particularly important anti-inflammatories and have tumour-inhibiting and antiviral effects, such as betulin, betulinic acid and lupeol. The blood-cleansing and diuretic effect has been known for centuries. Leaf teas are used for kidney gout, kidney and bladder stones and other kidney-bladder diseases, and an internal use of birch sap is also described.
In the customs of all Nordic and Scandinavian peoples, the birch plays a large and important role. It was dedicated to the goddess Freya. The mythological significance of the birch as the "tree of protection" should also be emphasised. The birch tree is also considered the tree of light, and superstition has it that it attracts lightning, which is why it is rarely found on farms. Customs such as the Maypole have survived to the present day.
The burl wood here is a rarity and is hardly ever offered.
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