The London plane (Platanus x hispanica) has hairy, globular fruits and very striking bark, which is relatively thin, grey, and peels off not unlike dandruff. The plane is a widely used in Europe to line streets. Its immunity to car exhaust makes it predestined to this role. It’s also a grand tree than can reach heights of up to 160 feet, with high crown that spreads out wide.
This pen blank has been stabilized and fully impregnated with acrylic resin using a complex vacuum process. It absorbs virtually no water, meaning it retains its shape and no longer splits. Stabilized wood can be worked very well with sharp tools and behaves like hardwood. The stabilization process results in excellent hardness, durability, and stability. This makes it well-suited for heavy-duty use and humid environments, such as outdoor settings. Different types of wood absorb varying amounts of resin, with dense woods naturally absorbing the most.
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
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