The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is found in the Mediterranean and the Near East. It grows between 30 and 60 feet tall. The fruit of the carob tree has a huge economic impact. It can be eaten, as is done in the rural areas where it’s native, and is also used as a chocolate substitute in the United States. Even more important is the seed from which locust bean gum is produced. Locust bean gum is used as a thickening agents and a food additive known as E410, even in organic products.
The wood is reddish with a light sapwood, is dimensionally very stable, and resistant to rotting. It is hard, dense, and heavy. It is particularly suitable for the production of fences, parquet floors, and doors. It is also very resistant to breakage and is therefore frequently used for tool handles and walking sticks. Its durability also makes it a great candidate for use as slow-burning charcoal.
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.
