The European smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria) is native to Central and Southern Europe, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and China. It grows mostly as a broad and bushy shrub to heights of just 10 to 15 feet. It does not have a very large trunk, usually no more than 4-6 inches across. The wood contains ingredients that have been used as dyes since ancient times.
The wood is hard, somewhat heavy, and tough. It is one of the exotic woods native to Europe and has an exceptional yellow-greenish color that is very stable.
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.
