The Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) originates from North America, so named due to its primary natural habitat which stretches out from Kentucky to include states as far away as Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It’s also been found in Ontario. It was called coffeetree because its seeds used to be roasted to brew a coffee-like beverage, but since the seed contains slightly toxic ingredients, it is not really a good idea to drink such coffee in large quantities. The tree reaches heights between 50 and 100 feet.
The wood is hard and heavy, very much like ash, even with a very similar appearance if you overlook the reddish color. It is very good to work with and is gorgeous when polished. It is often used in furniture making.
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.
