The main body of the pen is hand turned from Thuya Burr which is found mainly in the Atlas mountains of Morocco, but there are sub-populations to be found in Malta and Southern Spain. The colour is generally an orangish or reddish brown, tending to darken with age to a medium to dark reddish brown. It is nearly always exported and sold as burls from the root of the tree, with the plain or unfigured wood of little commercial value. Thuya Burr  is usually used for carvings, veneer, decorative boxes, turned objects, and other small speciality wood items, such as your pen!

Once the body of the pen had been turned down to size and shape it was sanded with numerous grades of abrasive from 240grit down to 1200. A coat of sanding sealer was applied to help obtain a smooth finish by knitting the woods fibres together. This was then lightly sanded again with 1200g before 6 thin coats of Melamine lacquer were applied each being allowed to harded, denibbed and the the next applied.

To change the standard ‘Parker’ typre refill the tip is unscrewed from the body, carefully ensuring the sring is not lost. once removed the new refill is inserted, the scring slid over the neck of the refil and the tip screwed back into place.

Handmade Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures hown above
• Includes ink cartridge – ready to use
• Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

This roller ball pen was inspired by using a combination of a shotgun cartridge for the top cap and a 30 cal bullet for the main body of the pen. Its unique design makes it the ideal gift of anyone interested in shooting, be it game, clays or targets.

This particular pen has been made using the rare Thuya Burr wood to replicate the cartridge complete with its engraved 22ct plated cartridge cap. A detailed miniature shotgun is used to create the clip. A replica 30cal bullet is used to create the writing tip, whilst the 30cal case and replica primer is used to to close the top of the pen.

All metalwork is 22ct gold plated to enhance the appearance.

As you will see, this is a  really unusual pen and will look stunning on anyone’s desk. If you are looking for that unusual gift, then look no further…… here it it!!

Handmade Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Rollerball Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures hown above
• Includes ink cartridge – ready to use
• Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens