Lovely Panga Panga Rollerball Pen with Chrome Plated Fittings (575)
Handmade Panga Panga Rollerball Pen that would make a great retirement, anniversary or birthday gift
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Lovely Panga Panga Rollerball Pen
This is a Lovely Rollerball Pen made from wood from the Panga Panga tree with Chrome Plated fittings. The finished pen is “pillared” meaning that the cap can be screwed on the back of the pen to extend it for anyone who likes to use a longer pen. The pen comes in a black velveteen pouch (or the chance to have a black velvet pen box with white and blue interior as an added extra). Please make sure that you inspect all of the pictures (click on them to enlarge) as this is the pen that is for sale and the one you will receive.
Type of Pen:
Plated Fittings:
Body Materials:
Pocket Clip:
Pillared:
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Included:
Rollerball Pen
Chrome Plate
Panga Panga
Roller Type Pocket Clip
Yes
6½ inches (166mm)
4⅞ inches (125mm)
5 inches (130mm)
42 grams
25 grams
Comes with Schmidt Fine Refill fitted and is in a black velveteen pen pouch (or black velvet pen box with white and blue interior for an extra charge).
About the Timber
Panga Panga is from East and South-East Africa (Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe). This species is sometimes confused with its cousin Wenge which is very similar in appearance but grows in West and Central Africa.
This species is a deep, dark chocolate brown with alternating depths of colour and whitish/yellowish tissue which has the effect of stripes and swirls. This tissue sometimes appears light spots on the timber. This species looks superb when laid as a parquet wood block floor, with the bold wavy-stripe appearance giving an added dimension and interest. It also works well as a striking border to a paler colour parquet block, such as sycamore or maple.
A hard wood, stable and heavy, so as a consequence it has exceptionally good ‘resistance to wear’ properties. It glues satisfactorily and will take a polish well, with a very faint scent when sanded. A dense timber, which feels cool and hard to the touch with a smooth feel to it. This is an unusual species of great interest and quality.
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Each pen is made using sustainable or recycled timber and top quality components. Once turned and sanded, to give the best possible protection it has up to ten coats of finish and then a polish. It comes complete in a velvet sleeve, full instructions on the care of the pen and a certificate of authenticity, confirming that I have turned the pen personally and in most cases the date it was constructed.
This pen is constructed from timber. Being a natural material each piece is unique in colour and figuring, which will slightly change colour and darken in time. The pen may be smooth to the touch or you may be able to feel the grain, blemishes and faults in the wood under the finish. Pens that are really smooth, with no blemishes are made of plastic!
All of my pens are UK post free and are usually dispatched within two days by 1st Class Mail (24 Tracked). For orders outside the UK please see the overseas postage charges and these will send by Tracked Royal Mail International Standard. Also be aware that the buyer is responsible for any import and custom tax.
Price Including tracked UK Postage
from £28.99
Price Including Overseas Tracked Postage
from £39.60
Please note that non UK buyers are responsible for
any taxes and custom charges made once the pen has been posted and left the country.
If you have any questions please email me