I agree, that is probably not the best photo, hopefully this new one will show it off better. One thing I don't like about the Patrizio is there is so much black in the hardware, it tends to overwhelm the rest. PSI has a new line of Patrizio pen that gets rid of the black for titanium or some other metal and I am excited to get some of those kits. As far as the wood goes, when I bought it it was labeled African Olivewood. I will admit however I am no wood expert and if the package was mislabeled it is likely I would not know it. Thanks for the C and C. Like I said I am glad to be back.