Just your average domestic wood

[Hippie3180]

Even though it's a common domestic wood the simplicity sure is lovely. American Elm with in house cast Fire Agate.

 

[Mortalis]

I like the look and feel of Elm. My first daily driver was a slim line made with Elm that I father helped cut. I really miss that pen.

 

[Hippie3180]

I like the look and feel of Elm. My first daily driver was a slim line made with Elm that I father helped cut. I really miss that pen.

Not all wood has to be full of drama to be beautiful. Elm finishes so smoothly and is a great turn.

 

[egnald]

Very Nice. The color of the sleeve works very well with the wood. - Dave

 

[mark james]

I will favor many of the 'common domestic timbers.' As a lover of wood in general, a lot of the common woods are great. However... I wish I lived in SW Australia and could claim their 'common' domestic timbers.

 

[Hippie3180]

I will favor many of the 'common domestic timbers.' As a lover of wood in general, a lot of the common woods are great. However... I wish I lived in SW Australia and could claim their 'common' domestic timbers.

Yes, our domestic wood options are fairly limited and not nearly as dramatic..but looking closely at them they still have positive attributes.

 

[leehljp]

That is beautiful wood and beautiful pen!

 

[jrista]

I think this is stunning. Even though its a simple wood, there is something about wood that carries a classic elegance, that modern resins just can't compete with. Love the photography! :O Love it!

 

[KMCloonan]

Gorgeous Pen! Beautiful in its simplicity.

 

[donstephan]

Rewarding a close look, American elm has wonderful lacy medulary ray figure.

 

[sorcerertd]

That is beautiful! I rather like the blonde color of elm, though I'm not sure it's really more fun. Sycamore is nice, too.

My neighbor has a European elm (that's what all my research and apps have led to, anyway) that I got a bit of from a large branch that came off years ago. It has beautiful grain and even a bit of color variation.



This wand is definitely American Elm, cut and kiln dried locally.

 

[garypeck]

The wood may be normal..... But a true artist use the simplest material and turn it into a works of marvel..... And this pen is marvelous!!!

 

[howsitwork]

Contrast of the elm and fire agate is fantastic. well done