Pen blank?

[Wood Knot]

Does it matter which way the grain runs on a pen blank?

Here's why I ask, I have some really nice tight grained mahogany wood blocks, the only thing is in order for them to be used as pen blanks the grain would run horizontally around the pen.

 

[d_bondi]

It is completely up to you.

Crosscut wood can make a GREAT looking pen. Do be aware... it is harder to turn end grain and you will need very very sharp tools.