Black Mesquite Burl Fountain Pen

 black mesquite burl wood handmade custom fountain pen
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Mesquite Wood
Source: American Southwest from Mexican border to southern Utah.
Description: Mesquite, also known as Texas Ironwood, is a hardy wood that thrives in arid climates. It's root structure has been known to reach down over 160 feet to draw water from the water table. Normally Mesquite is harversted from shrub sized trees by cattle ranchers as it competes for moisture with range grasses. It is an exeptionally hard wood and is much sought by woodworkers and woodturners.
Availability: Mesquite wood is readily available.
  • Crafted using Black Mesquite Burl from Arizona
  • Trim is rhodium plated for longer wear
  • Wood grain is matched
  • Exceptional dark wood grain looks extremely elegant
  • Bowl shape design in trim pieces
  • Durable high gloss finish
  • Top quality German-made two-tone nib
  • Uses either a standard international cartridge or a refillable pump
  • Large pen, but due to it's design is a lightweight pen weighing just 35 grams total weight
  • Cap does not post when in use
  • This pen represents outstanding value and compares favorably to pens selling at three to four times this price
  • May be converted to a rollerball pen if you prefer
  • Weight - 35 gr
  • Length - 5 3/8 in
$64.95
plus $4.80 shipping and handling

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