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Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa) is a tropical hardwood tree that is native to Central America, mainly found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Nicaragua. It belongs to the genus Dalbergia, which also includes other valuable and highly sought-after woods like Brazilian Rosewood and African Blackwood.

Cocobolo wood is known for its distinctive coloration and grain pattern. It ranges in color from a reddish-brown to a deep burgundy, often with a pronounced figure that includes swirls and stripes. The wood is extremely dense and hard, with a specific gravity of around 1.0, making it highly resistant to rot and insect damage.

Due to its striking appearance and excellent durability, cocobolo wood is often used in high-end woodworking projects such as fine furniture, cabinetry, and decorative veneers. It is also a popular choice for making musical instruments, particularly acoustic and electric guitars, because of its excellent acoustic properties.

However, cocobolo wood is becoming increasingly rare and expensive due to over-harvesting and deforestation. It is a protected species under international law, and its use is highly regulated. As a result, sustainable alternatives such as Indian Rosewood and Sapele are often used in place of cocobolo for woodworking, musical instrument construction and high-end luxury turnings. Due to the fact this is a genuine rosewood, legislation prohibits shipment outside the continental United States due to CITES II legislation.

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Due to legal restrictions, legislation permits this from being shipped outside of the USA

More information: Gaboon Ebony is an exotic wood native to Western Africa. It is an extremely hard, dense, and heavy wood, with a very fine texture. The sapwood is pink to pale red-brown in color, while the heartwood is a uniform jet-black or black-brown streaked. Gaboon Ebony is perhaps the most sought-after exotic wood in the world, as it is the traditional fingerboard “wood of choice” for orchestral stringed instruments (violins, violas, cellos, etc.) along with high-end piano keys and chess sets. Ebony is rare, and in high demand. Accordingly, legislation prohibits shipment outside the continental United States due to CITES II legislation.

The pen:

The Rhodium finish & streamlined style allows for an elegant pen that feels, writes & has that jaw dropping appeal.

* I include a velvet sleeve with all pens regardless of whether or not a custom box is ordered.

* I include replacement ink cartridges in the color of your choosing—blue or black ink, medium or fine point

Size: ~1/2” breadth x 5-1/2” in length
Finish: Dewaxed Shellac followed by a thin coat of an acrylic sealer with a nitrocellulose stringed instrument lacquer for a flawless glass finish. Last is a coat of Bowling Alley Wax, buffed to perfection.

–Box or display cases available: Please see separate listing: etsy.com/listing/759585297

Gifting Ideas:
• The person who has everything
• Retirement
• Any holiday
• Just because
• Back to school
• Father’s Day
• Mother’s Day
• Graduation
• His and hers wedding gifts
• Best Man / Maid of Honor / Matron of Honor
• Birthday
• Anniversary

One of the most breathtaking woods, in a pen that is of the same caliper.

You may be asking why this prestigious pen is priced much differently than my other listed Cocobolo pens: the slimline style, brushed satin hardware is much less expensive than my other hardware kits. The major expense? Just the high value ascribed to the wood due to its rarity. Ie., the wood is the same exact species, cut and turned from the exact same wood. Simply a smaller, more economical pen to produce. That’s all there is to it!

Note: Cocobolo is a true rosewood and cannot be shipped outside the US.

Pen comes with velvet sleeve & refill cartridge of your choice in color.