Ballpoint pen handmade in Lignum Vitae Fenland gift polished and waxed to its

polished and waxed to its final finish

The body is turned on a lathe to the final shape as seen

The pen is made from Mulberry wood with Chrome metal coloured metal fittings

At the age of around 200 years new shoots develop at the base of the trunk and eventually grow into a new tree

HMS Hermes was in service with the Royal Navy form 1959 to 1984

Ballpoint pen handmade in Lignum Vitae Fenland gift polished and waxed to itsLignum vitae ballpoint pen Quality wooden ballpoint twist pen handmade in genuine lignum vitae. The pen features gunmetal coloured fittings which perfectly contrast with the wood. Lignum Vitae is regarded by most to be both the heaviest and hardest wood in the world. Its durability in submerged or ground contact applications is also exceptional. Lignum Vitae has been used for propeller shaft bearings on ships, and its natural oils provide self