A pen lost at sea

[MedWoodWorx]

I just finished this pen made from wood i gathered at the local boatyard. It was a wrecked old fishing boat left in pieces to rot. I am not certain of its age but most of these boats were made either pre-ww2 or immediately after. The wood was really dry and somewhat brittle to work with; when i managed to get close to its final shape i oil sanded it until 1500 grit and then used just oil as a finish since i didn't want to make it shinny. I believe its black mullbery, the wood of choice for boat lumber back at the day.
The pen was really difficult to photograph but i think you get an idea, the pen kit is an omega kit from taylors mirfield, cheers.

 

[Todd in PA]

Nice pen! Great rescue!
I've used red mulberry and it has a shimmering quality—the light grain becomes dark and the dark becomes light depending on the angle it's viewed at. I love mulberry for this reason.

 

[Edgar]

Looks great, Mike. I always like woods with a story.

 

[tomtedesco]

Good work, pens with a history always mean more.

 

[howsitwork]

I like the almost "feathered grain" and the hardware definitely suits it.

nice work

 

[MedWoodWorx]

I like the almost "feathered grain" and the hardware definitely suits it.

nice work

Thank you very much. Yes mulberry has a distinct subtle grain

 

[MedWoodWorx]

Nice pen! Great rescue!
I've used red mulberry and it has a shimmering quality—the light grain becomes dark and the dark becomes light depending on the angle it's viewed at. I love mulberry for this reason.

You will not believe how hard it was to take "proper" pictures, this wood grain is really bizarre.