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PENS & PENCILS - Bethlehem Olive (Olea europaea)

Learn about this timber
The olive tree, Olea europaea, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to Mediterranean Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is short and squat and rarely exceeds 8–15 m (25–50 ft) in height. although some in southern Italy grow larger than this. The timber is hard and rich in color, and is prized all around the world for its appearance, density, and fine texture. Olive usually grows in a very twisted and irregular way, with a large number of side branches twisting the trunk in many directions, which makes it very interesting in appearance. The surface of olive wood can be easily polished to a high degree. While it can be a bit uncooperating during cutting, olive wood can easily be glued. It has a distinct, pleasant, and sweet odor during cutting, and this odor usually remains present in the finished product for several years.

The authentic Bethlehem timber for this pen was given to me by a friend.

 

#1 This beautiful pen will look great on your desk or in your hand. The striking wavy grain lines and highly polished surface can draw your mind to faraway places as you think about where this timber comes from. Silver hardware and ringed waist band contrast nicely with the warm tones in the timber. Combine this with one of our handcrafted display cases to make a great gift for someone you love.

Price: $57.95

#2 This fountain pen will be one to cherish for many years to come. Beautiful striping in the timber against gold hardware make a truly beautiful gift.

$75.95

#3 Another fountain pen to cherish for many years to come. Beautiful striping in the timber against gold hardware make a truly beautiful gift.

$75.95

#4 Beautiful colour stipes in this pen are sure to please the eye, and the gold hardware blends well with the timber. Twist top action extends and retracts the ball point tip. The refill for this pen is a standard Parker style and is accessed by unscrewing the nose cone.

$75.95