Black & White Ebony Pen Blanks

Create truly unforgettable pens with our Black & White Ebony Pen Blanks. One of the most visually striking exotic hardwoods available, Black & White Ebony features dramatic black streaks and contrasting creamy tan to pale golden wood tones. Every blank displays its own unique pattern, making each finished pen a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Highly sought after by pen turners, collectors, and woodworkers, Black & White Ebony combines exceptional beauty with excellent durability. Whether paired with Gold, Chrome, Gun Metal, Black Titanium, or Antique Brass pen kits, it creates stunning writing instruments with unmistakable character.

Features & Highlights

• Dramatic black streaking and contrasting light wood coloration
• Each blank displays unique natural patterns and figure
• Dense exotic hardwood with exceptional durability
• Creates stunning high-end custom pens
• Sands smoothly and polishes to a beautiful finish
• Excellent choice for fountain pens, rollerball pens, and executive pens
• Complements virtually any pen kit plating
• Highly sought after by collectors and woodturners

Why Turners Love Black & White Ebony

Black & White Ebony is prized for its incredible natural contrast and artistic appearance. No two blanks are alike, ensuring every pen is completely unique. The striking black lines and bold figure often resemble natural ink drawings across the wood, making this species a favorite for showcase pens, gift pens, and collector-grade writing instruments.

Its density and stability allow it to finish beautifully while highlighting the dramatic grain patterns that make this wood famous throughout the turning community.

Specifications

• Common Name: Black & White Ebony
• Scientific Name: Diospyros malabarica
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Wood Type: Exotic Hardwood
• Color: Creamy tan to pale golden brown with dramatic black streaking
• Grain: Generally straight with bold contrasting figure
• Texture: Fine and even
• Natural Luster: Medium
• Blank Size: Approximately 3/4” x 3/4” x 5”
• Stabilized: No
• Sold As: Individual Pen Blank

Perfect For

• Custom Ballpoint Pens
• Rollerball Pens
• Fountain Pens
• Executive Gift Pens
• Collectible Writing Instruments
• Artisan Pen Projects
• Premium Handmade Gifts

Turning Notes

Black & White Ebony turns cleanly with sharp tools and rewards patient sanding with an exceptionally attractive finish. Due to the dramatic grain variation, each blank will reveal unique patterns as it is turned. A CA finish, friction polish, or other quality finish will enhance the wood’s natural contrast and depth, creating a truly spectacular finished pen.

Each blank is unique and will vary significantly in color, grain, and figure.