Our range of beautiful natural woods
Personalisation starts with the wood. Pens, paperweights and many other pieces can be made in any of these. If you want something else, Paul can source other timbers on request.
OakMostly English oak from North Norfolk. Strong, honey-coloured, our everyday timber.
AshPale and springy, with a clear, straight grain.
ElmWild, swirling grain, beautiful in burr.
WalnutRich chocolate brown, smooth and heavy.
YewWarm orange tones, tight and hard-wearing.
She oakLacy, flecked figure.
OliveDense and dramatic, with dark swirling lines.
PadaukBright red-orange that deepens with age.
ZebranoBold dark stripes on a light ground.
WengeAlmost black, with fine light lines.
Purple heartA natural purple that needs no stain.
CocoboloDeep reds and oranges, oily and smooth.
KingwoodDark violet-brown with fine stripes.
Lignum vitaeOne of the densest woods in the world.
Mexican rosewoodWarm red-brown with dark streaks.
Brazilian tulipCream and pink-red stripes.
Black palmBlack fibres in a light ground, striking end grain.
Every piece of wood is different. Colours deepen or mellow with age and light, and the grain on your piece will differ from these samples. That's the point.