Pen Turning Blanks – Timber - Californian Redwood - US

Turn a piece of living history. Californian Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is one of the most iconic trees on the planet — the tallest living species on earth, with some individuals dating back over a thousand years. Its timber carries that same sense of scale and wonder: warm reddish-brown tones, a straight, even grain, and a naturally silky texture that feels extraordinary in the hand. A Redwood pen isn’t just beautiful — it’s a conversation.

Our Californian Redwood pen blanks are pre-cut and lathe-ready, sourced from reclaimed or sustainably managed timber. Lightweight yet strong, Redwood is a joy to turn and produces a pen with a warmth and character that’s genuinely unlike anything else in the range.

• Species: Californian Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
• Origin: United States
• Colour: Warm reddish-brown tones with occasional darker streaking
• Straight, even grain with a naturally fine, silky texture
• Lightweight for a hardwood — produces a comfortable, easy-to-carry pen
• Pre-cut and lathe-ready — no prep required
• Compatible with slimline, cigar, bolt action, fountain pen kits and more
• Each blank is unique — grain, colour, and character vary naturally

Redwood turns beautifully — it’s soft enough to cut cleanly with minimal effort, yet stable enough to hold crisp detail and a smooth, even finish. Oil and CA finishes both bring out its natural warmth and depth superbly. If you want a pen blank that carries genuine story and soul, Californian Redwood is hard to beat.