Pen Turning Blanks – Timber - Spotted Gum - Australia

With its striking spotted figuring, interlocked grain, and palette ranging from pale creams through warm browns to rich chocolate tones, Australian Spotted Gum (Corymbia citriodora) is one of the most visually dynamic native timbers you can put on a lathe. The distinctive lemon-scented gum produces a wood that's as tough as it is beautiful — a blank that rewards patience with a pen of real character and presence.

Our Australian Spotted Gum pen blanks are pre-cut and lathe-ready, sourced from sustainably managed Australian timber. The natural variation in colour and figure means every blank is unique, and every pen you turn will be unlike any other.

• Species: Australian Spotted Gum (Corymbia citriodora)
• Origin: Australia
• Colour: Pale cream to warm brown and chocolate tones with spotted figure
• Pre-cut and lathe-ready — no prep required
• Compatible with slimline, cigar, bolt action, fountain pen kits and more
• Each blank is unique — grain, figure, and colour vary naturally

Spotted Gum is a dense, hard-wearing timber that turns and finishes exceptionally well. Its natural lustre responds beautifully to friction polish, CA glue, or oil finishes, making it a favourite among pen makers who want a result that looks as impressive as it feels. A quintessentially Australian timber for a truly standout pen.