Pen Turning Blanks – Timber - Tasmanian Blackwood - Australia

Beloved by woodworkers and pen makers the world over, Tasmanian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is one of Australia’s most prized cabinet timbers — and it’s easy to see why. Its rich, interlocked grain produces dramatic fiddleback and ripple figure that catches the light with every angle, while its colour palette shifts from warm golden-brown through to deep chocolate and near-black streaks. The result is a pen blank of genuine elegance and visual depth.

Our Tasmanian Blackwood pen blanks are pre-cut and lathe-ready, sourced from sustainably managed Tasmanian timber. Whether you’re making a pen as a gift or building out your handcrafted collection, Blackwood delivers a level of refinement that’s hard to match at any price point.

• Species: Tasmanian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
• Origin: Tasmania, Australia
• Colour: Golden-brown to deep chocolate with dramatic figure and dark streaking
• Often features fiddleback or ripple 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

Tasmanian Blackwood turns and finishes superbly, responding beautifully to friction polish, CA glue, and oil finishes to produce a deep, lustrous result. It’s a timber with serious credentials — used in fine furniture, guitars, and musical instruments — and it brings that same quality to every pen it produces. A standout choice for pen makers who appreciate the finer things.