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Zebrano and Chrome Enclosed End Fountain Pen

ZEBRANO - Microberlinia brazzavillensis

Also called Zebrawood, Zebrano is a pale brown colour broken up by parallel darker streaks which create the zebra pattern that give this timber its name. Zebrano has a coarse texture, and the interlocking grain is generally straight. With an oil finish, Zebrano can turn a dark brown colour.

This fountain pen is slightly different to most of mine, rather than having a chrome end piece to the main body of the pen this one is of an enclosed design. The turning and finishing does take a little longer as a pen mandrel can't be used and the blank has to be driven on a purposely made friction drive.

I turned this pen on Sunday November 10th whilst we were in for alterations. It was a chilly but sunny day and the boat yard was free of the noise of angle grinders and welders that start up by 8.00 on week days.

1. Zebrano and chrome enclosed end fountain pen
2. This style is not postable, the lid can't be posted on the pen end
3. The cap about half way through turning
4. The main pen body on its friction drive
5. A chilly morning just outside Lime Farm marina