The American cowboy lives what he believes and does not worry about conforming to anyone's mold. At the same time, a cowboy is a man of substance, strength and courage. The cowboy symbols on this pen are evidence of the real culture of hard work, horsemanship, and individualism. A replica of a tooled leather boot on top of the clip is the ultimate symbol of this American icon. The interlocking horseshoes around the center band are symbol of luck. While the stars throughout the pen design are a nod to the sheriffs of the Wild West, and stand for law, order and good will. Your gift recipient doesn't need to be a Cowboy to appreciate this pen; the symbolism of Cowboy and the Wild West is admired throughout the world. Smooth writing performance with a Parker® style refill. Plus, with its rich, warm pewter finish and dark antique highlights, the details of this pen will surely impress.

African Blackwood grows in Africa, and mostly grows as a small bush, making harvest of good pieces very difficult.  Sometimes it does grow in a tree form.  It is a true rosewood.  It is the classic wood of choice for bagpipes, clarinets and other musical instruments.  The wood has a natural resistance to saliva (which ebony does not) and the grain is very fine.  It is one of the world's finest turning woods and takes the finest details, making it also one of the best for ornamental turning.  The specific gravity is between 1.0 and 1.2, with a dry weight around 78 pounds per cubic foot.  African blackwood is not really black, but ranges from dark violet to brownish.

As a world-renowned artisan, I was able to form this fine writing instrument through a painstaking process that involved several hours and stages in order to present a finely polished work of art. Each blank was measured and drilled before inserting a brass tube. They were then trued on each end before being placed on my Rikon midi-lathe for the shaping using various chisels. When the desired shape was achieved, I then took them through a multi-stage sanding process finishing with nine steps of micro-mesh, followed by a multi-step polishing with Aussie Oil followed up with three coats of carnauba wax resulting in a glass like finish.

This fine writing instrument is destined to provide years of pleasure for the discriminating user. Its unique, one-of-a-kind design will speak volumes to your individuality, knowing that you are carrying the pride of handmade craftsmanship that is often lacking in a world of duplicity.

What you get:

The exact pen pictured

Parker style pen refill (inside the pen)

Protective plastic tube

Certificate of Authenticity

My sincere thanks and appreciation