Padauk Hardwood Pen Blanks Pack of 5 – Rare Exotic Timber

Exotic Padauk Hardwood Pen Blanks – Pack of 5

Sourced from the forests of Central and Western Africa, Padauk is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant colour, and outstanding workability—making it a top choice among pen turners.

Rarity & Appeal

Padauk is considered a moderately rare exotic hardwood, prized for its rich orange-red hue that deepens over time into a warm, reddish-brown patina. Each blank displays unique grain patterns—from straight and even to subtly interlocking—ensuring every pen you create is truly one-of-a-kind.

Hardness & Durability

With a Janka hardness rating of approximately 1970 lbf, Padauk is impressively strong and dense. This provides:

• Smooth, crisp cuts on the lathe

• Excellent dimensional stability

• A durable finished product built for long-term use

Details

• Quantity: 5 pen blanks

• Material: Genuine African Padauk hardwood

• Typical Dimensions: 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 6″ (minimum size)

Padauk is considered a moderately rare exotic hardwood, valued for both its limited availability and its striking natural characteristics. Unlike common domestic species, Padauk is harvested primarily from select regions of Central and Western Africa, where responsible sourcing and controlled export make it less accessible on the global market. Its vibrant orange-red colouration—unusual even among exotic woods—adds to its desirability, as does its long-lasting durability. Because high-quality Padauk trees take many years to mature and produce lumber with consistent colour and grain, premium pen-sized blanks are not always easy to obtain. This combination of restricted origin, slow growth, and strong demand makes Padauk a sought-after and relatively rare choice for fine woodworking and turning projects.