ArtFire

The style of this ballpoint pen, letter opener and magnifier desk set is Classic Sculptured with 24kt Gold and Black appointments. At 5 3/8" in length, the pen is well-balanced and comfortable to hold. The letter opener has an overall length 7 7/16" with a 3 1/2" long blade. The magnifier is 5 3/8" in length with a 2" diameter high impact polished glass lens.


The pen is supplied with a Private Reserve Easy Flow 9000 M ink refill (Parker® style) made by the Schmidt® in Germany. The 9000 refill utilizes a specially formulated ink that has a lower viscosity than regular ballpoint ink. This creates an ultra smooth and easy feel as the writing tip glides effortlessly across the paper. This special refill dramatically changes the way your ballpoint pen writes. Essentially giving it close to a roller ball feel, but with the convenience of a ballpoint. A standard Parker® style refill is included for those who prefer the conventional feel of a ballpoint. Replacement refills can be purchased at your local office supply store.

The wood used in this Classic Sculptured Desk Set is Cocobolo. Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa) is a hardwood the grows in the Pacific areas of Central America. The tree grows to about 1ft 6in in diameter and 45 - 50 ft tall. There are two to four closely related species of the genus Dalbergia but, the best known and probably the species contributing most of the wood in the trade is Dalbergia retusa. Because of its great beauty and high value, this species has been heavily exploited and the tree is now in danger of extinction outside of national parks, reserves and commercial plantations. Cocobolo is a very beautiful wood, known to change color after being cut. The heartwood is typically orange or reddish-brown in color, often with a figuring of darker irregular traces weaving through the wood. The sapwood is a creamy yellow and contrasts sharply with the heartwood. It is a fine textured and oily in look and feel, and stands up well to repeated handling and exposure. The wood is famous for its figuring of darker irregular traces weaving through the wood and the piece used in the desk set are superb example of those characteristics.

The desk set was made from a single solid piece of Cocobolo. The grain of the wood in the pen was oriented to match between the two barrels. If you align the top of the letter opener to the tip end of the pen and then place the top of the magnifier to the bottom of the letter opener wood you will see the full length of the grain. A slight crown was turned in each of the four barrels to also give the Desk Set a unique custom look and to further accent the distinctive character of the Cocobolo wood. The barrels have been hand turned and finished on a wood lathe. Because they are each done by hand, no two will be exactly alike.

The barrels have been treated with a clear Danish oil finish and then polished to a high luster with multiple grades of high quality polishing compounds. A final application and buffing with several coats of Carnuba wax completes the finishing process. The finish is very durable and resistant to moisture and oils from hands. With proper care you should be able to enjoy your pen and letter opener for many years to come.

A care and information sheet is included..

The Desk Set is shipped in a Premium Leatherette Gift box with a textured velvet pen sleeve via insured USPS First Class Mail.

International shipment is available on all items. Please contact me for the rate to your country before placing an order and I will provide you the rate information. United States Postal Service Insured Priority Mail is the preferred method but, Insured First Class Mail is also available. You must provide your phone number for the customs form entry..

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