Milo Wood Pen, Glacia Style, Hand Turned 24kt deals Gold Plated Twist Ballpoint Pen In Rosewood Pen Box
This hand turned Glacia style 24kt Gold plated twist ballpoint pen is made from rare indigenous Hawaiian Milo wood brought by seed to the Hawaiian islands in the canoes of the earliest Polynesian settlers. This beautiful wood was deals prized by early Hawaiians who considered it a sacred tree the use of which was prohibited by commoners and reserved only for the chiefs or Alii of ancient Hawaii. The house of King Kamehameha I in Waikīkī was surrounded by Milo. In Hawaiian, "milo" means to twist, curl, or spin. The Milo wood in this pen is at the intersection of the dark brown heartwood and blond sapwood with reddish pink veins beautifully displayed by the long continuous wooden barrel. The top cap has a sculpted design that reminiscent of a Spanish piece of eight coin. Engraved vines and leaves wrap around the lower portion of the cap. Stylish, elegant and graceful with a simple, eye-catching design that enhances its appeal to both men and women, balance and comfort make this a pen to use and display as well as a great gift. Top quality components throughout assure dependability and performance. A unique heirloom quality usable work of art and a truly rare wood.
• Made from rare and beautiful Hawaiian Milo wood (Thespesia populnea). Milo is indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands.
• Elegant shape that appeals to both men and women
• Smooth premium finial twist mechanism
• Balanced, smooth and comfortable in the hand
• Durable 24kt Gold rack plating
• The Hawaiian Milo wood is finished with extremely durable, crystal clear acrylic finish
• Uses premium Parker type Ballpoint or Gel refills
• Finished size: .5" wide x 5" long
Comes in a Rosewood pen box