Wood Type: Ebony Burl, Superb Grade, with Bark Inclusion Please let me know your preference for a ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil in the comments. Thank you for your cooperation. All wooden shafts use natural materials. There may be some minor scratches or slight abrasions from polishing. Any issues affecting writing, or very large scratches or bark inclusions, are corrected. Because natural materials are used, the appearance of the wood grain will vary depending on the lighting.