The color of this wood species will be even darker than in the image when delivered. It will quickly darken with time, but the freshly cut surface is a deep crimson like dragon's blood, which is truly impressive. This is a must-have item for rosewood enthusiasts. Can be changed to a mechanical pencil. With mechanical pencil hardware, the weight will be reduced by approximately 5g. If you wish to do so, please contact us in the comments. ↓ Mechanical Pencil Details ↓ Fixed type: 0.5mm Mechanism: Fixed type Wood Species: Maritima Hardware: KATO202 (supervised by Kobo Setsuri) Width (max): Approximately 14mm Total Length: Approximately 136.8mm Weight: Approximately 32g Finish: Kinu Oil ☀︎ Details ・To make it easy to hold, the shape is designed to be most expanded slightly closer to the nib than the center. ・The wood is sanded with grits ranging from coarse to 600. This creates a moderate luster, allowing you to enjoy the natural texture and aroma of the wood. ・The surface is cut repeatedly while checking to ensure there are no irregularities. ・The finish uses Kinu Oil. The main ingredient is rice-derived, tasteless and odorless, and gentle on the skin. ・By alternating sanding vertically and horizontally, the sanding marks are made less noticeable. ★ Maritima Rosewood native to Africa, mainly Madagascar. Scientific name: Dalbergia maritima Other name: Bois de Rose A species of the genus Dalbergia, it is called Shitan (紫檀) in Japan. It has a high oil content and a beautiful luster.