I love this wood -- a warm color with dramatic grains that really call attention to a ballpoint. I'm going to start making more ballpoints in Bocote, but for now, this is the only one I have.

When I want a no-fuss, hardworking pen, this is the one I reach for. It opens with a solid "click" and writes like a dream. It uses the Parker T-Ball Jotter refill, which is available in fine, medium or gel.

This is a pen you won't see available from many pen makers, but it's one of my favorites. The center band is gorgeous, the fittings and platings are very high quality, and the lines are sleek and graceful.