Charred Bird’s Eye Maple L-16

This fountain pen begins as extraordinary Birdseye Maple, a wood treasured for the countless tiny “eyes” scattered throughout its grain—natural markings that create depth, movement, and character unlike any other hardwood. Long favored by master craftsmen, Birdseye Maple has been prized for centuries for its beauty and rarity.

To further reveal the wood’s hidden character, the surface has been treated using Shou Sugi Ban, the traditional Japanese art of controlled charring. Originally developed as a method of preserving wood, this centuries-old technique transforms the maple through fire, deepening its color, enhancing its texture, and bringing dramatic contrast to the intricate grain beneath.