AFRICAN BLACKWOOD (MPINGA) IS A HIGHLY PRIZED WOOD USED TO MANUFACTURE MUSICAL INSTUMENTS LIKE HIGHLAND PIPES, OBOES, AND CLARINETS.  THIS WOOD SHINES WITH IT'S DEEP RICH COLOR.  THE WOOD IS ACCENTED WITH ALUMINIUM INLAYS AND FINISHED WITH A PROTECTIVE ACRYLIC.  POLISHED USING OUR 12 STEP PROCESS THE PEN GIVES OFF A RADIANCE OF POWER.  IT USES "PARKER" REFILLS AND IS EASY TO CARE FOR AND MAINTAIN.  IT WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT RARE GIFT OR A FINE ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION.