6 hardwoods,
chosen by behaviour.

Reddish under oil and the softest we stock, which makes the laser sit cleanly.

Best for Gifts — it engraves cleanest

Dark, fine, very stable. Darkens further with light and handling.

Best for Anything that should look better in five years than today

A pronounced figure that reads across a room. Resists the ring a hot cup leaves.

Best for Trays, stations and furniture

Pale, tight-grained and hard enough to take daily abuse.

Best for Tamping stations — dense and stable under pressure

Warm brown with a strong, swirling figure.

Best for Cups

Carries its own oil; boats have been built from it for two centuries. Shrugs off water.

Best for Trays, and anything near a sink