This definitive and functional ballpoint features a beautiful laser engraved Australian eucalyptus gum tree and a flock of black cockatoos. It is the perfect Australiana gift pen.

 $1 from the sale of this pen goes towards planting trees to reforest Australia with Reforest Now. Plus at checkout you can plant one tree and receive a tree planting certificate.

• Available in gold plated fittings, black and chrome fittings.
• High quality smooth twist / click mechanism options.
• 133 /139 mm body length.
• 43/39 grams weight.
• 13 mm body width for comfortable writing.
• Individually handcrafted by Brisbane woodworkers on a wood lathe.
• Quality Parker style pen refill supplied – black. Refills are easily exchanged out.

• Presented in an eco pen box. A black pen box or an engrave-able timber box can be purchased.

Black Cockatoos

To the Aboriginal Peoples cockatoos represent illumination, they are companions and guides through darkness and accompany the deceased to the afterlife. In their creation story, the cockatoo is the first creature to ever die, and lends understanding that death is a part of transformation and immortality is gained through the process of rebirth and change. Cockatoos are important in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth, seen in their feasting, their carrying and spreading of native seeds for the next season. Black Cockatoos symbolise sacred surrendering, encouraging  the facing of fears; the practice of acceptance and going with the (inevitable) flow of life, in this way, creating spaces for more opportunities as they present themselves.

Cockatoos gather in loud squawking ‘cackles’ and are a rich symbol of partnerships, security in one's group; and their antics demonstrate the traits of mischief and curiosity.

Australian Timber Choices

Ironbark Timber

Ironbark is a distinctive Australian hardwood prized for its strength and durability. The heartwood is a deep dark red to red-brown with a fine texture.  Aboriginal People’s used ironbark to make clapsticks and spear throwers. It is a heavy and dense timber used in decking, flooring, outdoor framing, railway sleepers, shipbuilding, wharf and bridge construction. Ironbark was used in the hulls of ice-breaker ships, for carriage building, croquet mallets, gymnastic parallel bars and ninepins.

Tasmanian Oak Timber

Tasmanian oak is a distinctive and beautiful wood from three eucalypt species commonly found in Tasmania and the alpine regions in Victoria and NSW.  Tasmanian oak is generally a warm, light toned Australian hardwood timber with a dense, even grain.

Huon Pine Timber

Huon pine is an ancient and distinctive Australian timber with an extremely fine grain and a striking creamy tone. It is a highly sought after for its beauty, durability and workability.  The early timber cutters scoured the entire Tasmanian wilderness to cut and haul out huon pine logs. The timber was used in furniture, washtubs and is regarded as the best boat building timber in the world.

Want to make it a gift set? A matching Sierra pencil or letter opener will highly compliment your pen (gold and chrome only).

Personalisation makes it extra special.  We can laser engrave a matching timber pen box. In the text box provided:

• Timber box engraving: 50 letters and spaces max (logo, symbols or line drawings are OK).
• We will contact you to confirm your personalisation prior to it being complete.

Complimentary gift wrapping. Add the name, address of the receiver in the text box, along with your personal message. We will gift wrap, add a card with your message and send on your behalf. The package  will not include an invoice.

We are handcrafted Australian timber pen specialists. We would be pleased to design and turn you a bespoke timber pen. You can even supply your own wood that holds precious memories.

An Australiana Sierra pen is the ideal gift for: expats, gardeners, nature lovers, arborists, outdoors enthusiasts, creatives, artists, poets, song writers, note takers, graduation gifts, birthdays, list makers, planners and journal writers.