Oak Pen Tray M

A pen tray made from solid oak wood, crafted in Poland – compact, warm in tone, and with a surface that smells of natural oil and feels silky matte. The tray holds three writing instruments and keeps them within reach without cluttering the desk. Because the wood is solid oak, each piece bears a different grain pattern – no two are alike.

Special Features

• Solid oak wood: The full material thickness provides noticeable weight and stability – the tray won't slip when removing a pen.
• Natural oiled surface: The oil penetrates the wood, seals it without a plastic film, and leaves the grain open and lively. The surface remains matte and warm, not glossy.
• Individual grain pattern: No two pieces are identical. Knots, color gradations, and lines emerge from the natural growth of oak – each tray is a unique piece.
• Three storage spaces: Room for fountain pens, ballpoint pens, fineliners, pencils, or brushes – lined up side by side, always within reach.
• Compact format: 80 × 180 mm fits any desk without taking up space needed for paper or documents.

Application & Tips

• Daily-use writing instruments – favorite fountain pen, signature ballpoint pen, pencil – sit in the tray within reach instead of disappearing in a drawer.
• For those using multiple ink colors, the tray works as a small color palette: three fountain pens with different inks, always visible and accessible.
• The oiled oak wood can be refreshed with a drop of linseed oil or wood care oil if needed – the surface takes it in easily and looks like new afterward.
• The tray is suitable for writing instruments with round or flat cross-sections. Very thick grip pieces (e.g., large demonstrators) may not fit all spaces depending on slot width – measuring before purchase is worthwhile.
• Besides the desk, the tray also works on a drawing table or calligraphy workstation: writing quills, broad pens, and brushes sit sorted and within reach.

For Wood Enthusiasts

Oak is a hard, porous hardwood with large vessels – visible as characteristic pores on the surface and as distinctive transitions between earlywood and latewood. Treatment with natural oil (without varnish sealing) means the wood pores remain open: the surface breathes, absorbs moisture, and releases it again. Over time, solid oak wood develops a patina – the surface darkens slightly and gains depth. The Polish craftsmanship behind these trays works with local oak; the individual grain pattern is not decoration but the result of natural growth.

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