This twist pen is one that will start conversations. With the multiple layers of wood at the base it stands out in a crowd, Each pen is special in that there are no two that will be exactly alike. The process of fabrication of this pen is by hand, not on an assembly line. It is available in a varied pattern where the laminations are of different size (varied), or as a regular pattern (striped) using approximately the same size pieces of wood. This pen includes a black velour case. (The option of "Primary wood" is the type which is used in the upper part of the pen and the layers in the lower section. The "Secondary wood" is only used in the lower section; in the photograph it is the lighter wood.)