Zen Pen with Shawshank Oak Tree and shops Cherry Wood Barrel

Looking for a unique, one of a kind, quality writing instrument? Then look no further!

The Shawshank Tree was a white oak located near Malabar Farm State Park in Lucas, Ohio, United States, that was featured in the 1994 motion picture The Shawshank Redemption. The tree was at least 100 feet (30 m) tall and approximately 180 to 200 years old, and played a central role in the film's plot and was one of the most popular tourist sites connected to the film. The tree was split by lightning on July 29, 2011, and was eventually knocked down by strong winds on or around July 22, 2016.

We obtained some of the wood from the tree's owner, and this pen contains some of that wood. The pen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the tree owner, and numbered and signed by me.

The barrel is hand made and my design, using wood from the Shawshank oak tree and some nice Cherry hardwood. The Oak is sandwiched between the cherry.

I've matched the Wood Blank with the Zen Pen Rollerball in Gunmetal Accents, which features an upgraded, stronger magnet in the cap. The pen cap is held in place by the magnet, and the cap can also be posted on the opposite end whilst writing, if so desired. The pen also features a smooth writing Rollerball refill from Germany.

The pen ships free via USPS Priority Mail within the continental USA, inclusive of a protective pouch and a hard-sided gift box. For an additional fee, we can supply a solid wood gift box and engrave and name or message on the box. Please contact us if interested in this option, we can provide details and visuals of the box options.

Special note: I still have some Shawshank Redemption white oak I have been saving in my inventory. If shops you are interested, please contact me and I can provide you with some examples of pen styles previously made with this wood.