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- Choose an Intrepid Pen Color - All have Natural Soapstone & Carved Wood Beading
Choose an Intrepid Pen Color - All have Natural Soapstone & Carved Wood Beading
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The Intrepid Pen makes a confident statement for men and women. As shown in the photos, Pen choices are Black, Gun Metal, Metallic Copper-Bronze, Brown, Silver and Gold. The Black, Gun Metal and Silver Pens have the option of a Bolt-shaped Cap for those who want an even bolder look! Photos also show the lovely natural coloration of Soapstone, and the Carved Wood (from India). All Intrepid Pens have both Carved Soapstone and Wood focal beads. An example of a Black Intrepid Pen Desk Set from the Two & Three-piece Desk Set Collection is shown in the photos.
Interesting Facts and Geological Lesson About Natural Soapstone:A naturally multicolored rock, Soapstone has been a medium for carving for thousands of years. Native Americans on the west coast traveled in canoes from the mainland to San Clemente Island (60 miles offshore!) to obtain soapstone for cooking bowls and effigy carving as early as 8000 years ago. Also known as Steatite or Soaprock) Soapstone is a type of metamorphic rock, largely composed of the mineral talc, which is rich in magnesium. It is produced by a geological process called dynamothermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which simply means the replacement of one rock by another of different mineralogical and chemical composition. The minerals which compose the rocks literally are dissolved and new mineral formations are deposited in their place. This occurs in zones where tectonic plates are subducted—the rocks are changed by heat and pressure, with the influx of fluids, but without melting.
- Pens are metal, twist-action, and refillable ballpoint.
- Beads are stacked and glued into place on the sturdy metal rod as shown in the photo.
- Each pen is packaged with instructions and one extra refill. Additional refills are available.
- Length of the Pen from end-to-end ranges from 6 to 6.25 inches, depending on the beaded design.
- Pens are medium to lightweight, depending on the beads — but constructed to fit comfortably into both large and small hands.
- Matching Letter Opener and/or Magnifying Glass are also available on this page.
Interesting Facts and Geological Lesson About Natural Soapstone:A naturally multicolored rock, Soapstone has been a medium for carving for thousands of years. Native Americans on the west coast traveled in canoes from the mainland to San Clemente Island (60 miles offshore!) to obtain soapstone for cooking bowls and effigy carving as early as 8000 years ago. Also known as Steatite or Soaprock) Soapstone is a type of metamorphic rock, largely composed of the mineral talc, which is rich in magnesium. It is produced by a geological process called dynamothermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which simply means the replacement of one rock by another of different mineralogical and chemical composition. The minerals which compose the rocks literally are dissolved and new mineral formations are deposited in their place. This occurs in zones where tectonic plates are subducted—the rocks are changed by heat and pressure, with the influx of fluids, but without melting.