Could that be lacewood? Nice pen, matey!
Bob.
If it's what I think it is Neil, it came from me at York but I have no idea of the species. I have a few blanks and as you say very light, almost like balsa and I found it a bit soft. I thought it was a type of mahogany but I really don't know.
I can post a pic of the blanks to see if you recognize them.
The piece I have is just an offcut from somewhere. It is light and soft, as you describe, but the end grain was milled with no ragging.
It can't have come from the York do, as I made a slimline from it in April.
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Still would be interested in seeing your blanks though