The winner will receive a Mesquite, handcrafted Roller Ball pen from Desert Wood of the California desert.

Mesquite is native to the desert Southwest. This slow-growing tree has a distinctive aroma. Root wood is used for fuel, and is good for barbecuing and smoking meats. Native Americans used the seedpods for food. The sapwood is tan and the heartwood is light to dark brown, often with a golden hue. It is heavy, hard, strong, and stiff (but brittle) with outstanding decay resistance.

Care for Pen: Wood will age naturally and generally darken as time goes by. Turned items are finished with durable, nontoxic, shellac-based friction polish and a final coating of beeswax. Avoid extreme temperatures and rough handling to prolong the life of the finish.