Lively pen Alan,good choices and result. Finished blanks of blackwood give off a sheen,chatoyance in one direction like shot silk ties. When drilling it fights back,cut carefully its beaut,in a hurry burns and the timber stains the hands. I have many sticks of this timber if it would help I can bash off a quick pick or more that may help future identification. Also now waiting some from Tasmania from two of the best sources (friends I pay for blanks), Best sources both are connisuers? of fine timbers.
Kind regards mate. Peter.