Obeche is a Hardwood.

It's not a Hard Wood, but that's another story....
Once upon a time the wood of choice for mouldings was Ramin. Bootiful wood. Unfortunately due to ecological
issues the supply became severely restricted which forced manufacturers to switch to Obeche. It's OK for gesso'd
finishes but on woodgrainy stuff it's just not the same.
It was about that time that I started migrating to hand-finishing.
Luuuurve that dowelling David.
