I bought my first cocobolo yesterday, intended for pen blanks. Wet to rip it, discovered the beautiful oranges on the surface disappeared, it's rather dark and dull inside. I assume the brighter color on the outside is due to oxidation or light exposure. So the question is, how long should it take for it to become colorful again, and will it do it under a finish, or should I wait for it to change before finishing? Thnks.
Dan