If anyone needs a source for gaboon ebony at a good price you might want to check out the sale on right now at Woodcraft. They have 2"X 2"X 12" sticks for $25.99. Regular price is $58.99 . This sale goes off at midnight tonight. I have used their ebony in the past with no problems.

Thats cheap, a while ago I heard it was running out so I panic bought a 2x3x19.5" stick for $250 AUD. I split it down the middle so should get 24 tips out of it.

That will teach me to check AR more often I just saw your post and missed the sale by five hours Thanks for sharing though.