In a face grain knob the grain runs from side to side across the face of the knob. It matches the grain direction of the drawer front or door that you are mounting it on. Grain direction does not affect the functionality or durability of the knob. We stock face grain wood knobs in many styles, shapes, and sizes. They are stocked in cherry, maple walnut, oak, Honduras mahogany, eastern white pine, ash, hickory, and tiger maple.