December 5, 2015

Materials

Pen types range from fountain, rollerball, or ballpoint. Each pen is hand-turned by me using the finest quality materials in order to obtain the highest level of craftsmanship in the end product. These pen options allow for a purchase that fits the user, whether it is for personal use or for a gift for someone special. Feel free to explore the site to find the handmade pens that suit your needs.  I can make just about any form of pen from the options below.  This list is not exhaustive, I can make pens from almost anything… or at least try!

Pen Types


Ballpoint

Ballpoint pens utilize a small rotating ball bearing to dispense ink as it is moved across paper. The ink is typically oil-based and dries quickly.

Fountain

Fountain pens are a classic writing instrument that employs a nib to draw ink from an internal reservoir, offering a smooth and customizable writing experience.

Rollerball

Rollerball pens use a tiny ball to apply water-based ink onto paper, combining the convenience of a ballpoint pen with the fluidity of a fountain pen.

Pen Styles


Bolt Action

Similar to a “clicky” pen, bolt-action pens feature a stylish bolt-like mechanism to extend and retract the tip of the pen, providing a unique and tactile experience.

Junior Gentleman

Junior Gentleman style pens have an attractive, classic look. A traditional pen of generous weight and width, perfect for the writer who likes a heavier pen. 

Twist

Twist pens feature a retractable mechanism activated by twisting the barrel, offering a convenient and secure way to protect the pen tip when not in use.

Pen Materials


Woods

Birch (USA, Canada)
Bethlehem Olive (Israel)
Black Palm (India)
Black Walnut (USA, Canada)
Bloodwood (South America)
Bocote (Central America)
Bog Oak (Ireland)
Buckeye Burl (USA)
Canary Wood (Central America)
Cedar (USA)
Chechen (Mexico)
Cherry (USA, Brazil)
Claro Walnut (USA)
Cocobolo (Central America)
Ebony (Laos)
Eucalyptus (Australia)
Goncalo Alves (South America)
Ipe (Brazil)
Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel (USA)
Kingwood (Brazil)
Koa (Hawaii)
Lacewood (Central America)
Mahogany (Honduras)
Mallee Burl (Australia)
Maple (USA, Canada)
Masha Curly Birch (Sweden)
Mesquite (USA)
Narra (Philippines)
Osage Orange (USA)
Padauk (West Africa)
Pecan (USA, Mexico)
Purpleheart (Central America)
Redheart (Central America)
Red Oak (USA)
Redwood Burl (USA)
Rosewood (Honduras, Bolivia)
Teak (India)
Thuya Burl (North Africa)
Tulipwood (Brazil)
White Oak (USA)
Yellowheart (Central America)
Zebrawood (Africa)

Acrylics and Resins

Acrylester
Corian
Mica pearl
Polyester resin

Other Materials

Alligator Jawbone
Ammunition casings
Bird feathers
Corn cobs
Deer antler
Elk antler
Pine cones
Rattlesnake skin