fine writing instruments

. . . writing with a fine, handmade wood pen is like nothing else. It is warm and comfortable. The exotic woodgrain invites you to look into its depths. The silky smooth finish is richness itself!  (All pens with inventory numbers are one-of-kind and subject to prior sale, but you can always contact the artist to order similar instruments in the same wood, color, and finish)


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The 2008 Swirls & Burls Pen Series
1) The Presidential Series $225 2) The Executive Series $150 3&4) The Heirloom Series $75 5&6) The Signature Series $65 7) The Artisan Series $45
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Signature Gold Rollerball in Clear Box Elder $85
#2007-131 This elegant pen shows off the beauty of this wood. It has a few subtle red swirls, with the rest being creamy tans, browns, and almost white at the top. $85
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The Presidential in Box Elder $225
The Presidential, show here is Rhodium Platinum and 22 Kt. Gold and Box Elder, is the finest pen in the Swirls and Burls line. It includes a Swarovski® Crystal in the clip and features a Schmidt Ceramic rollerball ink delivery cartridge. This very large presentation pen is heavy and just oozes quality!
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The Executive Rollerball in Gold TN & Box Elder $150
#2007-141 The TN stands for Titanium Nitride, a very hard, lifelong wearing plating that is more expensive than Gold. This new model is silky smooth to write with, and the pen is larger and heavier than the Heirloom (already a heavy executive power pen!). The Box Elder is spectacular. [SOLD]
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Heirloom Twist in 24 kt Gold & Silver Wattle $95
#2007-136 The figure in this Wattle is both wavy and striped, almost like a tiger. Very cool. $95
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The Heirloom Series $95
The Heirloom Series, available in twist or screw-cap styles. Woods shown (standing, l to r) Figured Jarrah, Box Elder, Maple Burl (Slate), Figured Eucalyptus, White Oak Burl, Amboyna Burl, Pau Rose. Prone pens are Coolibah (front) and Imbuia.
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The Signature Series
This is a sampling in the Heirloom Series, showing off the Satin and 24 kt. Gold finishes. The Box Elder, Buckeye, and Maple Burl woods are available in a number of colors.
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Heirloom Twist Pens $95
A Sampling of Heirloom Series pens, available in ballpoint or rollerball, from bottom to top: #2007-145 Heirloom Rhodium Ballpoint in Figured Eucalyptus *** #2007-144 Heirloom Rhodium Ballpoint in Pau Rosa *** #2007-137 Heirloom Gold Ballpoint in Coolibah Burl *** #2007-136 Heirloom Gold Ballpoint in Silver Wattle *** #2007-135 Heirloom Rhodium Ballpoint in Red Mallee Burl *** #2007-126 Heirloom Rhodium Ballpoint in Black Stabilized Maple Burl (SOLD) *** #2007-125 Heirloom Rhodium Ballpoint in Snakewood (SOLD)
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Executive Rollerball in Rhodium and Yorrel Burl $125
#2007-142 This is a new model; even smoother, bigger, and heavier that the Big Ben. The finish is superb. The combination of Yorrel and Rhodium in this design conveys luxury and quality. The perfect executive gift.
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Rosewood Pen Display 7-pens
This Rosewood and glass display keeps your pens in an elegant, protected setting, with the black felt liner showing off the color and patterns in the wood. Fits all pens.
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Display, Acrylic Curved
These curved acrylic displays are perfect for a display case or just below eye-level shelf.
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2007-146 Heirloom in Box Elder, Commission
This is an exceptionally beautiful pen, made especially for a special gift.
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Signature Satin Box Elder Rollerball [SOLD]
#2007-133 Signature Satin Rollerball in Box Elder. This absolutely spectacular pen was a joy to make, despite being a very hard, unforgiving wood when stabilized. Probably one of the most beautiful pens I have ever seen. In the collection of Gil Gerretsen
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Signature Gold Rollerball Pen, Maple Burl & 24 kt. Gold [SOLD]
The burlwood has very striking grain, truly a swirls and burls pen! In the collection of Steve Ellis.
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Signature Satin Box Elder Rollerball Pen
This is Box Elder at its finest! The unbelievable richness, depth, and color are actually improving the more I use it. Yes this is my personal pen and definitely NOT FOR SALE!
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Signature Satin Buckeye Burl Rollerball $85
#2007-132 Signature Satin Rollerball pen in Buckeye burl. The subtle colors and swirls in this pen range from a slate blue-gray to creamy tans and browns. Almost marble-like. $85
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Platinum Polaris Pencil in Black & White Ebony [SOLD]
This pencil has metal plated in Rhodium, part of the Platimun group of elements, providing a sparkle not achievable with other plating. The wood is Black & White Ebony, which is usually wormy (you can see their holes, which were filled during the finishing process. In the collection of Dean Davidson, the Adopt Lean Group.
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Platimun Polaris Pencil, Custom Engraved [SOLD]
This is another view of Dean's new 0.7 mm twist Polaris Pencil, showing off his laser engraved corporate logo. Really nice as a corporate gift that becomes an heirloom.
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Signature Rollerball Pen, Coolibah Burl & 24 kt. Gold [SOLD]
This beauty is made from an Australian burlwood called Coolibah. In the collection of Art Fulks.