Hello everyone, many of you have already started working. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a great start to the new year. Today I’d like to introduce you to the Jinhao 9019, a large-lacquer version that we customized ourselves. We used a burgundy 9019 and applied […]
I’ll admit it – when I first started working with ebony, I was intimidated. This is the wood that’s been making luxury furniture for centuries. Could I do it justice in a fountain pen? Why Ebony Has Been Prized for Centuries Here’s what makes ebony special: Ebony isn’t just another dark wood. For over 4,000 […]
When I first started working with green sandalwood, I honestly wasn’t sure what the fuss was about. Then I held my first finished pen. What Makes Green Sandalwood Special? Here’s what I’ve learned after making hundreds of green sandalwood pens: The Feel – It’s Noticeably Different Green sandalwood has this natural oiliness that most other […]
Every time I cut into a piece of red pterocarpus, I never know exactly what I’m going to get. That’s both the challenge and the magic of working with this wood. Why Red Pterocarpus Stands Out Here’s what makes this wood special: Red pterocarpus has been prized in Chinese furniture making for centuries – there’s […]
Thank you for choosing this warm and elegant solid wood fountain pen. Wood is a living material, a quality that gives each pen its own unique grain and personality. To ensure your cherished pen can accompany you for years to come, recording the moments of your life, please review the following care recommendations. I. Protecting […]
