Just finished a nice ebonite Aeterna in an SEM (Schonberger Ebonite, Germany) material that has a 50% Cumberland color. It reminds me of the vintage woodgrain ebonite colors from the 30’s. The grip is extended to 28mm long and is tapered to a lip. The barrel is 13.8mm at the threads, and slighty rises up to about 14.3mm width for most of the barrel length, with a very slight taper at the end.
Today’s new pen for sale is a Medium Aeterna in British Racing Green Ebonite with Extended 28mm Grip that tapers to a lip. The Ebonite is a custom color from Nikko. Price: $220 with Steel Nib + Shipping. Edit: SOLD!!!
*** Sold! Aeterna in British Racing Green Ebonite with Extended 28mm Grip – Medium ($220 with Steel Nib + Shipping
Hi, Everyone! It has been a long while since my last few posts, where I mentioned that I would be moving to a ready-to-ship stock-pen only business model. That time has come. Also, since my back pain has severely limited my working time on the lathe, I’ll be making pens much more slowly. I will continue to post new pens on the Recent Work and Pens for Sale pages, and will also start posting each pen here, on the home page. If you subscribe to the blog, you will get email notices of every post.
While I am not taking commissions, I’ll be happy to make a note of your requests for pens in certain materials. I have so much material on hand that it’s possible I might have what you are looking for, and I will put a pen in that material on my work list.
To start off the available pen posting, here is a Medium Zephyr in Peacock Koi. Email me if you are interested.
***SOLD!*** Zephyr in Peacock Koi – Medium ($220 with Steel Nib + Shipping)
Just a quick update to let everyone know that all of my Commission Slots for 2026 have been filled. Many thanks to those of you who placed orders this week! I will continue the transition to ready-to-sell stock pens as this year progresses.
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I have two important updates regarding custom orders and our signature metal appointments.
2026 Custom Commission Openings Starting January 1st, Scriptorium Pens is officially accepting a limited number of commissioned orders for the year. While my primary focus is shifting toward ready-to-ship stock pens, I still love the process of bringing your specific ideas to life. If you have a specific vision in mind for a bespoke pen, I encourage you to reach out soon.
This shift will allow me to spend more time at the bench refining designs and processes, while still offering a small number of custom pieces for those who prefer a commissioned pen.
A Note on Silver, Brass, and Bronze Due to sharp increases in silver and other metal prices over the past year, my silversmith will be sunsetting the production of cast clips, rollstops, and silver tubing once his current stock is depleted.
What this means for you: Cast silver, brass, & bronze clips, rollstops, and silver bands are now available on a “while supplies last” basis.
What remains available: I will continue to offer bronze and brass bands (made in-house from rod stock), as well as our full range of plated steel clips (24k Gold, Nickel Silver, and Black Oxide).
If you are interested in a commission featuring cast clips, rollstops, or silver bands, I encourage you to place your order early. Once materials are gone — or commission slots are filled — these options will no longer be available.
Working at a small scale has always meant responding to materials as they are — sometimes abundant, sometimes limited, always shaping the work in subtle ways. These changes are a natural part of that process, and I appreciate the understanding and continued support of those who have been following my work for many years.
I look forward to an exciting year ahead with you!
Scriptorium Pens is making some changes! I am in the process of transitioning to a mostly stock pen business model. I will still take a few custom pen orders, but only as time allows. My focus will be on making stock pens from now on.
These stock pens will be equipped with JoWo #6 Steel Nibs, and will continue to be tuned by the wonderful Mark Bacas, Nibgrinder, for smoothness and flow. I will no longer be offering any 14k, 18k, or Titanium nibs, by JoWo, Bock, or Magna Carta. Customers will need to source these nibs and arrange for tuning themselves. I will continue to make grip sections for custom orders to accommodate Bock & Magna Carta #8 nibs, but will not provide the nibs themselves. This is effective today, Oct. 30, 2025.
On Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, I will be participating in International Fountain Pen Day, as usual, and will offer $15 off any orders placed on that day, Central Daylight Time.
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, I will be putting a temporary hold on custom pen orders. I will reopen the ordering of custom pens in January of 2026.
So, Scriptorium Pens is still here, making fun pens in all kinds of materials. It was just time for a change to the setup.
After a lot of customer requests, I’ve decided to bring the very popular cigar shaped pens out of retirement. Those are the Sonneteer, Troubadour, and Zephyr. I had originally retired them because the way that I make them, with hand files for shaping, causes the Rheumatoid Arthritis in my shoulders to really act up and is very painful. The people have spoken, though, so those pens are now available again. 😊
So many of you have asked for Bock #8 nibs again that I decided to go ahead and offer them. As always, all nibs will be tested and tuned by Mark Bacas of Nibgrinder.com to ensure a smooth, flowing writing experience out of the box. If you have recently placed an order and would like to include a Bock #8 nib, just let me know and I will switch it over.
Here is the current nib lineup, with a huge variety of choices:
NIB BRAND/size
MATERIAL OPTIONS
#6 JoWo
Steel in Polished Steel or Gold Tone (Rose Gold plated steel nibs available for special order.) Steel Flex in Polished Steel only 14k Gold or Rhodium Plated Gold 18k Gold or Rhodium Plated Gold
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