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New Model — The Literati Desk Pen

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Here’s a new pen model that has been long in the works and requested by many customers. The Literati is a desk pen that features a long, elegant, slightly curved barrel that tapers to a smooth-cornered, flat end. It is available in both a 6 1/2″ and 7 1/2″ version, depending on customer preference & material availability, and can be made in my usual range of diameter sizes.  Each Literati will include a matching pen rest. The length is comparable to that of most dip pens used for calligraphy.

Naming this model was a challenge, but thanks to another pen making buddy it now has the perfect name!  And not only can you write with it, but you can also wave it around in the air and pretend you are Hermione Grainger saying, “It’s levi-oh-sa, not levi-oh-saaa! 🙂

New Model — The Troubadour

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I’m excited to announce the Scriptorium’s newest addition to its model lineup — The Troubadour! I’ve always loved vintage pen designs, and many of my models display that influence.

The new Troubadour reflects the classic streamlined torpedo shape of the vintage Sheaffer Oversize Balance of the 1930′s. It features a smooth, straight barrel with an end taper leading to a slightly blunted point.  Exuberant and aerodynamic, the Troubadour is reminiscent of a bygone era in fountain pen history.

Troubadour in Springtime Forest alumilite

Troubadour in Springtime Forest alumilite (Click for more images)

The model pictured here is a Medium sized Troubadour, with a barrel diameter of .54″. It is 5.9″ capped, 5.15″ uncapped, and 6.65″ posted. It’s also available in Small, Large, and Oversized. I hope you like it!

More News

Scriptorium Pens has been busy behind the scenes with lots of design work and prototyping on new models, including desk pens and pens featuring a “no-roll” flat area. Also in the works — custom clips! I’m super excited about these, and will reveal more information later. 🙂  Other plans are in the works which will increase the quantity and quality of output, including upgrades to a better working space and the addition of a metal lathe and other equipment.  Scriptorium Pens is growing, and that means working inside the house is no longer practical. While it might be fun to look out the sliding glass door all day at the beautiful back yard, the new metal lathe will need a shop of its own. My family is assisting me in the renovation/remodeling of my father’s old workshop out back, and we hope to be able to move into it soon. 🙂  As you can see, SP is bustling with activity right now.  Thank you for helping to make it that way!

Social Media – Instagram, Twitter, and Flickr

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In case some of you didn’t know, Scriptorium Pens is active on Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr. With Twitter and Instagram, I post news items, pictures of works in progress, behind -the-scenes shots, and various other shop-related things. On Flickr, I post large resolution pictures of all my custom pens for a really close-up view. Check out the links below and start following to keep up with the latest happenings at the Scriptorium!

Twitter

 

Twitter: @ScriptoriumPens 

 

Instagram

 

Instagram: Scriptorium_Pens

 

Flickr

 

Flickr: Renée’s Pen Gallery

Celebrating the Balladeer’s 1st Anniversary with 10% off!

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Balladeer in Jurassic Amber Acrylic

One year ago I designed a pen for myself with the goal of making a pen that would be wide enough to grip easily and to hold in the hand with little pressure. I named it the Balladeer, and it became the best-selling model for Scriptorium Pens. Several customers have referred to it as my “signature” pen.

To celebrate this milestone, Scriptorium Pens is offering 10% off on any Balladeer ordered in the next two weeks — any size, any material! Take a look at the Balladeer’s product page to see some of the creative choices other customers have used for their Balladeer, and have one custom-made for yourself. 🙂  Sale ends Friday, May 9th.

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Ghost Koi Alumilite

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Cumberland Ebonite

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Teal Tempest Acrylic

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Mineral Sea Alumilite

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Copper Ore Alumilite

New Material in time for our Spring Green 5% off Sale!

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Scriptorium Pens recently commissioned some new pen blanks from designer Jonathon Brooks! It’s a lovely alumilite with woodgrain-like swirls of silvery taupes, browns, and pale spring greens in our Forest Wood blank series. We’re calling it Springtime Forest. Perfect material for our Spring Green 5% off sale of any pen made with green in the blank!  Sale runs through midnight, March 20th.

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Spring Green Sale — 5% Off!

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Spring offers a time of rebirth, renewal, and hope as nature begins the process of warming up and sending out pale new green buds, and the landscape becomes clothed in endless shades of green.

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To celebrate the arrival of Spring, Scriptorium Pens is having a Spring Green Sale:  5% off on any custom pen with the color green included as part of the material. It doesn’t have to have a lot of green to qualify — just a spot of green anywhere in the pen blank will do. So, if you love the color green, or are just happy that the arrival of Spring is close at hand, create your own Spring Green pen and save!

Sale ends on the 1st day of Spring, Midnight, March 20th, 2014. 

Big Sale — 10% off between Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 31!

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It’s time for a sale at the Scriptorium! From Thursday, January 16 through Friday, January 31, get 10% off the regular price on every order.  Take advantage of this offer to start the year with a new custom pen for yourself or someone special. Offer ends at midnight on January 31, 2014.

New Material for a New Year

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I’ve long been an admirer of the fabulous pen blanks poured by artist Jonathon Brooks. He has a unique way of mixing colors for dramatic effect that really makes his work stand out. After commissioning him to create some special blanks for a customer in a hard to find coral color, I realized he was the one who could make some material I’ve been wanting for a long time. I asked him to create an alumilite blank that would look like a winter forest at nighttime, with the moonlight glinting off the snow and the silvery, ice-coated tree limbs. We ended up with two different variations, one light, one dark — both a silvery taupe with hints of ice blue and tawny gold shimmering in a pearlescent mist. The lighter version is called Moonlit Forest, and the darker is Midnight Forest. I immediately made a pair of Master Scriveners with them as soon as they arrived. Both went to family members as Christmas Holiday gifts. 🙂

Master Scrivener in Midnight Forest alumilite, Sterling Silver Cap Band

Master Scrivener in Midnight Forest alumilite with Sterling Silver Cap Band

Master Scrivener in Moonlit Forest alumilite

Master Scrivener in Moonlit Forest alumilite with Sterling Silver Cap Band

Email Snafus

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I just discovered today that the “info@scriptoriumpens.com” email address doesn’t work properly. The explanation is too long to go into, but I’ve removed that address from all email links on the site and replaced it with the proper email address:

renee@scriptoriumpens.com

If you have previously sent email to the “info” address and got no reply, now you know why! I sincerely apologize for the confusion and miscommunication this has caused. It won’t happen again! If you have added Scriptorium Pens to your contact list, please check to make sure it has the correct email address.

Thank you all for your patience and hanging in there with me while I get this new website running properly!

Pen Dimensions Chart

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I’ve finally gotten around to making a pdf chart with the dimensions of all the different models and sizes of Scriptorium Pens. It can be found here and on the Pen Sizes page. The sizes should be used as a general guide only. Since all Scriptorium pens are hand made, every pen will be a little bit different. The biggest difference in most sizes will be found in the diameter of the barrels and caps. Overall lengths won’t vary too much. Of course, any customizations may alter a particular pen’s dimensions, too.  At any rate, I hope this chart will prove to be useful to anyone trying to decide on what size pen they are looking for!