Idyll in Solid Navy Acrylic
The Idyll is the latest model from Scriptorium Pens. After receiving many requests for pens with a flush cap and barrel body style, I decided Β to add one officially to the line up. This one went through severalΒ prototypes to reach the final shape/profile. It features clean, minimalist lines in the Japanese style and looks great whether clipped, clipless, or with a roll stopper. Check out the Idyll page for more images!
Roll Stoppers!Β I’m proud to announce that Scriptorium Pens now offers Sterling Silver Roll Stoppers as another way to personalize your custom pen.Β Maybe you’ve always wanted a pen with a unicorn on it, or happen to love dragonflies, or would love to have a little kitty cat draped over the top of your pen. I can provide those or just about any design you can think of.
I’ve always wanted to offer roll stoppers, and when a recent customer asked for a dolphin roll stopper, it was time for me to learn how to make them. I love learning to do new things, and this was a totally new experience because I had to learn silver soldering with a butane torch. After lots of practice, I finally mastered it βΒ and without burning the house down. π The technique involves desoldering the thin post on the back of an earring, then soldering on a much thicker copper postΒ that will allow epoxy to firmly hold the stopper in place in a little hole drilled in the top of the pen cap.
BelowΒ are some of the stoppers I have on hand right now, and I can probably find anything else you may be looking for, whether it’s a winged Pegasus, a faerie, a motorcycle, a snake, an Autumn leaf, or whatever. Roll stoppers are a way to make your pen truly unique, truly yours. Check out the Roll Stoppers page for more info.
Elongated Celtic Knot, Celtic Triskelion, Kitty Cat, Feather, Unicorn, Dragonfly, Dolphin, Laughing Dolphin
Epic in Illuminated Amber Acrylic (Large)
The Epic is pretty much exactly what I think of when I envision fountain pens, and this model started out as a pen I made just for myself this weekend, andΒ I liked it so much, I decided to make it part of the regular offering. I rarely make pens for myself, and this is the first one in at least a year and a half.
Like its literary namesake, the Epic isΒ big and bold. Long, clean lines create a pen that is strong and grand without being ostentatious. The barrel expands ever so slightly toward the end before making a sharp taper downward. Though similar to the expanding barrel on the Balladeer, the EpicβsΒ barrel is much slimmer, with only a slight swell at the widest point of diameter. This design helps to keep the pen from slipping down in the hand. Check out the Epic page for more images.
Classic Clip in Sterling Silver, Bronze, & Brass
Modern Clip in Sterling Silver, Bronze, & Brass
The new custom clips in Bronze and Brass are now available in both Classic and Modern styles, joining the Sterling Silver clips for a choice of colors to suit your pen material. These clips are hand cast using the lost wax method and are solid, not plated! Β My favorite is the Bronze. I love the patina it develops over time, adding unique character to a pen. These custom clips are available as an upgrade option to the standard clip offerings. Β See the new Clips page for details.
As mentioned above, there’s a new page just for Clips. Many customers have asked for a page with pictures of all the clips to choose from, so here it is! I’ve included both front and side angle views.
I’ve also updatedΒ the Pen Model Dimensions ChartΒ to reflect the full Scriptorium model lineup to date.
That’s it for now. I hope to have a really cool announcement for you in a couple of weeks! π
The Exemplar joins the pen model lineup this week at the Scriptorium. FeaturingΒ a slightly curved barrel and gently rounded finials, the Exemplar presents a subtle, elegant profile that is comfortable to hold. It balances well, either posted or unposted. As with all other Scriptorium models, it can be customized in a variety of ways to suit your personality. π
Custom clips in cast Brass and Bronze will be joining the already available Sterling Silver Custom Clip selection. They should be available in a week or two!
Scriptorium Pens now has its own custom clips! Iβm super excited to introduce these two new clip designs, cast in Sterling Silver using the lost wax method. Available in both a classic and a modern style, these will be offered as an upgrade to the standard clips on any pen. The Modern clip has a smooth, clean look, while the Classic version has a more traditional, vintage appearance. Both clips feature a calligraphic Scriptorium βSβ on a heraldic shield as a decorative emblem. Each will add a distinctive touch to any pen.
Here’s a new pen model that has been long in the works and requested by many customers. The LiteratiΒ 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 1/2β³ and 7 1/2β³ version, depending on customer preference & material availability, and can be made in my usual range of diameter sizes. Β 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! Β 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! π
I’m excited to announce the Scriptorium’s newest addition to its model lineup —Β The Troubadour! I’ve always lovedΒ vintage pen designs, and many of my models displayΒ that influence.
The newΒ TroubadourΒ reflects the classic streamlined torpedo shape of the vintage Sheaffer Oversize Balance of the 1930β²s. It features a smooth, straight barrel with anΒ end taper leadingΒ to a slightly blunted point. Β Exuberant and aerodynamic, the Troubadour is reminiscent of a bygone era in fountain pen history.
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!
Scriptorium Pens has been busy behind the scenes with lots of design work and prototyping on new models, including desk pens and pens featuringΒ a “no-roll” flat area. Also in the works — custom clips! I’m super excited about these, and will reveal more information later. π Β 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. Β 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. π Β As you can see, SP is bustlingΒ with activity right now. Β Thank you for helping to make it that way!
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: @ScriptoriumPensΒ
Instagram: Scriptorium_Pens
Flickr:Β RenΓ©e’s Pen Gallery
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 βsignatureβ pen.
To celebrate this milestone, Scriptorium Pens is offering 10% off on any Balladeer ordered in the next two weeks β any size, any material! Take a look at the Balladeerβs product page to see some of the creative choices other customers have used for their Balladeer, and have one custom-made for yourself. π Β Sale ends Friday, May 9th.
Ghost Koi Alumilite
Cumberland Ebonite
Teal Tempest Acrylic
Mineral SeaΒ Alumilite
Copper Ore Alumilite
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! Β Sale runs through midnight, March 20th.
