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Change is Coming

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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.

Cigar Shaped Pens are Back!

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Just a quick post:

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. 😊 

Bock #8 Nibs are Back!

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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/sizeMATERIAL OPTIONS
#6 JoWoSteel 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
#8 JoWo18k
#8 Magna CartaSteel in Polished Steel or Gold Plate
Titanium
#8 Bock Titanium
#8 Bock14k Gold or Rhodium Plated Gold
#8 Bock18k Gold or Rhodium Plated Gold

Nib Tip Sizes:

NibTip Sizeoptions
#6 JoWoEFSteel, Steel Flex, 18k
 FSteel, Steel Flex, 14k, 18k
 MSteel, 14k, 18k
 BSteel, 14k, 18k
BBPolished Steel
 1.1 stubSteel, 14k, 18k
 1.5 stubSteel only
 #8 JoWo & Magna CartaF, M, B
#8 Bock 14kEF, F, M, B
#8 Bock 18kEF, F, M, B, BB

Lots of Stock Pens For Sale

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Hey, everyone, I have lots of new stock pens for sale on the Pens for Sale page. Check them out!

Most are Idylls, and there are several other models, as well. Stock pens are always a bargain at $10 less than a commissioned order for that same pen.

Nib: JoWo #6
Your choice of tip: EF, F, M, B, BB, 1.1, 1.5, and choice of color: Gold Plate or Polished Steel
14k & 18k nibs available as special order. All Nibs have been tuned by Mark Bacas

Just send me an email if you see something you want: renee@scriptoriumpens.com
(I don’t have a shopping cart system.)

JoWo #8 18k Nibs

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Scriptorium Pens will now be offering pens with the wonderful JoWo #8 18k nibs.  Tip sizes available are Fine, Medium, & Broad, and come in all Gold or Rhodium plate.  As with all other nibs offered, these nibs will be tuned and smoothed by Mark Bacas of nibgrinder.com.  Customers will also save money with these JoWo #8 nibs, which will be $275, compared to Bock nibs which have been $285.

I will still make pens with grip sections to hold Bock #8 nibs, but customers will need to source their own nibs. This change is being made due to increased difficulties in the availability of Bock nibs and shipping issues from suppliers and the local postal service.  Customers can purchase Bock #8 nibs from sources such as:  https://www.beaufortink.co.uk and https://www.fpnibs.com. They can be easily installed simply by screwing them in.

The Magna Carta #8 nibs remain in the lineup, in polished steel or gold plate at $120, as well as Titanium at $145, and are all available in Fine, Medium, and Broad.

L-R: Magna Carta #8 (yes, it’s super long!), JoWo #8, JoWo #6

A few other changes are in line. Wood pens will only be offered with oil/wax finishes. I will no longer provide glossy finishes. Also, wood pens can have rollstops or be clipless, but will not be made with clips.

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Also, I am trying to raise some funds to help pay for the vet bills for my aging dogs and cats. Below are some of the items I’m selling for that purpose. Email me at renee@scriptoriumpens.com if you are interested!

  • Leonardo Furore in Red Passion
    Gold Trim
    Steel Nib, Fine
    $120 + shipping
  • Franklin Christoph 02 Intrinsic in Smoke
    Silver Trim
    18k Gold Nib, Needlepoint Grind
    $215 + shipping
  • Franklin Christoph 02 Intrinsic in Solid Emerald
    Silver Trim
    Steel Nib, Fine
    $110 + shipping

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Price: $255 REDUCED! NOW $200 + shipping
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Stock Pen Pricing to be $10 Less than Commissioned Pens

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As of today, all Stock Pens will be $10 off of the regular commissioned price. 😊 This lower price will always be listed on the Pens for Sale page. Currently I have 4 stock pens available, pictured below. If interested, send me an email! renee@scriptoriumpens.com More pics of these pens can be seen on the Pens for Sale page.

Left to Right:
Medium Aeterna in NYH Apricot/Orange Ebonite $185
SOLD! Medium Idyll in SEM Deep Sea LE Ebonite $195
SOLD ! Small Idyll in Pastel #4 $185
SOLD! Small Idyll in Japanese Autumn Colors $185
Prices as listed with Steel Nib + Shipping
Nib: JoWo #6
All Nibs Tuned by Mark Bacas @nibgrinder

Very rare Sailor Lady Profit (Sailor 1911 Lady) for Sale

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I have come into a large collection of Japanese and Chinese pens from a long-time customer. I will start selling these pens from now on, and the earnings from the sales will go into the medical fund for my aging cats and dogs – Trinity (15 yrs. Aussie) Gracie (17 yrs. Cat), Little River (11 yrs. Cat). Vet’s fees are climbing by the month. 

I’m starting off the sale of these pens with a very rare Sailor Lady Profit (Sailor 1911 Lady) in Maroon. It was inked for the first time by me to test for smoothness and flow. No box.

Nib: 14k H-M (Tested, writes like a dream.)
Condition: Excellent – unused
Filling system: cartridge/converter (converter included)
Size: This is a very small, slim pen. 

*** SOLD! *** Price: $145 + shipping

Email me if interested! renee@scriptoriumpens.com

Sale! Dancing Crane, Rising Sun Special Edition

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Edit: All Dancing Crane pens are now sold.  If you missed out on the original batch, I’ll be happy to take orders for them.

The 2023 Scriptorium Pens Special Edition — Dancing Crane, Rising Sun — is now on sale. There are only 2 out of 10 Only one of these special pens is left. Sale price is $245 Each + Shipping (Was $310). Only one pen sleeve is left. $15 if you’d like it. Pen sleeves are all gone. I can order more, though, if you’d like one. Email me if you’d like one of these special pens! renee@scriptoriumpens.com 
This Idyll model  features a beautiful Argentium Sterling Silver rollstop depicting a Japanese Dancing Crane against the backdrop of a Rising Sun. The rollstop curves around the shape of the cap for a custom fit. The sparkling pen material in the crane colors of white, red, and black is a custom mix from Jonathon Brooks.  As with all Scriptorium pens, the nibs are tuned for smoothness and flow by Mark Bacas, Nibgrinder. Only 2 of these special pens are available now, in Small size, with a polished steel nib. Gold nibs are available as special order.

Last Call on Consignment Pens

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There is only 1 consignment pen still available – Small Kelmscott Special Edition in SEM Ponceau Ebonite. I’m helping out a friend who could use some extra cash due to surgery expenses for himself and a member of his family. This pen is lovingly used and in very good condition. Descriptions and prices are as listed, + shipping, which will be via USPS Priority Mail. Email me if you are interested! renee@scriptoriumpens.com

A: Small Kelmscott Special Edition in SEM Ponceau Ebonite with Hammered Argentium Silver Cap and Band and Medium steel nib. Includes Willow pattern Plush Pen Sleeve.  ($220)

SOLD! B: Medium Balladeer in Mineral Sea with JoWo #8 18k Broad nib. Clip in Brass.
REDUCED! ($310) Now $285

SOLD! C: Slim Scholar in Elvenwood with Broad steel nib ($135)