Writing Instruments.
I make a variety of fine writing instruments: ballpoint, rollerball and fountain pens, and mechanical pencils. I especially like to make faceted body pens and pencils. This type of pen has flat faces that enhance the beauty of the wood and keep your pen from rolling off your desk.
This is only a sample of my work. I make many other styles with many other woods. You can see my full inventory at my shows or Contact me with your ideas.
Desert ironwood is a specialty of mine. The wood exhibits such a wide range and mixture of black, brown and orange. The resulting pen becomes a striking objects in the hand of the writer.
If you enjoy fine writing instruments as much as I, then check out Glenn Marcus website.
Features of the pens I create:
- Branded. Each pen I create carries my brand. I literally burn my logo into the pen just below the finial and to the right of the clip.
- Hand-selected wood. I select each piece of wood for its quality and appearance.
- Matched grain. Most of the pens I create from a single piece of wood. In these cases, I assemble the pen such that the grain of the upper body aligns with the grain of the lower body.
- Lacquer finish. Lacquer has been used as a wood finish for centuries because it is resistant to body oils and acids. Fine musical instruments use lacquer for their finish. Lacquer is a repairable finish, too.
- High quality hardware. I use only the highest quality hardware in the pens I create.
- Standard refills. The ballpoint pens pens I create use either a standard Cross or Parker refill. The fountain pens and rollerball pens take a standard ink cartridge. Refills for my pens available at any office supply store, or I can supply them.
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All reproductions are strictly prohibited without the consent of the author © Richard Altenhofen 2006.
This site was conceived and realized by Richard Altenhofen, woodturning artisan.
08/02/2008. In spite of having no shows, this summer has been a busy one. I am now showing in four Galleries. Check out the new Galleries Page or the details. I have collected two new woods: palo brea and olive. And, I bought a bigger, more powerful lathe!
New items and new format in My Gallery!
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