Hand-turned · Made to order

A pen made for one hand.

Every pen starts as a raw block of wood or resin and is turned, sanded and polished by hand. No two are alike, and each one is made to be written with for a lifetime.

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One of one

Natural grain and hand-poured resin mean your pen will never have a twin.

Built to last

Quality kits, plated hardware and a durable finish that ages well with use.

Made for you

Pick the style, material and refill. Personal engraving available on request.

The Work

Recent pens from the lathe

A few examples of what's possible. Photos coming soon.

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Black Walnut Rollerball

Rich, dark grain with a satin finish and gunmetal hardware.

Starting at $—

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Maple Burl Fountain Pen

Swirling figure stabilized for strength, paired with a steel nib.

Starting at $—

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Deep Blue Resin Ballpoint

Hand-cast resin with depth and shimmer, finished to a high gloss.

Starting at $—

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Process

From raw block to finished pen

  1. 01

    Choose

    Tell me what you're after: pen style, material, color and who it's for.

  2. 02

    Turn

    The blank is drilled, glued over brass tubes and shaped on the lathe by hand.

  3. 03

    Finish

    Sanded through many grits, then sealed and polished to bring out the figure.

  4. 04

    Deliver

    Assembled, tested and packaged, ready to use or give as a gift.

Materials

Woods, resins and more

Availability changes as new blanks come in. Ask about anything you don't see here.

  • Black Walnut
  • Maple Burl
  • Cherry
  • Olivewood
  • Bethlehem OlivewoodWith certificate of authenticity
  • Cocobolo
  • Cast Resin
  • Wood & Resin Hybrid
  • Antler

About

Hi, I'm Cody.

I make pens by hand, one at a time. What started as a curiosity at the lathe turned into a love for pulling the character out of a plain block of wood or resin and turning it into something people reach for every day.

Every pen I make is something I'd be proud to carry myself. If you have an idea for a gift, a keepsake or just a better pen for your desk, I'd love to hear it.

— Cody Vanden Berge

Custom Orders

Let's make your pen.

Share a few details and I'll follow up with options, pricing and timing. Gifts, groomsmen sets, retirement keepsakes and corporate orders are welcome.

  1. Send a request with whatever details you know.
  2. Get a quote with options, price and timing.
  3. Confirm and your pen goes on the lathe.
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No payment is taken until you approve the quote.