Handmade/Custom (Kit Pen)

Custom Woodturned Fountain Pen

Fountain Pen

Handmade/Custom (Kit Pen) Custom Woodturned Fountain Pen

Filling System

Cartridge/Converter

Condition

Good condition, shows minor signs of handling with an original price tag attached ($75)

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Era

Modern Production

Pen Specifications

Pen Type

Fountain Pen

Filling System

Cartridge/Converter

Body Material

Wood

Trim Material

Chrome

Color / Pattern

Natural Wood Grain with Inlay Accent Band

Cap Type

Snap Cap

Clip Design

Simple straight metal clip attached to a metal cap band

Barrel Shape

Tapered

Nib Details

Nib Material

Steel

Nib Size

Medium

Nib Type

Standard

Nib Condition

Appears clean and functional with standard Schmidt or Bock steel nib unit

Dimensions

Size / Dimensions

Approximately 135 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped, 14 mm diameter

Weight Estimate

Medium weight due to metal hardware and wood body, balanced slightly toward the center

Heritage & Origin

Era / Period

Modern Production

Country of Origin

Unknown (Handmade by local artisan)

Rarity

Common

Condition & Value

Overall Condition

Good condition, shows minor signs of handling with an original price tag attached ($75)

Filling System Condition

Standard international converter or cartridge system, expected to be fully functional

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Special Features

Custom turned wooden barrel featuring a decorative multi-colored segment inlay band and metallic hardware components

Ink Recommendations

Standard fountain pen friendly bottled inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue or Pilot Iroshizuku

Care Recommendations

Avoid prolonged exposure to water and moisture to protect the wooden body; clean the nib and feed periodically with lukewarm water

Interesting Facts

This style of pen is commonly crafted by hobbyist woodturners using pre-manufactured metal pen hardware kits purchased from specialty suppliers

Overall Assessment

An attractive, unique artisan-crafted pen ideal for daily writing or as a thoughtful gift, offering the charm of natural wood combined with standard modern writing components

Identified on September 6, 2026