About Small Timber Pens

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Small Timber Pens

There is no more elegant writing instrument than a handcrafted wood pen. Wood is all natural and is a magnificent material to create one of a kind writing instruments.

All Small Timber Pens are handcrafted by myself and are original works of art. No two pens will ever be identical thanks to each and every piece of wood being unique. The wood for each pen is selected for its unique characteristics - its colour, grain, texture and natural beauty.

All wood pieces are handcrafted and turned on a lathe one at a time, each pen being unique, and affordable to purchase. Each pen is finished by hand using a cyanocrylate based compound resulting in a magnificent clear durable gloss finish. Your handcraft wood pen will truly be a unique piece of woodworking art.

Please take a moment and tour my web page. Hopefully you will see a pen that catches your eye, if you don’t please contact me to see if I can create something unique just for you!

For more information about Small Timber Pens here is my contact information:

Wade Knight

Small Timber Pens

Ashton, Ontario

Telephone: (613) 257-8347
E-mail: smalltimberpen@gmail.com

(Site updated: June 2011)

Pen Models Available & How to Place an Order

To place an order please call me or send an e-mail and I will provide you with a full description of the pens that I have in stock or we can discuss how I can craft a custom pen especially for you!

Pen Models/Styles Available

Small Timber Pens are available in seven different styles: Triton, JR Gent, Churchill, Euro-Designer, Streamline, Slimline and Rifle Cartridge.

The “Triton” – this well balanced roller pen features a contemporary design and it available in chrome with gold accents, on the centre band and finial.  The "smooth action" threads guarantees a silky smooth 1 ½ turn operation to attach or remove the cap. The Triton is available with a postable end.  Approximate pen size (closed): 9/16" x 5 ¼" long.

The "JR Gent" – this roller pen is a premium well balanced pen with black accents on the cap and centre band provides a distinctive refined look. The "fast action" threads guarantees a silky smooth 1 ½ turn operation to attach or remove the cap. The JR Gent is available with a postable end. Approximate pen size (closed): 9/16" x 5 ¼" long.

 The "Churchill" – this finely designed roller ball pen features a highly styled clip, black rounded ends and center ring with gold highlights. A fairly robust sized pen, it still fits comfortably in the hand and is surprisingly light. Approximate pen size (closed): 5/8" x 5 ½ " long.

The "Euro-Designer" – classic European styling, exceptional balance and comfort are only a few of the many features that make the Euro-Designer pen a favourite. It has a twist operation (open and closes) and includes a Cross® style refill with a carbide writing tip for smooth consistent writing. Pen size: 1/2" x 5 ½" long.

The "Streamline" – this is an elegant and very professional-looking ball point pen. It features a sleek double-tapered body and ribbed centre band. Slightly larger than the Slimline it is lightweight, with a simple twist mechanism to open the pen, and easily fits into smaller hands. Approximate pen size: 7/16" x 5 ¼” long.

The "Slimline" – the simple design of this pen makes it one of our most popular ball point pens. The Slimline opens and closes with a simple ½ twist turn and is supplied with a Cross style refill. Approximate pen size: 5/16" x 5" long.

The "Rifle Cartridge" – for the hunting enthusiasts these pens are constructed from a real once fired 30-06 brass shellcase (lower barrel) and has a 30-calibre bullet as a nib. The top barrel is available in a variety of native or exotic woods or in jungle camo acrylic and is supplied with a Cross refill.  Approximate pen size: 1/2” x 5 1/2 “long.

Plating Options Available

Small Timber Pens are available in titanium gold and chrome plating options. Each plating option has a wear resistance rating that indicates the durability and longevity of the plating, with 1 being the least durable and 5 being the highest.

Titanium Gold offers a superior wear resistant metal plating that is matched to the colour of gold. Wear resistance 5 of 5.

Chrome is long wearing plating having a bright silver coloured chromium finish. Wear resistance 4 of 5.

24K Gold plating contains small amounts of cobalt or palladium that will enhance its durability. Wear resistance 2.5 of 5.

Wholesale Price List (Titanium Gold Plating)

The following wholesale prices are only available for Small Timber Pens purchased from this website.  Prices may be slightly higher to purchase a Small Timber Pen at a retail outlet or artisan show.

Triton Rollerball Pen - C$40 *
Churchill Rollberball Pen - C$36
Slimline Pen or Pencil – C$25
Streamline Pen – C$27
Euro-Designer Pen – C$27
JR Gent Rollerball Pen – C$36
Rifle Cartridge Pen - C$30

All models are available in Titanium Gold plating.  *Only available in chrome plating with 24k gold accents. 

All prices are in Canadian dollars and does not include applicable taxes and shipping.

How to Contact Us

Wade Knight
Small Timber Pens
Ashton, ON

Telephone: (613) 257-8347
E-mail: smalltimberpen@gmail.com

(Site updated: August 2011)

Our Guarantee

I take personal pride in each of the handcrafted pens that I make and your satisfaction is my primary concern. If for any reason your Small Timber Pen does not meet your expectations, you can simply return your pen in its original condition within 45 days of the date of purchase for an exchange or full refund. Please note shipping costs are non-refundable.

(Site updated: June 2011)

Pen Care

Replacing a refill.

Refills for all Small Timber Pen are available at most local stationary stores or can be purchased from us for a nominal cost.

Slimline, Streamline, Rifle Cartridge and Euro-Designer Models (Cross refill) – to remove the refill, gently pull apart the two pen halves and unscrew the old refill. Insert the refill and tighten firmly. Push the two pen halves back together, turning the top barrel counterclockwise to align the grain patterns again.

Triton, Jr Gent and Churchill Models (standard rollerball refill) - to remove the refill, gentle unscrew the barrel from the lower body of the pen. Insert the new refill and tighten firmly.

Caring for your handcrafted wood pen.

Your Small Timber Pen is made from wood, a natural and durable material. The wood used in each pen is well seasoned and very stable, and will provide you with years of faithful service. However, as with any fine quality wood product care is required in order to ensure its longevity (i.e., do not immerse in water or do not expose your pen to extreme hot/cold weather conditions).

Each pen is finished by hand using a cyanocrylate based compound resulting in a clear durable gloss finish. Over time the shine may dull from normal use. To restore its finish, using a soft cloth apply a small amount of furniture wax, and buff.

The metal finish (pen tips and clips) can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth. Do not use any abrasives, as the abrasive will damage the plating.

(Site updated: June 2011)

Pen Gallery

I carry a small inventory of pens in stock of various wood species, styles and finishes. Give me a call to see if I have something that meets your needs or, you can custom order your pen and I will craft something special just for you.

To give you an idea of some of the different pen styles available (Triton, JR Gent, Churchill, Euro-designer, Streamline, Slimline, and Rifle Cartridge) and some of the various woods species, here is a small sampling of some of the pens that I have crafted.



This Triton rollerball pen is handcrafted from black cherry burl.

This Triton rollerball pen is handcrafted from a very unique acrylic material called alternative casein.

This JR Gent rollerball pen is handcrafted from flame boxelder burl (also known as Manitoba Maple).

This JR Gent rollerball pen is handcrafted from spalted white elm.

The JR Gent rollerball pen on the right is handcrafted from curly soft maple and the JR Gent on the left from black willow burl.

This Churchill rollerball pen is handcrafted from olivewood imported from Israel.

This Churchill rollerball pen is handcrafted from black ash burl.

This Churchill rollerball pen is handcrafted from birdseye maple (sugar maple). 

This Churchill rollerball pen is handcrafted from curly Koa exported from the Island of Hawaii.

 

This Euro-Designer ball point pen is handcrafted from olivewood imported from Israel.

This Euro-Designer ball point pen is handcrafted from spalted sugar maple.

This Euro-Designer ball point pen is handcrafted from black cherry.

This Streamline ball point pen is handcrafted from black willow burl.

This Streamline ball point pen is handcrafted from splated sugar maple.

This Streamline ball point pen is handcrafted from red mallee burl imported from Australia.

This Slimline ball point pen and mechanical pencil set is handcrafted from black walnut burl.

This Slimline ball point pen is handcrafted from birdseye maple (sugar maple).

The Slimline ball point pen on the left is handcrafted from birdseye maple (sugar maple) and the Slimline pen on the right is handcrafted from black cherry burl.

This Rifle Cartridge ball point pen is handcrafted from a 30-06 brass casing, a 30 caliber bullet as a nib and a cap made from black cherry burl.

This Rifle Cartridge ball point pen is handcrafted from a 30-06 brass casing, a 30 caliber bullet as a nib and a cap made from jungle cameo acrylic.


(Update site: June 2011)

Personal Pen Collection

A handcraft pen is not only functional; they are also a unique piece of art. Here are a few samples of a number of unique pens of art that I have handcrafted from various materials (stone, wood, and poly-resin). These pens are from my personal pen collection and I hope you enjoy seeing a few of my unique handcrafted custom pens.

 The Red Timex

The body of this pen is crafted from parts of a Timex watch cast in clear poly-resin. The design of the pen body provides a unique view of the internal pieces of the watch and watch face as they appear to be suspended in mid-air surrounding the pen barrel. The pen was handcrafted by me in my shop in Ashton and the blank was crafted by Marla Mills an artisan from British Columbia.

 A Small Piece of Italy

The olivewood burl I used to craft this pen was brought back from a trip I made to the small rural town of San Gimignano located in the Tuscany region of Italy. The colour and grain of this piece of wood is stunning and provides lots of great memories of the olive groves from a beautiful region of Italy.

 Hard as Stone

Made of green banded malachite Tru-Stone several words could be used to describe this pen such as unique, elegant or even sophisticated. Tru-Stone is made from 85% natural stone ore that is pigmented and combined with a gem resin. Handcrafted in my workshop this material is a challenge to work with but as the photo shows it is well worth the effort. When turned and polished the natural stone appearance is stunning.

 The Crown Jewels

This full bodied pen makes a statement! Handcrafted in my workshop from amboyna burl this pen encompasses the beauty of a rare, exotic hardwood from Southeast Asia while highlighting the ornate detail of the sterling silver decoration on the clip, centre band and finale of the pen.

(Site updated: June 2011)