Handmade writing pens

[Sidekick]

We stopped in a woodworking shop last week in Raleigh and they had all sorts of special blocks of wood for making handmade writing pens. Some of the woods were exquisite, with a price to go along with them. How wide is this hobby? Do many people make pens?

 

[Harry]

I've seen some of those pens, but I don't know anyone who makes them. They turn them on a small lathe and finish them in various ways. It's a good hobby for those who like to work with small things. It's not my thing.

 

[maximus]

I have seen some handmade pens in the past but I'm not familiar with the hobby or the process in which the pens are made. It sounds very interesting though.

 

[contractor]

My buddy does that. He uses very expensive pieces of wood. He turns them on a lathe and finishes them with a light stain to bring out the grain in the wood. They are truly beautiful but they weigh a lot so I think they are mostly for show, not everyday use.