NOTE: These are new indie makers I’ve learned about since posting my Indie Pen Makers Update. All of these makers will be added to that main post, but I want to feature them, since the previous makers got their “turn.”
For the purposes of these posts, I’m putting the following limitations on the term “Indie Maker”:
- Only or regularly works with customers to make unique/custom pens
- Fully handmade, uses CNC lathes with hand finishing, or 3D prints custom pen designs
- Creates kitless pens
- Not sold in stores (or only sold in local brick & mortar store)
- Makes one-off or short runs
Even with the addition of these new makers, that list will not be comprehensive, that’s virtually impossible. However, if you know of a maker who meets the qualifications above and is not included, please let me know. Also, if you know the location of a maker that doesn’t have one listed, let me know that, too.
Keep in mind, I have not purchased a pen from these makers, so consider this an informational list, not an endorsement.
This list is alphabetical by company name — it is not ranked.
Company | Location | |
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AuRola | au_rola | England |
etturnings | etturning | USA |
Freedom Pen Company | freedompencompany | USA |
Gilbert House Pens | gilbert_house_pens | England |
Mad Science Pen Co | madsciencepencompany | USA |
Magnolia Pen Co | magnoliapenco | USA |
OP Fountain Pens | op_pen | Malaysia |
Pens By Casey | pensbycasey_ | Australia |
Robs Pen Works | robspenworks | USA |
SpokeDesign | spokedesign | USA |
The Good Blue | thegoodblueco | England |
Thanks for reading this far, I hope you enjoyed my post. Once again, if you know of a maker who meets the qualifications above and is not included on this post, please let me know.
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Hi! I love Pichevin Pens and Skogsy pens, both are based in Arizona! Pichevin pens is quickly getting popular!
Hi Rachel,
Just wanted to let you know of a local indie pen maker here in Singapore. He doesn’t really have much of a web presence, but here’s a link to his Carousell page. I’ve had two pens made (a third is coming along) and they’re just wonderful.