Welcome! This is my permanent reference page listing indie pen makers I know of.
In 2018, I wrote about Indie Pen makers as part of my Fountain Pen Series. Since then, I’ve learned about many more pen makers, and have published several update posts.
Since the pen-making world is constantly changing, I’ve decided to create this permanent reference page. Every time I post about new-to-me indie makers, I’ll update this page as well, adding and removing makers based on the criteria below.
Keep in mind, I have not purchased from most of these makers, so consider this an informational list, not an endorsement.
For the purpose of this list, I’m putting the following qualifications on the phrase “Indie Maker”:
- Small company (1-4 people working on the pens)
- Only or regularly works with customers to make unique/custom pens
- Fully handmade, uses CNC lathes with hand finishing, 3D prints custom pen designs, or designs and develops custom pens to be manufactured.
- Creates kitless pens
- Not sold in stores (or only sold in local brick & mortar store)
- Makes one-off or short runs
I do sometimes remove makers from this list. Possible reasons include:
- A maker has “graduated” from small indie maker status based on the qualifications above. Usually, this means they have increased production to a point where they are selling in multiple stores.
- The maker has officially announced they are no longer making pens
- Makers have not posted on their Instagram account for over two years (only applies to makers without other means of contact)
- Makers whose websites have been deleted and have not posted on their Instagram account for over two years
This list is not comprehensive, that’s virtually impossible. However, if you know of a maker who meets the qualifications above and is not included here, drop me a message on Instagram or leave a comment on my most recent update post. Also, if you know the location of a maker that doesn’t have one listed, let me know that, too.
Pen Makers
Makers are listed alphabetically by company name. Listings with an asterisk (*) are inactive on Instagram (4+ months without a post) or have minimal/no inventory at the time of my last update.
Last updated: March 2024
