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.
What do I consider an “indie maker?”
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)
- 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 will remove a maker from this list when they have “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.
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 (*) have minimal/no inventory or are inactive on Instagram (4+ months without a post) at the time of my last update. Since this is meant to be a reference page, I have re-added some makers that I previously removed due to inactivity, but used strikethrough styling because the maker:
- Has officially announced they are no longer making pens
- Not posted on their Instagram account for over two years (only applies to makers without other means of contact)
- Deleted their website and has not posted on their Instagram account for over two years
Last updated: November 2025