{"id":9955,"date":"2023-03-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=9955"},"modified":"2024-08-21T07:19:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T11:19:38","slug":"more-indie-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/more-indie-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Even More Indie Makers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s time again to feature new-to-me indie pen makers. Every so often, I post an update to my <a href=\"\/blog\/fp201-2\/\">original Indie Pen Makers post<\/a>. So far, I&#8217;ve posted <a href=\"\/blog\/indie-pen-makers-update\/\">an update<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/add-indie-makers\/\">an addendum<\/a>. These update posts are meant to let new-to-me pen makers have their time in the spotlight, and allow you to know who is &#8220;new.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the pen-making world is constantly changing, I&#8217;ve decided to create a <a href=\"\/blog\/indie-pen-makers\/\">permanent reference page<\/a> of makers I know of. Every time I post about indie makers, I&#8217;ll update that page, adding new makers, and removing any who have left the field. This means I&#8217;ll no longer update past indie maker posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, I have not purchased a pen from most of these makers, so consider this an informational list, not an endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>For the purposes of these posts, I&#8217;m putting the following qualifications on the phrase &#8220;Indie Maker&#8221;: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only or regularly works with customers to make unique\/custom pens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully handmade, uses CNC lathes with hand finishing, 3D prints custom pen designs, or designs and develops custom pens to be manufactured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates kitless pens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not sold in stores (or only sold in local brick &amp; mortar store)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makes one-off or short runs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is not comprehensive, that&#8217;s virtually impossible. However, if you know of a maker who meets the qualifications above and is not included here or on the <a href=\"\/blog\/indie-pen-makers\/\">reference page<\/a>, please let me know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is alphabetical by company name \u2014 it is not ranked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Company<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/analognotes\/home\">Analog Notes<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/analognotespens\/\">analognotespens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astoriapen.net\/\">Astoria Pen<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blackflagpenworks.com\/\">Black Flag Penworks<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackflagpenworks\/\">blackflagpenworks<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/ChampionTurnings\">Champion Turnings<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/championturnings\/\">championturnings<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carousell.sg\/u\/croftu\/?_branch_match_id=854336186196156863\">Croftu Croftoo<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Singapore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darailpenz.com\/\">Darail Penz<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darailpenz\/\">darailpenz<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/davedollarcustompens.com\/\">Dave Dollar Custom Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/davedollarcustompens\/\">davedollarcustompens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elbwood.de\/en\">Elbwood<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elbwood\/\">elbwood<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellingtonpens.com\/\">Ellington Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellington.pens\/\">ellington.pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">England<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/hawkinshandmadepens\/\">Hawkins Handmade Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hawkins_handmade_pens\/\">hawkins_handmade_pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexpens.com\/\">Hex Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hex.pens\/\">hex.pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hong Kong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwipens.com\/\">Kiwipens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kiwipensindia\/\">kiwipensindia<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/CapitalPens\">Lars Bespoke Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lars_bespoke_pens\/\">lars_bespoke_pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Australia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jakelazzaridesign.co.uk\/fountain-pens\">Lazzari Design<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/AppliedPens\">Applied Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/littlependesigns\/\">Little Pen Designs<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/littlependesigns\/\">littlependesigns<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/maverickpens\">Maverick Pens<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maverick.pens\/\">maverick.pens<\/a><\/td><td 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Once again, if you know of a maker who meets the qualifications above and is not included on this post, please let me know. And make sure to check out the <a href=\"\/blog\/indie-pen-makers\/\">reference page<\/a> with a list of all makers I know of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.us16.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=d9c28d9c11226013eb8c0544e&amp;id=fb56c60d55\">subscribe to my blog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/randomly_._rachel\/\">follow me on Instagram<\/a> so you don&#8217;t miss any posts. I generally post at least once a week. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve come across even more indie makers since my last maker post. 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