It is always exciting when something new comes along, and I find it very difficult not to say anything. So with that being said I am very proud to announce that we are entering the world of pen making in its truest form! From the drawing board to the writing board: we will be designing and making our very own fountain pens. The only parts we don't make are the nibs, and these will be Bock size 6 nibs.

We have been 'back to the drawing board' many times over the last few weeks as we try different ideas and styles to create a unique design that can one day be recognised as a 'Hopping Frog' pen. (We have now built up quite a collection of fountain pen parts....some usable, some not so!)
​A lot of the materials we'll be using will be our own in-house resin designs, but we will also be using a selection of third party materials. An area we will be delving into is fully wooden pens. Wood is very brittle and is extremely difficult to cut a strong thread into and therefore isn't the makers choice when it comes to designing a new pen. Over prolonged use there is a danger the threads could weaken or break, resulting in a pen that cannot be used. There are techniques that can be employed to strengthen the wood - watch this space!
Check out the category 'NEW - BESPOKE PENS' for all updated info, and of course, the opportunity to purchase one of our handmade bespoke pens.

I have, for a long time, made many key-rings, none of which have ever made it onto the website. So new for 2024 will be a range of key-rings that will sit alongside the 'Historic' & 'Unique' range of pens, starting with a collection of Scotch whisky casks.
​These are incredible, and each key-ring will be supplied with an unfinished off-cut so the recipient can inhale the wonderful whisky aroma held within the wood.