Parus Pen is a sole proprietor workshop dedicated to artisanal craftsmanship. I strive to provide handmade products that stand out for their quality and uniqueness. I turn and finish each item one at a time on my lathe using traditional woodworking methods and signature materials including wood, antler, and resin or hybrid combinations cast in house as Parus Pen exclusives. Although I specialize in crafting beautiful writing pens, I also turn other small items including bottle stoppers, bottle openers, boxes, and bowls.

I have been drawn to “nice pens” since I was a kid. I had a cigar box of nice Parker pens and pencils received as gifts from my paper route customers. This was pretty natural as Parker’s headquarters originated in my hometown of Janesville, WI. I also lived close enough to the plant site to raid their discarded dumpster treasures. You can read more about Parus Pen’s origins in the Isthmus newspaper article.

I began working with leather as a means to provide cases for my pens but use those skills now to also produce other small leather goods like wallets and credit card holders. Each is crafted one at a time from high quality Italian leather, completely hand stitched and finished.

Thank you for visiting my website. I appreciate the time you’ve taken to view my work.

Daniel