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 full of nice Parker pens and pencils received as Christmas 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 routinely 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