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Discover the Art of Handcrafted Writing Pens
The Art of Writing: Why a Handmade Pen Still Matters In a world ruled by screens and keyboards, there’s something quietly powerful about putting pen to paper. It’s deliberate, elegant — and just a little rebellious, especially since I handcrafted that pen. My pens aren’t mass-produced or machine-perfect. Each one begins as a raw piece of wood, resin, or metal and is transformed, slowly and carefully, into something unique. A writing instrument with presence — designed to feel
Guy Harvey
Nov 102 min read
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Why Handmade Writing Pens Are a Perfect Blend of Art and Function
In a world dominated by digital communication, the charm of putting pen to paper remains timeless. Custom-crafted pens offer more than...
Guy Harvey
Oct 63 min read
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Explore Unique Artisan Writing Pens for Every Enthusiast
In a world dominated by digital communication, the charm of writing with a finely crafted pen remains unmatched. Artisan-crafted pens...
Guy Harvey
Sep 224 min read
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Behind the Lathe: The Stories My Pens Tell
There’s something deeply satisfying about taking a raw blank—be it shimmering acrylic, a block of wood, or a slice of carbon fibre—and slowly revealing the pen hidden inside it. Each pen I make at The Pen Guy has a story. Some are experiments that went right. Others are inspired by a memory, a conversation, or a customer’s passing comment. But all of them are made by hand, in my workshop, with care, patience, and a bit of stubbornness. The Art of Pen Making Pen making is mor
Guy Harvey
Jun 213 min read
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Where Did All My Pen Time Go?
Once upon a time, I could be found hunched happily over a lathe, surrounded by wood shavings, resin dust, and the faint sound of...
Guy Harvey
Apr 271 min read
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Festive Pen-tastic Deals!
As the New Year approaches, I want to thank all my customers for making this year my biggest pen-making year and offer a special 10% off...
Guy Harvey
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Prices keep going up.
As the New Year approaches, I want to thank all my customers who have purchased a pen and hope they enjoy using it as much as I did...
Guy Harvey
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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The Art of Creation: You own cast blanks vs. Bought blanks
There's something magical about crafting a pen—turning a raw piece of material into a tool of expression that bridges the mind and the...
Guy Harvey
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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What is your ink type?
Ballpoint vs. Rollerball Refills: Understanding the Differences with ThePenGuy's Creations When selecting a pen, the choice between...
Guy Harvey
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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The Rollercoaster of Selling: Online vs. Face-to-Face
You know what they say about selling online vs. selling face-to-face - it's like comparing a calm sail on a serene lake to a...
Guy Harvey
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Pics for the Website
Ah, the joys of showcasing pens online. Sounds simple, right? Until you try to get the perfect photos. Here’s a peek into my maddening...
Guy Harvey
Jul 14, 20241 min read
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The Makers' Space in Longbarn Village
Hello everyone, I am absolutely thrilled to announce that this coming weekend, Saturday, 29th and Sunday, 30th June, I will have my very...
Guy Harvey
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Wood vs. Synthetic Pens: A Pen-chant for Choice!
When it comes to picking the perfect pen, the battle lines are drawn between two camps: wooden pens and synthetic pens. Let's delve into...
Guy Harvey
May 1, 20241 min read
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Connecting with a pen
Can you connect with the pen? Well, I think you can. You see, with some pens, especially the acrylic ones, they are smooth, highly...
Guy Harvey
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Making pens and making mistakes
Sometimes I don't get it right first time. Take this pen for instance, I used the wrong bushes (template) on the cap and it was 0.5mm too...
Guy Harvey
Apr 3, 20241 min read
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