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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 10, 20252 min read


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 6, 20253 min read


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 22, 20254 min read
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 21, 20253 min read
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 27, 20251 min read
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
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


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
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


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
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
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


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


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


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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