Each hand-crafted
CUSTOM WOOD PEN on this site created
by
Dismore Woodworks, Grand
Prairie,Texas
Celebrating
my 12 year anniversary of crafting the highest quality
custom writing
instruments 1996-2008
My
CUSTOM WOOD PENS are
handcrafted from:
Cocobolo,
Afzelia Lay, Pernambuco, Rosewood, Birdseye Maple, Aromatic Cedar,
Cardinalwood,
Dymondwood, Satine, Rhodesian Teak, Tambootie, Deer Antler, Ancient
Kauri,
Collector-grade
Celluloid,
Spalted Woods & Burls,
Texas Ebony, Bethlehem Holy Land Olive Wood, Curly
Mesquite, Maple Burl, Missionary Cyprus,Tru-Stone, and
more! Please scroll down to the green "buttons" and "blue
links" to see all
of my rare wood pens.
Hello pen
lovers! Since 1996, I have
been
hand crafting very high quality, collectable CUSTOM WOOD PENSand DEER
ANTLER PENS and selling them at craft shows in
Texas. Since 2003, through this website, I have also gained
customers in 41 states! I
have
been a woodworker for 30 years and have completed many pieces of fine
furniture
for personal use. I had seen some lathe-turned writing
instrumentsseveral
years ago and was immediately attracted to the functionality and design
possibilities. Here at Dismore Woodworks, I personally
craft
each and every custom turned pen, starting with the highest
quality
mechanisms and fittings available. This is the most important
thing to consider for the longevity of the pen. You can find less
expensivecustom wood pens on
the
internet, but you always get what
you
pay for! If you are looking for cheap, mass produced, promotional
pens for under $10 - then surf on, I can't help you. I use only the finest grade
hardware plating available! All
of my creations, even ballpoints, now have PLATINUM fittings
(specifically this
Rhodium is the hardest member of the Platinum family of metals)
I also include a
two year guarantee that equals
that of MONT BLANC® and other big
name pen manufacturers. Some other
custom pen makers use 24K gold or
10K gold plating that will wear off
very
quickly, usually within a few months of use! I know,
because I made a few of these in 1996 and observed the wear qualities
before entering the custom pen market and deciding to serve customers
who were looking for the very best pen available, still at a moderate
price.
I
don't want to
waste
my time and valuable rare woods to make a cheap pen, just to save a
couple
of dollars. Don't be fooled as you compare my pens with those on
some other websites, always ask for PLATINUM
fittings for the highest quality wood pens! Also,
each pen includes a freesolid maple gift box - some other
sites
charge $10
or more for this!
I do not
use a duplicating machine like some
"crafters"
that use a duplicator to turn out 200 pens per day! To my mind,
that's not really hand-crafted. Each of mywriting
instrumentsis turned one at a time, by eye, so no two pens are
ever
quite alike, making them great for collectors. The variations in
color and markings from the variety of exotic woods I choose is
fantastic!
Bethlehem Olive Wood in particular, displays incredible grain patterns
and is my best selling wood. Deer antler pens are perfect for the
outdoorsman or serious
pen collector. Need some great gifts?
My collector grade writing instruments can be used to satisfy all of
the following needs:
Graduation
Groomsmen
Bridesmaids Birthdays
Christmas
Boss's Day
Fathers Day
Mothers
Day
Retirement Anniversaries Corporate
Gifts
Office Awards & Incentives
Pen
Collectors
I currently make the two types of writing
instruments
shown at the top of the page: a Twist Ballpoint type wood pen,
and a Screw Cap Gel
Ink/Rollerball wood pen (upgradeable to a fountain pen)
The Ballpoints use genuine Cross® refills
or any generic refill that fits Cross® type pens.
The
Rollerballs use the Pilot G2 gel ink refills.
Refills for both typesare available
in your choice of point sizes and ink colors from office supply stores,
drugstores & Wal-Mart stores everywhere!
The platinum rollerball wood pens are a
great
writing
experience!
It's effortless. They offer the same quality writing experience
as the "big
names"
at a fraction of the price and are much more durable. The ballpoints
are lightweight,
ergonomic, and great for carrying in a pocket. Note the Dismore
Woodworks
custom designed "scoop" towards the tip of the ballpoint shown
above.
This provides the most comfortable grip for most users, reducing
writing
fatigue, and is found on all of my ballpoints.
Ballpoint Pens in Platinum are only $45 in
your
choice of
many woods. New for 2006! I am now including a free solid maple gift case!
(a $10-18 value)
Gel ink/Rollerball pens in PLATINUM start at only $55
in your choice of many woods.
New for 2006! Iam now including a free solid
maple gift case!
(a $10-18 value) Freesolid maple case shown below
(you will see similar cases as a $10.00-$18.00 option on
other websites)
is included with all my CUSTOM WOOD PENS
for a classy
gift
presentation. No cheap plastic boxes here! Included in each
case is a wood
identification
card and refill instructions for the custom pen you have ordered.
<>My pen arrived today. Such a fast
delivery. I ordered it on Friday and it is here on Monday. <> My
thoughts on the rollerball pen…<>
A well made writing instrument. It has a substantial feel and is
well balanced. I consider it a work of art. I requested the
Ancient Kauri wood. The concept that the pen is made of wood that
could be up to 50,000 years old is awe-inspiring. As a CPA, I do
substantial writing (even in this age of computers) and this will be
the pen I plan to use on a daily basis.<>
Thank you.<> Walter Middlebury,
Vermont
Good Day Roger,
I received the pens. Beautiful! The Texas ebony is much
prettier
than the picture and it is "ALL AMERICAN". In looking around, you
are
the only pen maker who offers a custom pen that uses the Pilot G2 gel
refill. I favor a fountain pen for personal correspondence but
prefer
the G2 for checks and business signatures and also while traveling. The
fountain pen writes as if it is on glass and rides lightly in the
hand. Wonderful. I look forward to my next pen from you.
Larry, Palmyra, TN
"Roger,
I just wanted to say thanks for a great product and most of
all,
great service. I purchased an olive wood pen as a gift for my father
and have to say your description doesn't quite do it justice. The pen
is absolutely beautiful, the grain is very delicate and works well with
the shape of the pen. In addition it feels very good in hand. I was
pleasantly surprised by the quick delivery after I placed my order, the
pen was here in 2 days."
Thanks
Again,
Rob Molbile, AL
"Dear Roger, I just
wanted to let you
know how happy I am with the tulipwood and afzalea rollerballs. I
converted the afzalea pen to the rollerball as I have a number of
fountain pens with nibs that suit me really well (I like a fine or
extra fine nib – mediums are too wide). The pens write beautifully with
the Pilot gel ink. I have gotten many questions and compliments
regarding these two pens and have passed your business card on to
several people. I admit to being hooked on your rollerballs now and
will soon order another one. I just wanted to say thanks."
Cheers, Russ Ashland, VA
Need it tomorrow?
I am
now offering Express Mail next day delivery by the post office for an
additional charge of $14.00 within the continental United States.
This charge is additional
to the standard $6.00 shipping charge that is attached to every
order. If you would like next day delivery, please contact me by
phone first at 972-641-0542 to be sure your pen is in stock for
immediate shipment, it must be ordered on a weekday when the post
office is open, then click on the link to ITEM #112 on the next
line to add Express Mail shipping.
International
Shipping? Due to
requests from pen collectors (and several past customers) around the
world, I am resuming shipping to other countries. I ship using
the US Postal Service "Global Express Shipping" service that takes 3-5
days to most countries. From past experience shipping to several
countries, the post office usually charges me between $28-$29 for a
pouch that will hold up to 3 pens in their wood boxes. I have
placed a flat rate charge of $29 in the shipping section of the CCNow
shopping cart for any shipment outside the USA. Thanks! Roger
Need Laser
Engraving?
First, be sure to allow one week for
engraving - that's the time it takes the engraving service after I
craft the pen.
It's only
$10.00
additional per pen (or box) Engraving
shows up best on light colored
woods
like the birdseye maple example shown below, or cardinalwood, satine,
deer
antler, or rosewood.
It will not
show up as well on dark
woods like cocobolo, ebony, or multi-colored Dymondwood, tru-stone or
celluloid, and is not
recommended! For
Bethlehem Olive Wood, due to the tremendous grain activity - I
recommend engraving the maple gift box instead of the pen itself. For best
results on pens, please limit your text to
one line of 14 characters maximum, including spaces. For
boxes you may engrave up to two lines of text.
Laser engraved items are not
returnable.
Be sure
to
click Item #100 (below) to add engraving to your order (indicate either
pen or box)
New
for 2006!
If you choose a dark wood, or patterned dymondwood for your pen,
you may wish to have the maple
gift box engraved, instead of the pen (not
both) Just specify "engrave the box" in the special
instructions. Up to two lines may be engraved.
Here is an example of an engraved maple gift box: Again, be sure to add item #100 Laser Engraving
(shown above)
More laser engraved examples
here:
Are you a serious pen collector who will
use only high quality fountain
pens? You may choose any of the CUSTOM WOOD
PENS from the gel/rollerball page, (not the
ballpoints
page) then simply add the fountain pen tip (rollerball upgrade kit)
listed
here. I'll replace the rollerball tip with the fountain pen tip. Tip
will ship "dry" so you will ink it for the first time! It's only
$65 additional, and includes a solid 14k "585"
medium nib, a bulk ink pump, and starter
"international" type
cartridge. Extra
cartridges are
available
at Staples Office Supply as "Allwrite #8004-32"
These solid 14k nibs simply
glide
over the page with no pressure, and are vastly superior to cheaper
"Iridium tipped" steel nibs. They are hand made by a German
manufacturer who makes 80% of the 14k nibs used by the major pen
manufacturers. The nib is the most important part of a fountain
pen, so it pays to get the very best!
Warranty: Dismore
Woodworks writing
instruments are guaranteed to be mechanically defect free for a
period of two years from receipt of your pen. Should a
mechanical or plating defect
occur, you may return your pen within the two year period for free
repair or a
new replacement pen! Warranty does not cover
abuse
or physical damage incurred after delivery like "you sat on it and
broke it, or your child played with it and broke off the clip."
The spring clips will last for years if not abused. They are
designed for use in shirt pockets only - not jeans pockets!
Forcing a clip over thick material will eventually break it off!
Variations
in
grain
pattern and color from the pens
pictured on this site are not
considered
a defect; every tree is different. You actually want to be
able to tell your wood pen from someone else's; that's why you are
buying
a custom wood pen! The actual pens pictured here have been previously
sold,
but your pen will be very similar in size, shape & color.
All pens shown are in stock and ready to
ship, or can
be crafted usually within 48 hours.
Pens
are shipped by priority mail for only $6.00 total
shipping cost for up to 10 pens! CCNow is a respected credit card
processing
center for many small businesses like mine for secure online shopping.
I am a proud member of the International Association of
Penturners. Great group of folks!
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