Denmark
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The Balena in bog oak and mammoth tusk
This pen was made out of bog oak which is anywhere between 600 and 8500 years old, although based on how easy it was to turn, I would estimate it to...
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Skribent “Senior 6”
Skribent was a sub-brand of the Chr. Olsen factory, better known for the Penol and Parker pens in Denmark. The origins of the name “Skribent” are debated, although it is...
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The Petley in Wenge
This pen was made as a gift to a friend. It’s also my first attempt at making a pen with the following features: a closed-end barrel a postable cap a clip...
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A plethora of Penols
Five vintage Penol fountain pens and an ink blotter holder Looking at the photo above, from left to right: (top to bottom in the photo below) Ambassador Special (January, 1947)...
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Penol Ambassador No. 5
This pen was made by the Christian Olsen factory in either 1946 or 1947. Unfortunately, unlike most Penol pens, there is no date stamped on the barrel. It’s the dark brown...
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The Loreburn
This pen was made as a gift. Materials: Brazilian Kingwood and Mammoth Tusk Nib: Bock Fine, Black Steel Nib size: #5 Cap: Roll stop, not postable Length, capped: 152 mm Length, uncapped: 139...
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Parker Duofold M.I.D.
This Parker Duofold NS (New Style) button filler was made in Denmark, in 1946 or 1947 by the Christian Olsen factory, evident from the anchor logo on the barrel, as is...
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The Thornlea
Material: Elm and Mammoth Tusk Nib: Bock Fine Titanium (slight flex) Nib size: #6 Length, capped: 146.5 mm Length, uncapped: 131.5 mm Barrel diameter: 14.5 mm (max) Cap diameter: 14.5 mm (max)...
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The Petley
Material: Metallic Chocolate brown swirled acrylic Nib: Bock Extra Fine (other nibs available) Nib size: #6 Length, capped: mm Length, uncapped: mm Barrel diameter: mm (max) Cap diameter: mm (max) Postable C201703
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Big Ben
This is a Danish Big Ben, unknown model. It’s a piston filler with an aluminium nut, visible in the photo below. Although it’s not immediately obvious in the photos, there...