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Let's do something about the Billions of pens that are thrown away each year! Whilst having lots of inky fun in the process!#pen #illustration #fountainpen #inkdrawing #fineliner #brushlettering by @tomsstudio

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✨ FOUNTAIN NIBS✒️Choose between 6 glorious nibs. There are two categories, my bespoke fountain pen nibs and the Pro-Flex calligraphy nib. Here are some details for those who like to geek out.Fountain Pen Nibs:Made exclusively for my pens, all of my nibs are tipped with incredibly hard-wearing iridium for super smooth writing, and are plated in a 14k gold for a classically stunning look. As a bonus all nibs can be interchanged (including the Pro-Flex) so you can easily write in different styles whenever it suits you.Extra Fine Semi-Flex - A beautiful extra fine fountain pen nib with flex! This is a great middle-ground between the Pro Flex and our classic fountain pen nib, with it's smooth writing experience and minimal maintenance. By applying a little pressure the nib will flex from 0.5mm to 1.5mm.Fine - A springy and smooth nib perfect for delicate thin strokes, with a smidge of flex if you're feeling creative.Medium - The go-to nib for the author, journaller or note-taker. This is a firm and consistent nib for everyday writing.Italic - A classic italic nib which produces a thin cross stroke and broad down stroke. It's fun for general writing and gives you the opportunity to practice italic calligraphy anytime.Architect - This is the opposite of the Italic nib, with a broad cross stroke and a thin down stroke. It's my personal favourite - the effortless big juicy lines make it my go-to for sketching and everyday use. Pro-Flex - Calligraphy Nib - The Holy Grail - Just like a calligraphy pen, the thickness of the line can be varied with a little pressure, so you can create beautiful thick and thin strokes without the need to dip. It comes with a Zebra G nib installed in a Japanese ebonite (special vulcanised rubber) housing and feed which without going into too much geeky detail gives you consistently great ink flow. Which would you choose?If you have any questions please let me know. I'm putting together a big ol'FAQ page on my site too so you can make sure you choose the best nib for you. by @tomsstudio

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Studio Handmade has arrived!⁠⁠Ten years ago, I made a pen for my wife, Gemma.⁠⁠It wasn't very good. In fact, her feedback was simply: "It's a bit heavy."⁠⁠But that first pen started something. It sparked an obsession with materials, craftsmanship and the belief that creative tools could be every bit as personal as the work they help create.⁠⁠Studio Handmade is a return to those beginnings, and today we're proud to launch the first collection – Timber.⁠ ⁠⁠We've handcrafted fewer than 100 pens for this first release, each made from a carefully selected timber chosen for its unique grain, colour and character. No two are ever the same.⁠⁠Made from Nature. Shaped by Hand.⁠⁠ by @tomsstudio

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Only one more day until Studio Handmade launches, so it feels like the perfect time to introduce you to one of the people behind it.Meet Martyn, our resident craftsman, who runs the workshop in our Frome studio. His skill, care and attention to detail are woven into every Studio Handmade pen.In this short video, Martyn shares what makes crafting these pens so special – and why no two pieces of timber are ever quite the same.Tomorrow, you’ll finally be able to own one – one of fewer than 100 pens from our very first Studio Handmade launch.#StudioHandmade #TomsStudio #Stationery #Timber by @tomsstudio

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Shadow Drawing⁠⁠A lovely way to capture a little moment of nature this weekend.⁠⁠With the sun shining, it’s the perfect excuse to take your sketchbook outside and spend a little time among the flowers.⁠⁠Simply place your notebook beneath some foliage and let the sunlight cast its shadows across the page. Loosely sketch the shapes you see, and don’t worry if they shift with the breeze. It’s not about perfection – it’s about slowing down, noticing the little things and enjoying the moment.#TomsStudio #ShadowDrawing #Nature #Sketchbook by @tomsstudio

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Come behind the scenes as we capture our new Studio Handmade range.⁠⁠When I first started Tom’s Studio, every pen was made by me, by hand on my trusty Myford lathe. It feels very special to be bringing that spirit back with a collection crafted from beautiful timbers.⁠⁠From Olive Ash harvested in the New Forest to Yew and other unique woods, every pen celebrates the natural beauty of the material. No two are ever the same, and each one is handcrafted in our workshop in Frome.⁠⁠I’m so excited to finally share this range with you very soon.#TomsStudio #BTS #Handmade #Stationery #FountainPen by @tomsstudio

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It’s that time of year again... 🎄🎁⁠⁠Sign up via the link in our bio to be one of the first to hear about the launch of our 2026 Advent Calendar.#TomsStudio #AdventCalendar #Christmas by @tomsstudio

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What I see vs what I draw When was the last time you took a sketchbook with you to capture a moment instead of reaching for your phone?Putting pen to paper encourages you to slow down and truly take in the world around you. Whether you’re travelling this summer or enjoying time closer to home, fill your sketchbook with memories you’ll look back on and smile at for years to come.Save this video as a reminder to slow down, sketch more and savour the moment.#TomsStudio #Sketchbook #SketchbookInspiration by @tomsstudio

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Meet Kingsley – owner of Southwestern Sawmill, timber extraordinaire, and one of the quiet secrets behind the Tom’s Studio story.⁠⁠For the first five years I spent making pens, every piece of timber I used came from his yard in the New Forest, UK.⁠⁠Now, we’re working together again. Kingsley has supplied the Olive Ash for the first Studio Handmade collection – naturally harvested from trees close to his timber yard.⁠⁠It feels very special to return to where so much of the Tom’s Studio story began.⁠⁠Over to Kingsley.#TomsStudio #StudioHandmade #Stationery #Pens #Handmade by @tomsstudio

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From sketch to finished illustration.⁠⁠Part two of our drawing tutorial with our Artist in Residence, Alice (@alicehawkinsart).⁠⁠Learn how to add the finishing touches to your Cosmos sketch with our Sakura Mini Ink collection. Featuring the perfect tones for creating a beautiful garden of floral illustrations.⁠⁠Loved creating your Cosmos illustration? Discover our Sakura special edition range and receive a free floral illustration digital guide with every purchase.⁠⁠Enjoy!#TomsStudio #LearnToDraw #FloralTutorial by @tomsstudio

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Introducing Studio Handmade – Timber.⁠⁠We cherry-pick beautiful pieces of timber with the most hypnotising grain, then cut them into what’s known as a blank, ready for turning. ⁠⁠Next, we marry them to precision brass inserts, machined in Wiltshire on a Swiss lathe – the kind typically used for tiny watch parts and aerospace components.⁠⁠This gives each pen its structure and allows us to achieve exceptional precision in its weight and balance. Then it’s time to turn the pen on our lovely new lathe before sanding it to a beautifully smooth finish.⁠⁠Finally, we apply a protective lacquer to shield the timber from ink while allowing the grain to truly sing.⁠⁠Nerdy detail alert – we sand each pen up to an incredible 12,000 grit! It takes time, but the glorious finish is more than worth it.I can’t wait to show you the finished range.Launching July 2026#TomsStudio #Handmade #Stationery #Frome #Timber by @tomsstudio

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