Black Robin Pens
Welcome to the Black Robin Pens website.
If you're looking for handcrafted, one of a kind fountain pens, you're in the right place.
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Black Robin Pens
Origin Story
Black Robin Pens was founded in 2019 by me, Meg Blackburn. What started out as a weekend hobby making kit pens on a woodturning lathe has now turned into a small artisanal business handcrafting one of a kind fountain pens from a wide variety of resins, acrylics and exotic timber materials. I am lucky enough to have an expansive (and loyal) customer base and my pens can be found in fountain pen enthusiast's collections all over the world.
All pens are handcrafted with care and a passion for detail by me on a combination of wood and metal lathes in my small home workshop. I offer a wide range of pen models from traditional silhouettes to my most popular and much more curvaceous model; Ophelia. For more information on available models, please check out the 'Model Sketches' page.
Black Robin Pen Blanks
I have also recently made the exciting decision to expand my small business and start producing my own hand-poured resin pen blanks. As I am based in the UK, there is a shortage of custom blank makers on this side of the pond and although I will still be crafting pens from materials by esteemed makers such as Carolina Pen Company, Turntpenco and Corrl Creations to name just a few, I will also be working hard to develop my own range of signature materials with the ultimate goal of offering a completely in house custom pen experience.
Buying a Pen
Stock Pens
Stock pens that have already been made and are available for immediate purchase can be found on the 'Shop' page. All stock pens will come hand packaged in a protective felt pen sleeve and cardboard tube and include a nib and international converter as standard.
Commission List
I also run an ongoing commission list if you wish to get in touch to discuss a custom pen designed and created specifically for you. Please note, waiting times will be indicated at time of contact and your pen will not be started until a discussion between myself and yourself has taken place and all details (and timescales) have been agreed and finalised. As an approximate guide, the waiting list is currently four months long.
Testimonials
"Meg’s craftmanship is superior. I have written with around two dozen of her pens, and all have been flawless. That cannot be said of all independent pen makers, but it can be said of Black Robin Pens. The tolerances are precise, the feel clean, and the finish is pristine. No flaw escapes her notice.
I asked Meg to make some alterations for me to one of her King Lear model pens. She was clever enough and skilled enough to turn my rough and inexact ideas
into a lovely custom modification to an already bespoke pen. And she did that with grace and charm and patience."
R.K - USA
"I'm a proud owner of more than 60 Black Robin Pens, out of which, I have more than 40 Ophelias! Totally greedy and acquisitive of me, I know, but I just can't help it as Meg makes such beautiful pens and is so professional and accommodating when I have requests. I'm definitely going to keep increasing my Black Robin collection!"
C.L - Hong Kong
"As a custom pen experience, Meg's offerings through Black Robin Pens can't be overstated. The finished products are well-crafted and gorgeous to look at and write with. Working with her to create them is a dream- Meg goes above and beyond to find exactly the right materials to create what you are looking for, checking in every step of the way to ensure customer satisfaction. I own several of her pens and will continue to order more in the future!"
S.M - Canada
"Amazing, handcrafted pens made with much love and care. The custom variant of the Romeo design that Meg kindly tailored for me has been my go-to, everyday journaling pen. Highly recommend Black Robin Pens!"
J.K - UK
"I've bought a number of pens from Black Robin Pens over the years. Every pen has been a work of art, and every purchase has been an absolute pleasure. The care and attention Meg puts into everything from packaging to pen tells you that she really cares about her craft."
D.R - UK
"Meg is a highly skilled pen maker whom I consider one of the best in the world. I have no hesitation in recommending her work to anyone. The pens that Meg has made for me are faultlessly beautiful, perfectly crafted and made with great care. Every pen is well-balanced and feels comfortable in the hand. I would never sell any of these creations. Meg communicates well with the customer and keeps to the brief. The whole process from placing an order to receiving the product was professionally managed.”
K.A - UK
"I have pens from many different independent pen makers and these pens stand out. The fit and finish of the pens is flawless. The pen styles that are offered are unique! The Grand Ophelia is my absolute favorite style. But my most favorite pen is from the limited skateboard pens that are very in demand. I managed to be able to purchase one and it is just stunning. The material is from used skateboards glued together so you get different bands of color along the whole pen. It is a quite unique and labor intensive pen. The packaging is also very beautiful and well done. There is a lot of thought and care put into every part of the pen making process! You won't go wrong with a pen from Black Robin Pens. I highly recommend them!"
J.L - USA
"Meg is a top notch, tier 1 pen maker: creative, original pens that are extremely well-made (polishing work is outstanding!) and has excellent communication skills. Out of my rather extensive custom pen collection, I can unequivocally say that her pens are among my favourite - easily in the top ten."
C.P - Canada
"I cannot recommend Meg workmanship enough and her commitment to customer satisfaction.I have been buy pens from Black Robin pens for a few years & I am proud to own 6 stunning writing instruments."
E.W - UK
"I am based in South Africa. I have been a customer of Black Robin Pens since January 2023 and have acquired 8 wonderful pens. Ophelia is my favourite model followed very closely by Ariel. Workmanship is incredible. All my pens are absolute works of functional art. Customer service is absolutely top tier. I feel they are reasonably priced as well. My only complaint - I don’t have enough Black Robin Pens. But on a serious note, I highly recommend these pens. Any pen enthusiast should try at least 1. There are other models available & did I mention, the names of the models are inspired by Shakespeare’s work. Unique indeed."
R.G - South Africa
"Megs pens are frankly fantastic. The attention to finish is nothing short of exceptional. She's brilliant to work with on custom jobs, understanding what I wanted and delivering on it perfectly. I have bought 3 of her pens (would be many more if i could afford it!) and they have been in almost permanent rotation ever since. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone...new or expert alike."
C.T - UK
"Meg's pen making skills are truly one of a kind, blending imaginative artistry and precision craftsmanship. Every pen from her is a treasure in my collection."
L.C - USA