The Gibson Ballpoint Pen

Distinctive Craftsmanship: The Gibson Ballpoint Pen – Handmade in Scotland.

Limited Edition: Every Pen is Individually Crafted.

The Gibson Ballpoint Pen offers a perfect balance of style, weight, and craftsmanship. Made from a combination of premium wood and metal, it sits comfortably in your hand, ensuring an effortless writing experience. Elegant details, including a three-leaf clover and a Celtic knot on the finial, add a refined touch.

Choose From:

Cocobolo with Chrome or Gold Finish

Whisky Cask with Chrome or Gun Metal Finish

Pine Cone in Resin with Tarnished Copper & Gun Metal Finish

Fitted with a Parker QuinkFlow Medium Point refill, this pen is as smooth to write with as it is beautiful to hold. At approximately 12 cm, it’s the perfect blend of form and function.

Discover the pleasure of writing with a handcrafted pen that’s as unique as you are.

Description

Crafting Perfection: The Process Behind the Gibson Ballpoint Pen

Each one of our pens is turned on a lathe, using a specialised mandrel to ensure precision and balance. Carefully sanded and polished to a smooth sheen, every pen reflects the skill and craftsmanship required in the art of pen turning. This meticulous process, using delicate and intricate tools, results in a beautifully crafted pen designed to last.

A Quick Guide to the Gibson Ballpoint Pen:

A Little about Whisky Casks

Whisky needs to mature in oak casks for three years. The cask types influence the final flavour of the whisky. They must be made of oak as it prevents seepage and allows the whisky to breathe. A cooper makes, maintains and repairs whisky casks. A cask can last for 60 years, be used several times, and is often returned to the cooperage several times for repair. To create beautiful things with whisky casks is the ultimate in sustainability and is so thoroughly Scottish.

Cocobolo

At Made in the Glen we prioritise sustainable sourcing of our materials, avoiding purchasing wood from overseas, many of which woods are now endangered. However, because we embrace the concept of recycling we were happy to acquire a selection of unused woodturning supplies from a talented local craftsman who passed away. In a heartfelt gesture, his widow graciously sold us these supplies to ensure that the exquisite wood does not go to waste.

A little bit about Resin

Walking through our nearby forests, the sight of pine cones scattered across the ground gets us a little excited. We collect them and set them in resin. When they are carefully stabilised in resin and turned on a lathe, their intricate structures are revealed, creating mesmerising and unique patterns. This process transforms the natural elements into stunning works of art. To see more resin products check out our Artisan Keyrings.

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We use Odie’s oil as our finishing oil. To find out more about the qualities of this amazing oil click here.

We use Parker Quinkflow refills for the pens for a good quality nib.

Additional information

Material	Whisky Cask & Chrome, Whisky Cask & Gun Metal, Pine Cone/Resin & Gun Metal, Cocobolo & Chrome, Cocobolo & Gold

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The Gibson Ballpoint Pen

Distinctive Craftsmanship: The Gibson Ballpoint Pen – Handmade in Scotland.

Limited Edition: Every Pen is Individually Crafted.