Hardwood pens that combine function with beauty.
by A. B. Petrow
If you
bought a pen from me at a craft show, you
are in the right place.
Click on buttons will take you to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) as well as
my artist's statement, some interesting facts about
pens, and my guarantee. Don't forget to bookmark
this page!

What's New!
All pens available for purchase are on
the Buy It Now page.
You get the exact same unique pen you see.
New-Hardwood pens in multiple
woods, over 100 pieces in each pen!!
See buy it now page
Upcoming shows
June 5-7--Columbus, OH
June 10-14--Pittsburgh, PA
June 25-28--Salt Lake City, UT
If you want to know if I am
going to be at a specific fair near you, email me at
handcraftedhardwoods@yahoo.com
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Each of my pens are uniquely shaped. Patterns or templates are not used to guide the
tools. My titanium/gold finish is achieved through a physical
vapor deposition (pvd) process that involves the vaporization of titanium
and gold material from a solid surface. The material is
transported through a proprietary low-pressure gaseous environment
an preferred by leading designers and manufacturers. I use this
finish on my metal parts on most of my wood pens. This
titanium/gold finish will never wear off

Working in my workshop in Sonoma County, California.
Hi AB,
I got the package of 5 pen/pencils. They are beautiful!!!
Looking forward to seeing you in Pontiac Michigan for Arts, Eats,
and
Beats if you are coming again.
Thanks
R. C.
".... I've gotten stares and compliments on my pen and pencil and
you better believe I guard them with my life (smiles). I appreciate fine and
unique artwork which is what you create. The price is worth every penny."
Adrienne
M.
- "I just got back from a big art show in Gaithersburg, MD and saw lots
of pens but none as nice as yours!!!! My husband smashed my original pen from
you in the car door just recently and I'm in the market for another one. It was
the space writer with the silver." Sue P.Dear
"AB"
Just received the Space Pen in today's mail
First, thank you for the prompt response. I certainly did not
expect delivery this soon.
But most of all, I want to complement you on your work. Not only
the beauty of the work, but the attention to detail; balance,
dimensions, even the placement of the clip in such a way that it clips
securely to a dress shirt, yet enough spring to allow for a heavier
garment.
This is truly a work of craftsmanship and art. You know, I hope, that
this product is a value worth more than the $39. I'll be proud
to use it and happy to let everyone know where they can buy their own.
P. E.

A.B., I received the pen, its absolutely beautiful. I will cherish it
always! I have a dilemna now - I'm not sure which one of your great pens I
should use, they're both so great! The engraving came out really nice as
well.
I can't wait to show it off!
Thanks again,
N. C.
Dear A.B.,
The pens
arrived yesterday evening and I am very pleased with them. Thanks for your
good artisanship and service.
Warmest
wishes to you and yours for a blessed Christmas and an enriching New Year.
Bob
Yesterday, I bought a
beautiful malachite fountain pen from you on Telegraph Avenue in
Berkeley. I just love it! Thank you, so much, for crafting it. The
balance is perfect, and I particularly like the smooth lines of the
barrel. (So many "art" pens have a sharp transition from the nib to the
barrel -- a feature that makes it uncomfortable to write for any length
of time.)
While I was shopping
at your booth, you showed me an equally lovely lapis lazuli fountain
pen. It has been burning a hole in my imagination ever since. As I
mentioned when we met yesterday, I used to cut cabochon gemstones years
ago -- mostly malachite and lapis. Since I am also a fountain pen
collector, pens made out of these two stones hold special meaning for
me.
Elizabeth
My in-laws bought me one of your pens for my birthday at the Lincoln
Center Crafts Show in New York. I am a pen collector and this is a
beautiful addition to my collection. You do great work, thanks.
Sincerely,
Jon W.
"Just received my
latest order! Can hardly wait to gift one of my employees on her birthday.
Gee, that was fast service...Thanks, again...Toni W.
"I bought one of your pens in September 2001 at a
Craft Fair on the plaza by
Lincoln Center in NYC, and I love it. I recently went to a pen store on
West 46th - Arthur Brown & Co. - in order to buy a refill for the
first
time and brought the pen with me. The clerk was most impressed with your
craftsmanship and asked about it, as he thought the management might be
interested in carrying your line. I mentioned I probably had your contact
info and would forward it to him if he was interested. I just dug out your
warranty card, and thought I would contact you first, in the event that you
prefer for whatever reason that I do not do so. Figured it couldn't hurt
to
ask." J. E.
Contact Information
If you want to get in touch with me about anything on this site, the best way is email.
- email
- General Information, sales, and customer support, email
handcraftedhardwoods@yahoo.com
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- mail
- Handcrafted Hardwoods
- Box 1655
- Sebastopol,
CA 95473
"Many thanks, for the info (about the website)!!! The pen I purchased
was a gift. My sister-in-law loved it... you saved my life...she's hard to buy
gifts for...again thanks." Susan O.