Frank's Custom Pens - Mexican Bacote Click Pen

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Frank’s Custom Pens Mexican Bocote Click Pen

The Frank’s Custom Pens Mexican Bocote Click Pen is a handmade wooden click pen turned from Mexican bocote (sometimes spelled bacote), a striking hardwood with warm golden-brown color and bold, dark streaks running through the grain. Crafted by a local pen maker in St. Charles County, Missouri, it features burnt bronze hardware, a durable click mechanism for fast one-handed use, and a smooth-writing Schmidt ink refill. With no cap to lose, it is built for everyday carry and makes a handsome handmade gift. Available at Men’s Modern General Store.

Key Specs Maker: Frank’s Custom Pens, St. Charles County, MO Style: Click pen Body Material: Mexican bocote wood Hardware: Burnt bronze Mechanism: Dura click, no cap Ink: Schmidt ink refill Construction: Hand-turned Best For: Everyday carry (EDC) Sale Type: Consignment

Bold Grain from Mexico and Central America

Bocote grows in Mexico and Central America and is a favorite among woodworkers for its eye-catching figure. Its golden to honey-brown body is marked with sharp, dark lines that can ripple, wave, or form striking patterns depending on how the wood is cut. Turned into a pen, it shows off that dramatic contrast beautifully, and natural variation means every bocote pen has a look all its own.

A Click Pen Made for Everyday Carry

This is Frank’s go-to style for people who want a pen they will actually use all day. The Dura click mechanism lets you deploy and retract the tip with one thumb, so you can sign a receipt, jot down a note, or fill out a form without fumbling with a cap. That quick, reliable action makes it a natural fit for a shirt pocket, an EDC pouch, or a work bag.

Warm Bronze Hardware, Locally Made

Frank pairs the bocote with burnt bronze hardware, a deep, warm finish that complements the golden tones of the wood for a rugged, earthy look. Every pen is turned by hand right here in St. Charles County, so you are getting a carefully made piece from a local craftsman. The German-made Schmidt refill writes smoothly and can be replaced as needed, so this pen can stay in your pocket for years.

This pen is sold on consignment on behalf of the maker. All consignment sales are final. Stop by our shop in the Cottleville Old Town Historic District to try the click action in person, or order online.