Frank's Custom Pens - Tulipwood Twist pen

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Frank’s Custom Pens Tulipwood Artisan Exemplar Twist Pen

The Frank’s Custom Pens Tulipwood Artisan Exemplar Pen is a handmade wooden twist pen turned from tulipwood, an exotic hardwood with a warm golden base and fine, vivid streaks of violet, rose, and brown running through the grain. Made by a local pen maker in St. Charles County, Missouri, it is built in the elegant Artisan Exemplar style with antique brass hardware, a smooth twist mechanism, and a Schmidt ink refill. Colorful, refined, and completely one of a kind, it is a beautiful everyday writing pen and a standout handmade gift. Available at Men’s Modern General Store.

Key Specs Maker: Frank’s Custom Pens, St. Charles County, MO Style: Artisan Exemplar twist pen Body Material: Tulipwood Hardware: Antique brass Mechanism: Twist Ink: Schmidt ink refill Construction: Hand-turned Sale Type: Consignment

One of the Most Colorful Woods in the World

Tulipwood is a member of the rosewood family and is admired for color that few natural woods can match. Its golden, almost cream-colored background is threaded with fine streaks of pink, violet, and reddish brown, creating a lively, striped figure that seems to change as the light hits it. Historically it was reserved for inlays and fine decorative work, and it remains a prized choice for small, special pieces like this pen.

The Artisan Exemplar Style

Frank builds this pen in the Artisan Exemplar style, a classic, well-proportioned design with a polished, upscale look. Antique brass hardware adds a warm, vintage finish that pairs naturally with the golden tones of the tulipwood, giving the pen a timeless, heirloom feel. It is a pen that looks just as good on an executive desk as it does tucked into a leather notebook.

Locally Handcrafted for Daily Writing Every pen is turned by hand by Frank, a craftsman here in St. Charles County who brings real attention to detail to each piece. A smooth twist extends the tip for easy everyday use, and the German-made Schmidt refill writes consistently and can be replaced when the ink runs low. It is a meaningful gift for anniversaries, graduations, or anyone who appreciates natural beauty and local craftsmanship.

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 see the colors of this tulipwood in person, or order online.