Having spent most of his life in the motor and motorsport industry what better design than one of my Gearshift designs. I was also asked if I could make the set from Yew as this is her father’s favourite try with lots of boyhood memories. Luckily I had recently been given a broken longbow by a friend who makes them. Apparently one never knows 100% if it will be strong enough until it is tested, and this one failed! However, it did produce some extremely spectacular examples of Yew wood with differing coloured stripes.

This is an unusual pen design inspired by my best selling bolt action pen mechanism. Whilst you will see other similar Gearshift pens in my Portfolio, this is a unique set as I was able to adapt the ballpoint design to incorporate a technical pencil mechanism. This involved moving from my wood turning lathe to my metalworking lathe to manufacture an intricate insert adapter.

The mechanism design is based on a six-speed H pattern car gear change and can be shifted just like the real thing!  The cap features a car tyre with a true to life tread and hubcap. The tip features the same tyre tread as the cap. The gear knob includes an etched five-speed pattern. And the industrialised crowbar clip attaches to the body with two small screws rounds to out the design. The refill fully advances at the front of the shifter and fully retracts at the back of the shifter. The design uses a popular Parker style refill which can be accessed by unscrewing the tip to  reveal the refill. Replacement is simply a reverse of the process. The pencil uses standard 0.7mm pencil leads available from any good stationary store. The gear knob is simply pressed down momentarily to eject the next section of lead.

Handmade Pen / Pencil Product Details

What’s Included in your set

• Includes the handcrafted Gearshift pen and pencil in the pictures shown above
• Velvet covered double pen presentation case
• Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
• Incudes pack of replacement leads
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

This handmade bolt action bullet pen has a real bolt action which opens the ballpoint pen! No twisting or clicking to do.  Grab the bolt action and slide it down, lock it in place and start writing.

Any shooter will appreciate how this pen works and it will be the talk of the town.

Made from  a dark purple crushed velvet effect acrylic  to compliment the satin brass fittings.  What a perfect gift idea!

The replica .357 magnum calibre bullet cartridge and the chrome bullet tip both add authenticity to the look of this pen.

The pen has been made by hand turning a piece of acrylic and finishing it to a mirror polish.  All external components are lacquered satin brass  to provide durable and dependable service.

The main body was sanded six times with progressively finer grit  abrasive to create a very smooth surface.  The surface is polished to a mirror like shine using 12 polishing steps to create a showroom quality finish.

Replacement Parker Style ink cartridges can be found at most stationers.

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box. The pen in the picture is the one you will receive.

If you are interested in multiple pens, please contact us. Since each pen is a unique work of art, exact duplicates are not possible but we will do our best to create duplicates of the pen, using the same wood and finish.

Handmade Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures hown above
• Includes ink cartridge – ready to use
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

The Steampunk genre has re-ignited a love of old fashioned materials and is all about mixing the old and new; fusing the usability of modern technology with the design aesthetic and philosophy of the Victorian age.

This pen combines flat head screws, riveted design patterns, replica Gattling gun barrels, a Bolt Action mechanism plus a mixture of industrialized Antique copper, and brass finishes.

You will see from the photographs that the attention to detail is stunning!

Steampunk is a major trend in fashion, jewelry and design over the last few years – now is your chance to purchase the perfect pen as the ultimate Steampunk gift.

Smooth writing performance with a Parker style refill. It is an exciting new design that will make a great writing instrument and conversation piece.

The pen barrel is made of a swirly pattern acrylic which is absolutely beautiful.

Handmade Twist Action Ballpoint Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures hown above
• Includes ink refill – ready to use
• Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

The Steampunk genre has re-ignited a love of old fashioned materials and is all about mixing the old and new; fusing the usability of modern technology with the design aesthetic and philosophy of the Victorian age.

This pen combines flat head screws, riveted design patterns, replica Gattling gun barrels, a Bolt Action mechanism plus a mixture of industrialized Antique copper, and brass finishes.

You will see from the photographs that the attention to detail is stunning!

Steampunk is a major trend in fashion, jewelry and design over the last few years – now is your chance to purchase the perfect pen as the ultimate Steampunk gift.

Smooth writing performance with a Parker style refill. It is an exciting new design that will make a great writing instrument and conversation piece.

The pen barrel is made of a swirly pattern ‘Toxic Green’ acrylic which is absolutely beautiful.

Handmade Twist Action Ballpoint Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures hown above
• Includes ink refill – ready to use
• Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

The Parker type refill is changed by simply unscrewing the pointed tip of the pen. Compatible refils are available from all good stationery stores.

Handmade Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures shown above
• Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
• Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

The Steampunk genre has re-ignited a love of old fashioned materials and is all about mixing the old and new; fusing the usability of modern technology with the design aesthetic and philosophy of the Victorian age.

This pen combines flat head screws, riveted design patterns, replica Gattling gun barrels, a Bolt Action mechanism plus a mixture of industrialized Antique copper, and brass finishes.

You will see from the photographs that the attention to detail is stunning!

Steampunk is a major trend in fashion, jewelry and design over the last few years – now is your chance to purchase the perfect pen as the ultimate Steampunk gift.

Smooth writing performance with a Parker style refill. It is an exciting new design that will make a great writing instrument and conversation piece.

The pen barrel is made of a swirly pattern acrylic which is absolutely beautiful.

Handmade Twist Action Ballpoint Pen Product Details

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

• Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures hown above
• Includes ink refill – ready to use
• Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens