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Golem Pens
@golempens.bsky.social
Custom fountain pens made slowly in Victoria, BC. DM for commissions!
https://golempens.ca

I also maintain an independent pen makers registry: https://makers.golempens.ca/
And today we have this purple on purple demo Spindle fountain pen. Purple demo from The Pensmiths and accent pieces from Eel and Anchor.
Commission/not for sale (I do not have more of these materials).
July 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Finally, some glamour shots of this Augur fountain pen! The pink and teal demo is from Eel and Anchor and the accents are leftovers from Superior Dice Co.

Commission, not for sale (and no, I don't have more of these materials)
July 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Sorry for being terrible about posting here. Have a sparkly fountain pen. (Commission, not for sale)
July 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Actually happy with the internal polishing on this fountain pen. Next, shaping! Commission, not available for purchase.
July 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just a little mise en place before trying out a new tool and technique 🤞 Slowly getting pen making back on track now that the water damage is addressed.
June 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Big hole in the wall is repaired. Bench and essential tools are back in place so I can start turning again. Going to slowly reassemble the rest and make improvements - dedicated lathe stand, new storage.
June 27, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Hey, that's not a pen...
June 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
And finally catching up on the backlog. A Spindle in McKenzie Penworks Clarity for a return buyer. Mid-capacity eyedropper (3.25-3.5ml). This had better be my last demo for a while 🤣
May 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today we have an Augur in Harley from Fountain Telling. This one has a brass detail in the section to mix things up, and a high satin finish (I'm thrilled how much luster and depth the blank has even without a gloss polish). This is the second Augur in the wild. Still refining the shape and process.
May 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
After enough obsession I'm ready to send this one out to Nibcake Workshop. Custom dimensions, including three sections! (Jowo 6, Bock 250, and Bock 380) They wanted clearance for stacks and big nibs, and a fun demo to show off their work. Blank is Blaze Orange Tint Demonstrator from The Pensmiths.
May 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Pretty happy with this one at the end of the day! Custom design including sections for Jowo #6, Bock #6, and Bock #8 (see the cap clearance with the big nib).
May 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This Harley blank from Fountain Telling is such a stunner. In the Auger model with a satin finish.
May 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
April 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Nuclear fuel rod or fountain pen. This one is a little different from my usual.
April 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM
New nib day - Regalia Crossflex.
March 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I don't think it's production ready, but my personal prototype of a stainless steel clip feels preeeetty good. Material is McKenzie Penworks rocky top, hand cut and hammered stainless steel clip, Bock nib compatibility. #fountainpen
March 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Should we try making a piston fountain pen?
March 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Today's quick project, a stowable shower curtain spray skirt to use when wet sanding and polishing. Extra important since my cleat wall isn't sealed or anything, and I have more tools directly in the splash zone.
March 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Let's gooooo. Carving the clip down is going to be a little hassle but I think I've got the cap and end cap properly aligned now? #FountainPen
March 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I think I need to up the bore sizes a bit for my Bock nibs, but my personal prototype fountain pen is coming along. Blank is McKenzie Pens Rocky Top, Bock 250 nib, and a custom stainless clip.
March 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Alright let's go. I ruined and then salvaged the cap. Thankfully this is a personal prototype.
March 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I think I'm ready to try making pens again!
March 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Need to design and build a few more pieces. The lathe will be back on the bench soon...
February 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Back in town and now I can start building the cleat fixtures. I've got a few wooden tool rack that are easy to hang, but most of the tools are going to require making racks and holders.
February 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Launching tomorrow February 15th (through the 22nd), I'm excited to have two fountain pens in an auction benefitting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) alongside some truly incredible makers. Please go check out all the pens and bid if you're able! www.32auctions.com/organization...
February 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM