Tom’s Studio (Refillable Fountain Pens)

Fountain pens have moved on from the ones that required fiddly ink pots that leaked down your shirt.

Tom’s Studio was founded by a craftsman who after watching his wife use a plastic mass-produced calligraphy pen, did not feel it matched the quality of her beautiful work. A former furniture designer, he decided to create something better.

Keep pens (choking hazards) away from children and pets, and never litter them, as they go down storm drains and into the sea. 

The Fountain pens have 6 interchangeable nibs, a reassuring weight and a clever cap design, for a lighter more comfortable writing experience. The Shimmer Inks are all nontoxic and vegan-friendly.

If you do leak ink on your shirt, immediately cover with a little salt and dab with a wet paper towel, then brush until the stain disappears.

If that doesn’t work, blot the stain and soak with a sponge and a little rubbing alcohol for 15 minutes. If that doesn’t work, mix cool water with oxygen bleach and soak for 8 hours, before laundering.

Lumos Pro (refillable fineliner)

Lumos Pro is a beautiful refillable fineliner, with brush pen, 2 writing  tips and 9 artist’s tips.

Tom’s Studio has recently also released some exciting zero waste writing implements:

The Wren Refillable Writing Pen

The Wren refillable writing pen, with a Japanese writing tip.

Wren Write-off (made from discarded pens)

And the Wren Write-Off (made from discarded disposable pens).

Where to Recycle Plastic Pens and Pencils 

Terracycle offers a free writing instruments recycling programme, sponsored by industry. Just order a box for your office, school or community then everyone can deposit unwanted pens, pencils, highlighters, correction fluids, felt-tips pens and erasers.

You can download a poster to display near the recycling box, and all items are sent off to be made into other things (like park benches).