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.

Writing Pen Safety Tips

Keep pens & pencils away from young children & pets. Avoid gifting plantable pens to homes with pets, as many contain wildflowers or herbs that are not safe near animal friends. Learn more on pet-friendly gardens.

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).

Why Choose Eco-Friendly Writing Pens?

Each day, millions of plastic writing pens end up in landfills, polluting soil and water. Plastic also requires fossil fuels to make, and produces greenhouse gases.

Most pens are also sold in plastic packaging (often in quantities more than needed (like packs of 10, when you only need one or two usually).

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