About Us

All my pens are handcrafted at my studio, in the tiny village of Lyn, Ontario, Canada. Many of my pens are made using custom mixed resins. Some of which I make in my studio, while others are sourced from artisan makers. But I also work with many materials including metal, commercial plastics and ebonite. I even work with natural products such as wood, antler and bone which I make every effort to ensure are ethically sourced.

I have always loved to work with my hands. Even as a child, playing with my fathers tools. It is what drew me to a military career as a Repair Technician with the RCEME.

I established Timber Elegance in 2010, after 26 years of service, as a means of transitioning out of the Military. My plans were to work from my studio making small gift items such as Jewelry boxes, small turnings and yes pens. After a couple of more years the focus became more pens and accessories, such as collector trays and stands. The pens were mostly made using purchased components, called kits, for which I would make the body from many different materials. Eventually, I felt to constricted by the design of these kits, which I had no control over. So I learned to design and make the components I needed, myself. 

While my mainstay is Fountain Pens, I also make a variety of different writing instruments including Ballpoint pens and Calligraphy holders.

I look forward to many years of enjoyment at my craft. Learning and creating every day.