Handcrafted ~ CROSS-Type PENS ~ from WOODbyC

I make several styles of Cross-type pens. All take genuine Cross refills (but most come with a generic).

The classic look with a unique twist is my popular Center-Twist pen. It turns in the middle to extend the ballpoint, and back again to retract it. Pulls apart like a Cross pen to refill.

The one-piece style may have an ergonomic, Dip-Grip or it may have a straight grip. The point turns on/off at the metal tip, and pulls apart there to replace the ink refill. (This style is also used in my Fridge Pens.)

Fisher (the Space Pen company) makes a refill to fit Cross (their SC series). My Fridge Pens love them!

"Dip Grip" and One-Piece Pens from WOODbyC

My customers love this unique one-piece pen — uncommon among wooden writing instruments — for it's carved as well as turned. The triangular grip requires extra handwork to achieve, but the fit feels great — especially for people with a touch of arthritis or trouble with those thin, slippery, metal pens.

By the way... I'd like to acknowledge the guy who taught me 

the intricacies of making this style of pen. His name is Peter Sharp.

Click on his photo to read his creative history.  (Thanks, Peter!) 

"Fridge Pens" from WOODbyC

Handiest pen in the house makes a great housewarming gift.  

Pen lifts up out of the separate pen holder (whose strong, rare earth magnets keep several sheets of paper in place). 

Run out of something? Write it on the list. When the page is filled, go shopping! (You save money if you shop with a list.)

Space pen refills (available separately) let you write upside down!

 If marked *SOLD* and you want something similar (never identical), click Custom Request.

For me, the greatest joy of woodturning happens when the shape emerges from a block of wood,

as if by its own design, capturing the moment when art meets craft.