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Woodland Irish Elm fountain pen, Rhodium with Titanium Gold accents

This pen was chosen especially for you.

It is a meaningful gift to celebrate your words, thoughts, and the moments you choose to put to paper. Whether you’re jotting down dreams, writing heartfelt letters, or signing your next big idea, may this pen remind you how powerful your words can be.

Wishing you inspiration with every stroke.

Woodland Fountain Pen handmade from Irish Burled Elm with Rhodium and Black Titanium trim, crafted in Ireland


Catherine and Richard Daly hand-turned, assembled, and posted your pen from our workshop in Ireland's heritage capital, Kells County Meath. 

In a time when people are seeking to connect with their roots, our Woodland fountain pen is the perfect choice. Made with genuine Irish wood, this writing instrument embodies Ireland's rich history and heritage. The traditional design is enhanced by Rhodium and Titanium finishes, and the nib is crafted in Germany to perfectly suit the owner's writing style. Give the gift of a unique and meaningful item that will become an integral part of the recipient's life and reflect their creative spirit with our Woodland pen range. We are confident it will surpass your expectations.

 

  • The wood in your pen:

At the heart of your hand-crafted pen lies Irish Elm — a rare and treasured wood, found only in quiet corners of our land. Its grain swirls and dances in patterns that seem wild and whimsical, almost as if nature herself decided to scribble her thoughts across the surface. There's a kind of beautiful chaos in its lines — no order, no rules — just pure, natural artistry that makes each piece utterly unique.

This particular elm comes from the gentle midlands of Ireland, where time moves a little slower. We were fortunate to receive it from a retired clockmaker, a craftsman who had spent over 30 years collecting offcuts of this elm — pieces too small for his delicate work, yet too lovely to discard. In his hands, they waited quietly all those years, until they found new purpose in ours.

Now, that same wood lives on in your pen — a small piece of Ireland’s story, full of character, history, and heart.


  • The trim of your pen:

The trim is jewellery-grade Rhodium with Titanium Gold accents, complementing the Irish Elm's beautiful grain and colour.

How to fill the pen with ink

To insert the ink cartridge, unscrew the nib section from the pen and push the ink cartridge into the section until you feel it click into place. A gentle squeeze of the cartridge may be required to get the ink flowing for the first time. 

If using the ink pump, fit it to the pen in the same way as the cartridge and twist the plunger to expel all the air from the reservoir, place the size 6 medium nib below the ink level in the ink bottle and twist the pump to draw up ink from the bottle, dry off any external ink, you can now reassemble the pen and you are ready to start writing. Use gloves to protect your hands from the ink, and tissue to protect the area from spills. Don’t forget to put the cap back on the bottle!

 

Keep the cap on the fountain pen when not in use to prevent the ink in the nib from drying out. As with all fountain pens, you can flush the nib and feed to clean them if you notice a change in the ink flow over time. See our website for a video on how to do this.

 


 

At Irish Pens, we are delighted to pay homage to the woods at the heart of our handmade pen by sponsoring the planting of Native Irish Trees in the forest of Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, through the Tree Council of Ireland's tree sponsorship scheme. A proportion of the sale of your pen has made this possible.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is now.

 

    • About Your Presentation Box:

    The letter opener you received has been presented in an oak-finished box, carefully chosen to reflect the same values of craftsmanship, heritage, and lasting quality that define the pen within.

    Crafted to evoke the warmth and timelessness of Irish oak, this elegant presentation box is more than protective packaging—it is an extension of the gift itself. Its wood-grain finish offers a natural, tactile connection to Ireland’s storied forests, symbolising strength, resilience, and enduring legacy.

    Inside, the opener ensures it is held securely and with the dignity befitting a handcrafted instrument. Whether displayed on a desk, kept as a keepsake, or used to store your opener safely between uses, the box enhances both the presentation and preservation of this thoughtful gift.

    We hope you enjoy the experience of owning a writing instrument that arrives not just beautifully made, but beautifully presented, rooted in the traditions of Irish artistry and built to last.


    Over four billion plastic pens and their packaging go to landfills in the USA alone yearly. When the refill is empty, change it and keep using your pen. It's all the small things we do that help the environment.