Burled Irish Elm Woodland Ballpoint Pen – A Timeless Connection to Irish Heritage

Today, more than ever, we seek meaningful ways to reconnect with our roots — to find gifts that carry a story, a legacy, and a lasting emotional connection. Our Burled Irish Elm Woodland Ballpoint Pen embodies that desire. Handcrafted in Ireland from a rare and storied wood, this writing instrument is a tribute to Irish craftsmanship, history, and individuality.

This pen is made from burled Irish-grown Elm, a rare and visually striking wood. The Elm, sourced from the Midlands of Ireland, was initially held in the workshop of a retired Irish clockmaker for over 30 years. While much of the wood was reserved for small projects, only a small portion was burled, making your pen exceptionally unique in material and character.

Every pen in the Woodland collection is complemented by jewellery-grade Rhodium and Gold Titanium finishes, offering a timeless and elegant contrast to the wood's dramatic grain patterns. Fitted with an all-Swiss-made Parker-style ballpoint refill, the pen ensures an exceptional writing experience, with replacements available globally.

Key Features:

• Made from rare, burled Irish-grown Elm
• Wood sourced from reclaimed stock over 30 years old
• Hand-turned and polished in our Kells, Co. Meath workshop
• Premium Rhodium and Gold Titanium trim
• Swiss-made Parker-style ballpoint refill – smooth and reliable
• Replacement refills are available worldwide
• Presented in a deluxe Irish Pens gift box
• Optional engraving available for personal, corporate, or club gifting

Specifications:

• Refill: Black ink Parker-style international ballpoint (Swiss-made)
• Trim: Rhodium with Gold Titanium accents
• Packaging: Deluxe presentation case included
• Crafting Time: Approx. 3 working days per pen

A Complete Luxury Gift Experience

Each pen is housed in a satin-lined luxury case and sheathed in a plush black velvet pouch, offering a refined unboxing experience worthy of its heritage. This saves you the cost of gift wrapping!
Accompanying each pen is a detailed fact sheet, accessible via a discreet QR link on a card included with the pen. The fact sheet offers insights into the pen’s craftsmanship, the story of the Elm, and care instructions, enriching the gifting experience for the recipient.

Upgrade to Our Engraved Oak Gift Box

Enhance your gifting experience with our engraved oak pen presentation box, handmade in our Kells workshop and inspired by the artistry of the Book of Kells.

• finished in oak for elegance and durability
• Includes walnut pen rests to hold one or two pens securely
• Engraving available on the inner lid — names, messages, or logos
• Box dimensions: 180mm (L) x 116mm (W) x 45mm (H)
• Corporate logo engraving available on request

Sustainably Made, Thoughtfully Given

Using a handmade refillable pen helps reduce the billions of disposable plastic biros that end up in landfill every year. This pen is made to last — simply replace the refill, not the pen.

Contact Us

Have questions or want to discuss customisation options? Contact us at info@irishpens.ie. We’re happy to help.