Product Details
MainelyPens are handmade writing instruments created by Maine artisan David W. Tabbutt for Gallery Leather. Each pen is hand-turned from resin and materials sourced from Maine's woods and waters, including crushed lobster, oyster, and mussel shells, white birch, oak, cherry, and tiger maple, and even real Maine wildflowers, so no two are exactly alike. Choose a fountain, rollerball, or ballpoint pen, or a matching letter opener.
- Best for a one-of-a-kind Maine gift, or pairing with a matching Gallery Leather book.
- Handmade by Maine artisan David W. Tabbutt so every piece is unique.
- Collections include Maine Coast (lobster, oyster and mussel shell), Maine Forest (white birch, oak, cherry, tiger maple), the Gallery Collection matched to our leather colors, and limited Maine Summer colors.
- Choose fountain (iridium-tipped steel nib with cartridge and converter), rollerball, or ballpoint in the slim Funline or weightier Gatsby.
- Letter openers available in gold and chrome finishes to coordinate with the pens.
- Each piece arrives in a protective velvet bag.
Common Questions
They are handmade by local Maine artisan David W. Tabbutt. The floral pieces are crafted using real Maine flowers by local master gardener Roxanne Smith.
Fountain, rollerball, and ballpoint pens, plus matching letter openers. Ballpoints come in the slim, lightweight Funline with a twist-up nib and the heavier Gatsby with a thicker barrel.
Each fountain pen ships with an iridium-tipped steel nib, a Standard International Short black cartridge, and a converter. Use only fountain pen ink, such as Pilot, Diamine, or J. Herbin. Brush, calligraphy, and technical inks may clog or damage the pen.
No two are identical. Because each pen is made from natural materials such as shell, wood, and flowers, color and grain vary from piece to piece, and slight variations are natural.
Keep it in its protective velvet bag to prevent scratching, keep rollerballs and fountain pens capped when not in use, and flush a fountain pen nib with water from time to time.
No. MainelyPens are not available for wholesale, as Gallery Leather is a distributor for the artisan.
Standard shipping is free on U.S. orders. See our Returns policy for more information.
Product Reviews
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The Mussels Gatsby Ball Point 9 people found this helpfulI enjoy visiting New England and I like pens - maybe too much! I was intrigued by the MainelyPens created from shells etc and opted for Mussels Gatsby ball point as something different. I was delighted when the pen arrived, stylish, a lovely colour combination and comfortable to write with, in short a real treat.
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Lovely Craftsmanship! 4 people found this helpfulThese are truly gorgeous pens. The craftsmanship is lovely—and what a beautiful gift these make. The red lobster and blue mussel shell designs are perfect for the ocean lovers in your life. Gallery Leather is an outstanding company with top-notch customer service. Thanks for offering such beautiful products!
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Love this letter opener 4 people found this helpfulThe floral letter opener is STUNNING!!! I love the fact that the artist used natural items to create it. It is visually stunning and works great! I love displaying it on my desk! I’m thinking of buying several more for gifts this Christmas! 10/10 recommend!