Carrot - Calligraphy Pen - Old Rose

No More Calligrapher's Claw!

Having had a lot of enquiries about making a carrot from customers I finally decided it was time to put my head down and design the best version I could. Introducing, the new 'Carrot', designed for those who like a compact pen holder and a lovely curved body for improved grip and stability.  It takes all the best features from my much loved curved Flourish and sprinkles in some new elements:

  • Firstly, the weight, it will surprise you (in a good way :) ).  Once you put pen to paper you'll notice how the weight increases stability and your nib, int turn, will glide across the page.  

  • This reassuring weight paired with the body shape of the carrot will mean you barely have to hold the pen when you write (it will do a lot of the work for you) helping you to avoid the dreaded 'calligrapher claw' and improve your technique in the long run.

The oblique pen is also fitted with my unique universal flange design which holds almost every kind of nib (big and small) and allows you to adjust the angle of the nib, further increasing the 'glide factor' of your writing.

Once you have the pen in your hand I am confident that you'll appreciate the true quality and craftsmanship that has gone into each design decision.  Made from precision machined aluminium and brass, it's my hope that it will be something your grandchildren will happily be using in years to come. 

I'm really proud of the Carrot and hope that you truly experience the joy of writing with this lovely little pen.

What is a Flourish pen you may ask? Read on if you like the details...

You can now park the pliers and say sayonara to screws. Instead all you need to do is twist the beautifully machined brass nut to the width of your nib and you'll be flourishing in a flash.

My unique design fits nibs as large as a Nikko G, all the way down to smaller nibs like the Brause 66EF, as well as our 3.5mm pencil lead, so you can draft your creations before committing to ink. The Flourish is designed with ultimate comfort and reliability in mind. It's a refined writing instrument built to last a lifetime.

 

 

 

As no two calligraphers are the same, I designed the pen so that you can easily customise the angle of the nib to suit your calligraphy style. I’ve also refined the balance of the pen so that the centre of gravity sits between your forefinger and your thumb joint, making it feel neither top nor bottom heavy. 

 

 

Good to know & FAQs:

  • Both the oblique pens are perfect for left or right handed calligraphers. The brass flange of the oblique version can be easily flipped around, enabling the pen to be used by both left- and right-handers.
  • Every pen is machined from solid metals on a lathe used for making fine watch and aerospace grade components, so you can be sure your pen will write perfectly for years and years to come.

  • Measures 125mm x 10mm-20mm (at the grip section) and weighs 36g.

  • Designed with the planet in mind. I’ve made sure that this pen is made from infinitely recyclable materials, such as brass and aluminium, which are easily separated (no glue or un-recyclable plastics here).

  • Comes in a beautifully crafted gift box.

  • Nibs are sold separately and you can find them here.

  • Pencil Leads are sold separately and you can find them here.
  • I have a superb range of inks to compliment your pen and you can find them here
  • Shipping times are calculated from dispatch.
  • We offer a complimentary repair service, so should your Flourish pen need a little TLC please contact us .

     

      Standard Shipping Costs:

      UK: £4.95

      EU: Our shipping costs vary by country and are calculated at checkout.

      USA: from $10.50 (charged in local currency)

      Rest of the world:

      We Ship Internationally. We take care of VAT and customs duty for EU customers. Your order will be shipped within 48 hours when in stock, please refer to lead times of the product you are buying, as some handmade / hand dipped products may take longer until we send them. Delivery is calculated from dispatch. All UK orders are shipped using Royal Mail Tracked 48. If you need your order by a specific date there is a next-day Special Delivery option.

      PREORDER ITEMS

      If your order contains a pre-order item, your whole order will be shipped together in order to minimise our carbon footprint. So please refer to pre-order delivery times in this instance. Alternatively, you can ask us to split the order. In this case additional delivery costs will apply. Please contact hello@tomsstudio.co.uk for further information.

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      Karla J.
      Carrot Calligraphy pen and the One Dip Wonder

      I've wanted a carrot for so long and my assumptions were right....I love it! It feels wonderful in my hand and being able to adjust the flange.....wow! Has made the process so much more joyful! THEN .....the One Dip Wonder....icing on the cake! I usually use the Pilot Parallel pens because of the constant dipping fiasco, but now we have a game changer! Geez....why did this take so long???? 🤣
      I absolutely love them both.....THANK YOU SO MUCH!
      I have my eye on some replacement leads and calligraphy inks......will be making future purchases I'm sure!

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      May

      I just love it!! I already have the Old Rose but wanted badly this Midnight color. They are comfortable and easy to write with.

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      Charlene

      Really beautiful build quality. A joy as an object. Can't wait to use it!

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      Louise S.P.
      The mighty midnight Carrot

      This little beauty is all things right. 2 things make her stand out, besides the gorgeous deep dark purple, and that is her weight and balance. Of which both is perfect. I did get the Flourish first, and though I like her.. I LOVE Carrot! She just feels (and sits) right in the hand, and because there is a bit more to her, I feel I’m gripping less which allows more freedom (and less tension) and makes the conversation between pen and paper smoother. She is my go to pen.

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      C.W.
      A problem solved?

      I have both a carrot and a flourish oblique and, I'm afraid, in the long term the screw type flange is not for me. Initially, everything was fine with both, but after a while the only way I can ensure consistent grip is by placing a rubber 'O' ring between the nut and nib. Otherwise, the nib keeps slipping - at best - or falling into the ink pot - at worst.