Original Flourish - Oblique Calligraphy Pen
A perfect starter pen fitted with my universal nib holder.
A little Ninja of a calligraphy tool... So many pens are made from cheap materials that look good but don't stand the test of time. I wanted to make a pen that did both. The Original Flourish straight pen is machined from Solid Aluminium using lathes conventionally used to make watch parts (the long-lasting bit, no plastic here). They have a silky matte black finish which sings quality and craft – it not only looks beautiful but is designed to be the best tool for the job.
It's my hope that you'll be passing your pen down the generations, and that your grandchildren will get the same pleasure from using their Tom's Studio pen as you do.
Brilliant ink for bold ideas!
This is such a great pen holder, just perfection! I’m just learning calligraphy and trying different pens and nibs and there is not a big choice on a market… I tried 4 pens so far and this pen makes a huge difference, worth waiting! I picked this pen for it sleek elegant design but it blew my mind! Now Tom’s is my candy shop!)) Thank you for exceptional quality!!!
Lovely oblique pen. This is my proper grown up pointed pen and it's great. I was advised to upgrade when I had made up my mind up about whether to go oblique or straight after using entry level holders and I'm so glad I went with the Flourish.
The pen is well made and is nicely balanced. I was able to fit a variety of nibs on it including quite a large vintage nib. The only point I would make is that the pen is quite small and slim which can make it difficult at times to use it.
Good solid pen and flange. Very practical and easy to change nibs. Highly recommended
This pen has a good weight and feel to it, and sits nicely in my hand. It took me a while to realise that the tip of the nib had to be in a specific position related to the pen itself, but it's all good now. Very happy with my purchase.
I bought this pen about a year ago and I love it so much. It lovely to hold and create with.
You can not argue about the quality. Nice comforting weight to it. One issue was the nid holder being mounted upside down, for a right handset. An easy fix with the issued key, just frustrating.
Der Federhalter ist dermaßen elegant und liegt gut in der Hand.
Das Päckchen aufzumachen war ein Freude, soviel kleine Geschenke und auch die Verpackung des Federhalters.
Ich habe mich sehr gefreut. Zum Schluss noch, ich schreibe ganz anders.
Eine unbedingte Empfehlung auch ein one Hit Wonder mitzunehmen, das erhöht den Kalligraphie Spaß immens.
I love the Original Flourish - Oblique Calligraphy Pen I purchased from Tom's studio. It's smooth, perfectly balanced and the perfect weight.
It was like a brand new pair of ice skates on a freshly frozen pond
Love the quality and the excellent service that came with it
As a left handed overwriter, I have struggled to find any pens that work for me. The ability to revolve the holder in a complete 360 has made it perfect!
I would recommend this pen to anyone - it is absolutely fantastic. It arrived so quickly, fixes every problem I've had with other pens and there is nothing about it I don't like. It's amazing.
I think this is the most innovative design to come along in at least a century. It is the adjustability that sets this holder apart from any others, and makes it adaptable to the user instead of the user having to adapt to the holder.
I have a thing for adjustable oblique pens and I honestly didn't think I'd find another that I would like as much as my wooden adjustable obliques. But this one changed my mind! I'm only three years into my calligraphy journey and, unlike many of my peers, I am more appreciative of the nib holders without the chunkier shafts. This pen holder is more my comfort-level. I love the look and feel of it as well as the performance. The fact that it is adjustable is icing on the cake. Already one of my faves and I've only had it a few weeks!
Thank you so much for the oblique holder. Its amazing and has made a real difference to my efforts of writing Copperplate.
Just as expected, a beautiful piece of work. Packaging its great and pretty and im about to drink the lovely tea.
Had a minor issue with the allen wrench being a little too small for the screw but i have one taht fits perfectly, just in case u had this problem.. look around ur wrench boxes
About the writting feelings... its amazing, i love the coldness of the pen and together with the One dip wonder makes a great set for calligraphy
Arrived earlier than expected too, with 0 issues with customs import, thats on GLS tho, but u know, its an all around experience, a bad delivery can ruin one's good vibes.
This pen holder feels like a premium writing tool, with excellent weight distribution and beautiful aesthetic. Tom's Studio shipped it fast and has very good customer service.
I did find that the design of the brass nib holder can accommodate most sized nibs, however the rotating motion of the retaining nut sometimes pushed the nib out of place.
The set screw that allows rotation of the nib holder is delicate, if over tightened with the allen key tool, it will strip the hex from the socket.
Another thing to note is that for someone with larger hands like myself, this pen feels a little narrow to grip comfortably, so I added a leather sleeve that increased the overall diameter in the grip area.
Overall this is a very nice product, and with some minor adjustments I plan on using it for years to come.
Just as expected, a beautiful piece of work. Packaging its great and pretty and im about to drink the lovely tea.
Had a minor issue with the allen wrench being a little too small for the screw but i have one taht fits perfectly, just in case u had this problem.. look around ur wrench boxes
About the writting feelings... its amazing, i love the coldness of the pen and together with the One dip wonder makes a great set for calligraphy
Arrived earlier than expected too, with 0 issues with customs import, thats on GLS tho, but u know, its an all around experience, a bad delivery can ruin one's good vibes.
I’am very satisfied with my new pen. 😄
Have only used a straight dip pens before and now I wen’t for an oblique from Tom’s Studio.
A decision without regret. A pen with good qualtiy and with possibiltie to adjust for use of different nibs and even the angel of the nib can easily be adjusted.
Interersting that development of old tools is possible!
Absolutely delighted with my purchase. Appreciate the discount code sent to me ahead of my first purchase.
It's all about the little things.
Thank you 😊
Sorry to never reply to all your lovely emails, but the pen was a Birthday present to my daughter who is very keen on calligraphy - she’s a long way away travelling at the moment, so rating will have to wait.
I've waited for some time for the restock but it was well worth it. I own quite a few oblique penholders, also from TS, but this one wins it for me. It is sleek, with nice heft, feels great in my hand and the ability to set the angle of the nib against the paper is absolutely priceless.
I can highly recommended this pen.
I absolutely love this pen, high quality craftsmanship, precision engineered, and it looks fantastic. The pen has some weight and feels expensive. Best Oblique Pen I have. It allows customization of the nib pitch angle with a small hex key provided and with an adjustable side screw it custom fits every nib width precisely. The email feedback after purchasing this pen from Toms Studio was first class and it arrived in Australia very quickly. It comes presented in a classy box with a tea bag, :-) 100% recommend this product.
I love this calligraphy pen and it’s an item I will treasure and use for many years to come.
I love this design and it is really easy to set the nib.
More than anyway, it is heavier than I used before and great balances. It helps me wright more stable.
Beautiful designed, made with love!
It is so inspiring to write with this „Black Flourish - Oblique Calligraphy Pen“!
Love my Black Flourish pen! It's weighted so beautifully and has such a classic look. The interchangeability of the nibs allowed me to get creative with different nibs and helped me find the one that worked best with my writing. Absolutely love this pen! Congratulations Tom at a beautiful product that helps calligraphers like me fall in love with what we do!
I love it. The ease of adjusting the angle of the flange nib, plus the fact that this holder accepts any size nib is amazing. The screw to adjust the nib holder is of a very good size: no fumbling with tiny screws that can easily get lost.
If I were to find a flaw, it would just be that the body of the pen is "too smooth" a finish so it can easily slip and slide on my grip. I just put one of those pen grips around the barrel to solve that problem for me: but this detracts from the beauty and elegance of the pen. I have to say though that the craftsmanship of this pen is superb! I will be saving up to get the carrot in the future.