Lumos Brass: Special Edition

Mirror the beauty of your creative practice with the Lumos Brass.

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A special edition, precision engineered, Lumos in Brass. I’ve always believed that the tools we use should bring us joy and reflect the quality of the work we create. It’s why I made the very first calligraphy pen for my wife Gemma all those years ago!

It’s an ethos I’ve held close as I’ve embarked on my mission to eliminate single-use pens, which led me to developing The Lumos - an elegant and infinitely refillable alternative to the fineliner. The Lumos has been a huge hit and I’ve been humbled by the fantastic feedback. That’s what inspired me to design this special edition, precision engineered, Lumos Brass.

About the Lumos Brass

The first step to making a standout pen is choosing the right material. For me, brass was the winner; it gives the pen a satisfying weight in the hand, and an impeccably shiny and smooth feel.

I drew inspiration from classic British design from cars to old transistor radios; their heritage and intangible soulful quality influenced the design and the smallest of details. Such as the beautiful finely knurled cap as well as the way in which the pen effortlessly closes with just the right amount of feedback in the hand. 

Meeting these exacting standards requires the ultimate in manufacturing tools and processes. Luckily there’s an expert team based just 20 minutes from my Studio, who use precision lathes that are no stranger to making the finest parts such as watch mechanisms and aerospace components.

Whether you’re looking for a tool to mirror the beauty of your creative practice, elevate your everyday work, or as a gift for an extra special occasion, I hope you find your perfect pen in the Lumos Brass.

      Included in the box:

      • The Lumos Pro Single/ Duo or Mini
      • The Lumos Full Creative Tip Set
      • 3ml Deep Black Ink sample
      • Ink Reservoir (Lumos Pro Single x1, Lumos Pro Duo x2, Lumos Mini x1)

      Specifications:

      Lumos Pro Single/Duo

      • Length capped – 155mm
      • Length uncapped – 145mm
      • Pen barrel diameter – 10mm
      • Weight – 65g

      Lumos Mini

      • Length capped – 85mm
      • Length uncapped – 75mm
      • Pen barrel diameter – 10mm
      • Weight – 35g

      The Lumos Full Creative Tip set contains 11 tips:

      • Fineliner: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0
      • Felt-Tip: Chisel, bullet & brush
      • Writing: 0.3, 0.5

      Full FAQs and a video guide to getting started with your Lumos can be found here.

      Brass requires some extra upkeep to keep it nice and shiny! Please see video on how to do this here.

      What ink can I use?

      The Lumos is compatible with dye-based Fountain Pen Inks, so long as they don’t contain particles (such as shimmer inks) or binders (like acrylic or shellac).

      Exception to the rule? We sell a splendid waterproof pigment ink (our own No.60 Fountain Pen Waterproof in Pigment Black). Or, if you want to splash out, Sailor Kiwa-Guro ink is a great option too.

      What are the differences between the Duo and the Single Lumos?

      The Single Lumos has one tip and one ink reservoir, which is double the Duo's reservoir size.
      The Duo Lumos allows you to have two different pens in one body, allowing you to easily change between nibs and ink colours on either side.

      Can I purchase replacement tips and reservoirs for my Lumos?
      Yes! Everything you need for your Lumos is listed below:

      We aim to process your order within 1-3 working days. Please note that this increases to 1-4 working days for orders that include any personalisation, such as engraving.

      Shipping costs

      Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.

      Delivery times

      • UK: 1-2 business days
      • Europe: 3-5 business days
      • USA: 5-7 business days
      • Rest of world: 8-10 business days (duties may apply on delivery)

      Please refer to our Delivery page for more information, and reach out to us at hello@tomsstudio.co.uk if you have any further questions.

      Also available in mini

      Customer Reviews

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      Elaine W.

      Something really special

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      Stefan H.
      Lovely look and weight

      I love brass pens. This one is absolutely lovely.
      It’s heavy and shiny and gets a nice patina. The different tips give so much variety to this pen. Just a little asthetic personal input: My aesthetic eye would love to get a second cap for the other side … just for the symmetry. :).

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      Nancy S.D.C.U.
      Very Happy with this purchase.

      I am a very happy customer with both the products and customer service. I personally use the lumos for my art projects and I carry around the wren in my purse. This has become my new go to for gift giving to special people in my life. So far I’ve gifted a lumos and wren and am just now figuring out who will receive them for Christmas. On top of all of that, I feel like I’m contributing to saving the planet from plastics with every purchase. If there was one minor change, I do find the lumos slippery when working with projects, but I have solved that by wrapping a thin rubber band around the area where I hold the lumos. I love these products! If you’re on the fence, just go for it. You won’t be disappointed.

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      Jeanette S.G.
      Fabulous

      I already have a full size Lumos in black; this purchase was for two Minis (one black, one brass).
      I really like the size of the Mini; great for people with little hands. It is well made and solid without being heavy.

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      N.P.
      A beautiful quality piece

      Office was moving and I just got a promotion, so I used the opportunity to redecorate and get myself a nice gift instead of continuing to use cheap-o refillable pens that kept leaking or would clog up all the time. The brass color of the pen and the finish is really beautiful in person, and it still goes nicely with the circular pen holder even though it's not a perfect color match. Color coordinates nicely with my other metallic decor and accessories in my cubicle and makes my desk feel more put-together and professional. Having one of the ink bottles alongside the pen on my desk adds to the aesthetic, as well, since the they have attractive embossed paper labeling and a lovely gold cap(I'm a sucker for good packaging!).

      The pen is heavy, but not so heavy that it causes fatigue under meeting note-taking conditions. It's more an indicator that I can be confident in the quality of the material. The screw-on cap closes tightly and seals well with the o-ring, and posts on the other end without making the pen too long or unbalanced, which is nice. I hate when you have to keep pen caps on a conference room table or desktop because the cap either doesn't post at all or is too long and makes the pen unbalanced when posted. My only gripe is that the metal threads squeak when screwing and unscrewing the cap, both when capping the pen and posting on the back end. Having the threads be a nice solid metal instead of a cheap plastic is still very much a net positive, though. Customer Service was super nice and provided lubrication suggestions to help with the squeaking in a way that won't degrade the o-ring. I haven't tried them out yet, so I can't speak to the effectiveness. It's still not enough of a problem to force my rating all the way down to the 4 stars instead of choosing the 5.

      Since fractional star ratings aren't possible here, I would say 4.9 stars overall!