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Meet the Wren – Write Off: the infinitely refillable pen that gives disposable pens another life. An estimated 9 billion disposable pens are thrown away globally each year. It’s a staggering number. Having spent years creating pens designed to be reused for a lifetime, I couldn't help but feel for these poor little pens – destined to be buried for hundreds of years. It was time to close the loop – to find a way to repurpose them and give them a brand-new life.
Enter the Wren – Write Off, my boldest project to date. Over the past year, we've been working with schools and organisations to intercept stationery waste at the source, preventing it from reaching landfill. This precious plastic is then meticulously separated and sorted to create the wonderful colours you see before you.
Crafted in collaboration with the brilliant Brothers Make, each lid is made by chipping, injection-moulding and hand-finishing the reclaimed plastic – a process that’s more artisan than assembly line. This unique method means every lid is completely one-of-a-kind.
This isn’t just a pen – it’s a small act of rebellion against waste, and a celebration of creativity.
Here’s the how (and why)
Waste Plastic: Reimagined
Every year, billions of plastic pens are thrown away – we wanted to do things differently. By collecting waste from local schools and organisations, we’ve reimagined what a pen can be: thoughtfully made, built to last, and crafted with care from reclaimed plastic.
We partner with local schools and organisations to collect used plastic pens and markers – saving them from landfill and starting their journey toward something better.
In their workshop, the incredible team at Brothers Make meticulously sort, wash, and chip the plastic into colourful flakes – ready for transformation.
Each pen lid is injection moulded, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Every lid is then finished by hand – it's small batch production done right.
Customer Reviews
Writing with this pen and the ease of flow to the nib was a pleasure to use. (First use took me a few moments to get the ink to the nib )
The Wren feels so beautiful to hold, it brings back the joy of writing. Using it makes me feel more present in my task, I slow down and enjoy the act of stringing words together.
A small thing of great beauty. Wonderful weight and writes like a dream. Even my handwriting is now legible.
Everything about Tom’s Studio’s “why” speaks to me: sustainably and earth-friendly products that also provide aesthetically pleasing and functional writing tools. The Wren checks all the boxes! From order to delivery, I could not be more pleased.
The excitement I shared with a friend while opening this birthday gift to myself was akin to the Wren taking flight! The capillary function of adding ink was pleasing to witness. The balanced weight of the brass Wren just fits right in my hand. Since owning the Wren, it has been my constant companion alongside the Semikolon notebook and 07 ink.
The brass Wren is a true conversation starter in the office. My husband, who usually just indulges my love of writing instruments, has even asked for information about purchasing one—this has never happened before.
Since owning the Wren, I have purchased two more within the month. However, it's worth noting that the weight of the colored Wrens is lighter than the brass, and it doesn't give the same effect. I highly suggest that if one can afford the brass, get it; you won’t be disappointed!
Tom, thank you for creating such great products and sharing them with your supporters across the globe!
Goodness knows, I tried to resist those annoyingly persistent Facebook ads, but I am weak, and a pen adict. I didn't have a hope.
Even after I placed the order, I still thought it would just be a clever marketing spin.
Unfortunately, I loved my initial Wren from Amazon so much that I have since bought a further three Wrens, a Lumos Mini and a Lumos Duo direct from Tom's Studio. And I can't swear that I won't buy more. Save yourself. Just say no. The ads aren't a spin. These are lovely pens. A joy to write and draw with. With so many tips, finishes, colours, inks and accessories, this is one huge delightfully inky rabbit hole.
Clever Tom.
( Oh, and the free Jam Doughut tea sample I received is possibly the nicest tea I've ever had.)