Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to craft writing instruments and stationery items that merge function with artistry. We are guided by community, creativity, novelty, and integrity.

Who is Luke?

My work is the product of many skilled role models that took me under their wings. My love for making began at a young age, making simple scroll saw cut outs with woodburned designs in my uncle's dimly lit garage. I cut my teeth framing buildings, doing various home construction and furniture projects, and making built-ins before I moved into finer woodworking.

My primary focus became turning after my Uncle Darrell invited me to his shop to make a pen.  He sent me home with a care package, including a lathe.  This completely changed my trajectory, as I was bitten by the turning bug.  I began making fountain pens in December 2023, pouring blanks in Jan 2024, and we are now writing our story!

Who is Peanut (Kristina)?

Peanut is my wife of 20 years.  In 2024, she became heavily involved in the business.  The majority of our fountain pen and pen blank designs are hers. She also does the vast majority of our floral finials! You can see her fingerprints across most of the work.  She adds an undeniable air of understated elegance and subtle beauty to our work. If I'm steering the ship, then she's the navigator - charting our creative course. Our aesthetic wouldn't be what it is without her!

 

Who is Papa J?

Papa J is a moniker for my father-in-law who we lost unexpectedly in 2020. While he wasn't my biological father, I had the pleasure of calling him "Dad" for 17 years.  He was very passionate about using his gifts to serve others. The moniker "Papa J" is in his honor as I strive to do the same.