I am Keith, the Founder and Artist of The TurningByrd Pen Studio! I've been an excited woodworker since my high school days when I took every shop class I could find! I have always enjoyed valuable time in my shop on wood working projects. Several years ago I was gifted a beautiful set of antique lathe tools, from one of the woodworkers at Universal Studios. Many of these which were made in a factory in Massachusetts prior to 1854. These tools inspired me to branch out and learn various "woodturning" techniques on many types of materials.

In 2010, my son talked me into making a pen for him from a piece of family story wood. I did and was hooked. The idea for the The TurningByrd Pen Studio was born and I have been steadily making pens ever since!

I enjoy sourcing unique materials from around the world, and discovering the nuances of each piece as I craft it into a precision writing instrument. There is a thrill in creating something custom and unique, with such practical value. I find great pleasure in making these pieces, and will happily use materials from you to craft your writing instrument. I have somewhere around 100 types of wood and cast my own resin pen blanks. I also use several types of antler and horn from many exotic animals such as Whitetail deer, Axis deer, Red Stag, Musk Ox, Dall Sheep, moose, elk and even an ivory Hippopotamus tooth!

I really enjoy creating pens from materials that you provide and that have meaning to you. I have made pens from a family barn, the old school house, grandma's stairs, the tree in the back yard, grandpa's old tool handle and on and on!

Please contact me with your ideas or questions.

Please check my review page to see my customers talk about working with TurningByrd Pen Studio. My customer base has been very wide and varied. From collectors looking for a new pen, gift shoppers, writers, artists, corporations - both large and small. All of my customers get the same treatment. You are special to me- you are trusting me to make your pen and I will ensure that the pen you get is of the highest quality and materials. I will never send out something I am not completely satisfied is of the highest quality, in both materials and craftsmanship. My name, my reputation rests on every pen.

There are many of us who use pens to elevate our thinking, creativity and expression. Love of unique writing instruments is not restricted to pen collectors. 

A lot of famous people have pen addictions! Like who? 

Emma Watson who has a daily journaling habit writing with a fountain pen. See one of her TicTok videos here.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson, a world-renowned astrophysicist and Director at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City is a big fountain pen fan!

Oprah Winfrey, Stephen King, and Sylvester Stallone are just three more of the many fans in the celebrity realm who love their writing instruments and take them everywhere. 

Feed your creative and individual style. Contact me and we can design your own very own pen. 

Don’t miss our Patriotic Gift Guide—featuring handcrafted pens made by a U.S. Veteran using reclaimed American hardwoods. Perfect for birthdays, retirements, and anyone who loves this country.