Bylsma Handcrafted Pens
The Art of the Mark
Crafting fine writing instruments from the world's most exotic timbers for over a decade.
Crafting fine writing instruments from the world's most exotic timbers for over a decade.
Bylsma Pens uses only the finest quality wood available. Each instrument is an artisan creation, utilizing a carefully chosen selection of timbers to ensure your pen is as unique as your signature. "We offer several shapes in each design so that you may mix and match, to create your very own Bylsma Pen. It’s not just about writing; it’s about the soul of the material meeting the hand of the writer."
— A. Bylsma, Founder
Hand-crafted Pens
Elegant and refined. The selection of wood offers a rich, oily finish and a scent that lingers for years.
For those who appreciate mechanical precision. The various wood choices naturally deepens the quality of the pens.
Transform the mundane act of writing into a ritual of tactile pleasure.
Curated Artisanal Items
A Gerber classic, re-imagined with hand-turned Red Ivory scales.
Genuine leather paired with a Rose Wood accent.
Camphor
Tamboti
Purple Heart
Black Ivory
Zebrano
Red Ivory
Rhodesian Teak
Rose Wood (Honduran)
Ivory
Knob Thorn
Lead Wood
Meranti
Mopani
Olive
Sickle Bush
Yellow Wood
"The Black Ivory Sierra pen is a masterpiece. The weight, the balance, and the incredible depth of the wood grain make it a joy to use every day."
David M.
Corporate Executive
"Bought a Bolt Action pen as a retirement gift. The craftsmanship is flawless. It feels like a piece of history in your hand."
Sarah L.
Collector
"The scent of the Tamboti wood is still present after months of use. Bylsma Pens doesn't just sell writing tools; they sell sensory experiences."
Robert K.
Limpopo Local
Ohrigstad, Limpopo, South Africa
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+27 82 499 5246