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Watch a Complete Pen Build — Start to Finish

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See exactly how a pen comes together — from preparing your blank, to shaping on the lathe, to assembly. Watch how makers transform timber, acrylic, and resin into personalised writing instruments.

See Exactly What You Get in a Pen Kit

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Let’s open up a kit and explore every part. In this quick video, you’ll:
  • Ink refill types — Cross style and Parker style
  • Brass tubes — one or two depending on the kit
  • Pen nib — here, a small 7 mm nib for a Slimline pen
  • Center band — sits between the two halves of the pen
  • Clip & end cap — attaches securely to your pen body
  • Twist mechanism — threads the ink refill and brings the writing tip in/out with a simple twist
By the end, you’ll know exactly what’s in a basic Fancy Slimline kit and what each part does

What Makers Are Saying

From Google Reviews — Timberbits is rated ★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 151 happy customers.

We have recently started using Timberbits for Pen blanks, our guys find them very easy to use to make timber pens, the pens are a hit at the local markets and with Shed members for family gifts.

— Gosford Mens Shed

New to Pen Making, I purchased kits from Timberbits and the service I received was first class.Any queries I have had have been promptly answered. Apart from slimline & streamline,I have progressed to Cigar pens, which I enjoy turning.

— Steven Brown

Timberbits is a top-flight company for woodturners. Excellent service and excellent products. I've especially liked their Lucida kit, as well as Pristina for fountain pens.

— Barb Siddiqui

We have recently started using Timberbits for Pen blanks, our guys find them very easy to use to make timber pens, the pens are a hit at the local markets and with Shed members for family gifts.

— Gosford Mens Shed

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The Pen Most New Makers Start With

If you’re wondering where to start, this is it. Our Fancy Slimline Pen Kit is the all-time bestseller at Timberbits — the kit thousands of first-time makers choose.
  • ★★★★☆ 4.84/5 rating from 178 reviews
  • Turns cleanly and easily
  • Attractive, classic design
It’s simple, reliable, and delivers beautiful results — which is why it’s been our most popular pen kit for years.
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Ready To Make Your First Pen?

You’ve seen the process, explored the parts, and discovered the kit most new makers start with.

Whether you’re ready to begin now or just want to keep learning, we’ve got you covered.

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