The Pen:
With its elegant profile, superb balance, and smooth action, the Manhattan Pen has earned its place as a favorite among pen turners. It’s a single twist pen – one turn of the barrel exposes the ballpoint tip. The Manhattan Ballpoint Pen takes standard Parker ballpoint pen refills.

The Species:
Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. American Beech is sometimes underrated and under-appreciated: which may be due to its somewhat bland appearance. Yet considering its strength and hardness, it represents an excellent value, especially when spalted.

The Process:
The hand selected pieces for this pen were turned by Jack D. Ciallella on a lathe. They were sanded through several grits of sandpaper until perfectly smooth. A finish of cyanoacrolate (”CA” Superglue) was applied, then buffed until shining beautifully. This method of finishing gives your pens the most durable exterior possible and a glisten that will last for many years.