Feather Quill Pens
Each of our Feather Quill Dip-Style Pens are handmade. Every feather is individually cleaned and prepared, its shape and colors considered, then it is carefully painted, wrapped, and any embellishments are added. The result? A truly beautiful, fully-functional piece of art that writes beautifully.
Have an idea for a pen you'd like to see? Please email us for information and a price guide. We have about 20 different styles of nibs (writing tips) available, so if you prefer a certain style when ordering a pen, let us know!
We ship all of our pens in flat boxes (or mailing tubes if necessary due to length of feathers) to protect them during transit- we do not send them in envelopes, which can allow the delicate feathers to be damaged. Shipping costs not included in prices below. Feel free to email us with your zip code and country for an estimate.
Below: Some of our favorite pens so far. Ones marked OOAK (one-of-a-kind) are unique and will not be made again. Ones marked LMT (limited) will be very limited in their series- probably 3 or less total- as hard-to-find natural variations in the feathers will strictly limit their production. Other feathers in a series will vary slightly, as with all hand-made things. All are signed or initialed (usually on the back of the feather) by the artist, Andrea Brink Clark, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Have an idea for a feather that you'd like to order? Like to see our past feather pens? Email us with your idea and we'll be glad to give you a free price quote and details. We do not charge extra for commissioned work- we use the same price guidelines for our regular pens!
**NEW**
As the number and types of feathers we have available to us grows, we are now able to guarantee that some pens are made with 100% naturally moulted feathers, and that no birds were hurt in the process*. They are marked as such in the descriptions.
*We believe that most of the feathers we buy to use were naturally moulted, but since we cannot guarantee that fact on most of our feathers, will not say they are hurt-free.
"Emerald Goddess" LMT
A gorgeous pen full of rare feathers! EG’s main quill is a gorgeous blue and black Hyacinth macaw wing feather, followed by an array of feathers in varied blue and green jewel tones. Topmost is a regal lime and bronze peacock eye sword tail-feather, and directly below that is a macaw wing feather in brilliant blue and kelly green. A very rare black, white, and green Aracari toucan wing feather sits below that, followed by a small sapphire-purple mallard duck wing feather. The base of the handle is topped by three small turquoise-colored ring neck pheasant feathers. The handle of the pen is wrapped in soft, tawny colored leather, and overwrapped with a deep blue wire wrap. A vintage Perry Balance Spring Pen nib finishes off this pen, making it perfect for delicate writing. Pen measures approximately 13” long overall. $70. The pen pictured has been sold, duplicates can still be made.
"The Hyacinth Dragons"Limited
A lovely set of flying dragons! Each dragon is carefully hand-painted on a beautiful and rare dark blue and black Hyacinth macaw wing feather, and wrapped with a matching leather handle and wire overwrap. These feathers are very hard to come across (we're told pet Hyacinth macaws run twenty thousand each!), so this set may be the only one we make! $50 each pen. NOW ON SALE! $45 each pen! All five colors still available. These pens were made using 100% naturally moulted feathers. No birds were hurt to make them.
A beautiful gold dragon, wrapped with a soft gold leather wrap.
A bronzey-tan colored dragon, with a suede-finish tan colored leather wrap.
A chocolately-brown dragon, with a hand-dyed soft brown leather wrap.
A medium brown colored dragon, with a hand dyed dark blue leather wrap. (This handle has a slightly metallic sheen inherant in the dyes used.)
A brilliant metallic green dragon, with a matching hand dyed green leather wrap. (This handle has a slightly metallic sheen inherant in the dyes used.)
"Lady of the Mists"
A woman, shrouded in a long gray cloak, appears out of the mists..
She looks across the water, and sees her beloved homeland, Avalon..
LotM consists of a beautiful, full, silver-blue ostrich plume, and three graduated Swarovsky crystals adorn the base of the feather. Handle features a soft gray, genuine leather wrap, thin silver wire overwrap, and an assortment of pearltone, aurora-borealis finish glass and silver beads dangle from the base of the handle. A heavily silver-plated, fine-tipped Barion #43 Mammoth-bowl pen nib finishes the handle, and ensures you'll enjoy this pen for years to come. Pen pictured has been sold, similar ones can be made upon request. $45 each.
Our LOTM pen makes a gorgeous wedding pen- can be specially made in a wide variety of colors- please allow extra time for special orders. A rush fee may be charged for special ordered feathers & pens. Feather colors available: Black, Burgundy, Wine, Blood Red, Red, Cerise, Fuschia, Dark Fuschia, Rose, Shocking Pink, Hot Pink, Baby Pink, Mauve Pink, Coral, Peach, Orange, Gold, Topaz, Canary Yellow, Light Yellow, Lime Green, Mint Green, Jade Green, Kelley Green, Hunter Green, Moss Green, Turquoise, Teal, Aqua Blue, Powder Blue, Baby Blue, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Plum, Aubergine, Purple, Periwinkle, Amethyst, Lavender, Lilac, Silver Gray (shown above), Dark Gray, Medium Gray, Light Gray, White, Light Beige, Medium Beige, Eggshell, Bone, Ivory, Luggage, Brown, & Rust.
"Oriental Dragon"
Above: A silver and black Oriental dragon coils up this feather to the fierce red star at the tip.
Below: Close-up of the smooth black handle, silver trim, and black tassle that hangs from the feather's base. Features a standard C-5 style writing nib, which is great for fine calligraphy-style writingPen approx. 12.5" (32 cm) long overall. $35. SOLD- another can be made upon request.
"Autumn Pheasant"
Above: The rich brown, copper, gold, and tawny colors of this gorgeous pheasant tail pen remind us of Fall- pumpkings ripening on the vine, corn stalks drying in the fields, leaves crunching underfoot, and great harvest moons.
Below: A close-up of the copper, gold, and black paint that fall down the spine of the feather. Glittery copper dots grace the bottom of each line pair of line segments. The feather itself has gorgeous patterns and tickings.
Below: Three different shots (taken at different angles and lighting conditions) of our handmade simulated opal set at the base of the handle. Beautiful fires of red, orange, yellow, and an occasional green adorn this grey-green colored "opal." This pen truly must be seen in person to fully appreciate its beauty, color, and sparkle! Features a standard C-5 style writing nib, which is great for fine calligraphy-style writing. Pen approx. 10" (25.5 cm) long overall. $35.PLEASE NOTE: The pen pictured has been SOLD. All others in this open-ended series will be as identical as possible.
"Rose Pheasant" LMT
Above: What really caught my eye on this feather was the unusual, but beautiful stripe of rose-purple up the left side; the black spots fade into burgandy (you can barely see it in the picture above). I kept the same beautiful gold and copper colors that "Autumn Pheasant" sports, but added a great metallic pink to match the feathering when I painted it.
Below: Close-ups of the pheasant shape design down the shaft of the feather, and the pink metallic wire wrapping on the handle. Features a standard C-5 style writing nib, which is great for fine calligraphy-style writing. Pen approximately 11 3/4" long overall, $30. PLEASE NOTE: The pen pictured has been SOLD. All others in this open-ended series will be as identical as possible.
"Court Jester"
Above: One of our more unique designs, the swept curve of this feather is adorned with four black triangles, and edged with four red diamonds. (I outlined the feather in the second photo to better show it's shape.)
Below: A lead-free pewter jester charm hangs from the base of the handle. A C-6 style writing nib ensures you have a sharp, fine tip for delicate script. Smooth black wrapped handle, pen measures approximately 12" overall, $35. **We can make this pen in a variety of colors, just ask!. Email us with your colors, or ask for details.**
"The White Hippogryph"
Above: The five assorted hippogryph feathers that make up The White Hippogryph (a feathery, snowy white ostrich plume, one white turkey wing quill, and three small white goose body feathers).
Below: All, excluding the ostrich plume, are carefully hand painted to feature delicate black ticks, spots, and black bands, with a delicate shimmery silver background color around the main stripes.
Below: One of TCD's handmade simulated opals ("Oubliette" style- black with teeny gold flashes) adorns the base of the feathers. Smooth black wrapped handle features a C-5 style calligraphy writing nib- perfect for delicate writing, yet still offers the traditional "calligraphy" style script. Pen measures approximately 12" long overall, $35.
Winter Tree- LMT
A tall, bare, silvery-white tree stands alone in the middle of a winter forest. The sky overhead is an ominous, velvety gray; the promise of more snow to come?
Above: A naturally molted gray-brown goose wing feather features a hand-painted metallic silver-white winter tree. Three matching dots grace the tip of the feather. Fine silver wire overwraps the soft, pewter-gray leather covered handle, and a silvery, unused vintage Roeder Kugelzack Pen nib, perfect for fine writing, finishes this beautiful pen off. Pen measures approximately 11.5" long overall, and will be strictly limited to a series of five identical pens. $35. 3 Sold- 2 Still Available.
The feathers used in this pen were naturally moulted by our friends below, Gunther (left), and Gertie (right), two Pilgrim geese owned (and I believe spoiled!) by a friend of TCD. No birds were hurt to obtain these feathers.
Sh
ades of Gray
Below: SoG features two black and white barred wild turkey wing feathers, and two gray Pilgrim goose feathers. Soft, smoky-colored rabbit fur wraps around the entire base of the handle, and a beautiful silvery-black hematite stone falls gently from its silver-tone wire cradle. Smooth black wrap and a vintage, unused silver-tone Roeder Kugelzack writing nib finishes off this pen. Pen measures approximately 13" long overall. $40.
Above: Worn through the ages as an amulet against bleeding, Hematite is also known as the "blood stone." Native American folklore states that war paint made from hematite would make one invincible during battle. Hematite is also used to balance out emotions and energies between the body, mind and spirit, helps dissolve negativity, and aids in memory enhancement.
White Pearl (metallic white)
Silver Pearl (metallic silver)
Hot Yellow (bright yellow)
Mazuma Gold (metallic yellow-orange)
Bell Bronze (pale metallic gold)
Autumn Gold (metallic 24K gold)
Birdwing Copper (metallic butterscotch-copper)
Sun Orange (pumpkin orange)
Volcano Red (bright orange-red)
Hot Mama Red (vivid "lipstick" red)
Platinum Pink (pale dusty pink)
Sundown Magenta (medium pink-purple)
Moon Violet (darker purple)
Dutch Blue (medium blue)
Sun-up Blue (medium ocean blue)
Sky Blue (lighter blue)
Galactic Blue (darker blue)
Genesis Green (bright lime-yellow)
Macaw Green (bright lime)
Silver Moss (metallic silvery-green)
Waterfall Green (medium aqua)
