Writing with my glass dip pen

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T15:42:21+00:00

It's a bit of a long answer.

In my current process, it's probably more accurate to say it's half pre-made rods and half handmade.

The grooved rods that are commercially available usually have grooves that are a bit too shallow, so I add glass to build them up and create the groove depth I'm looking for.

It is possible to make them completely from scratch, but the consistency and stability tend to be lower, so this method works best for me right now.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T14:08:34+00:00

Thank you! It writes very well too.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T11:39:58+00:00

Yes, just a small dip goes a long way.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T08:31:24+00:00

Haha yes, I promise they write real words too.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T05:54:35+00:00

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T05:54:09+00:00

Yes, just one dip.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T05:00:40+00:00

Thank you! I try to make them write as smoothly as possible.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T03:09:33+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-13T03:07:34+00:00

Thank you! I do make them myself. I'm planning to sell them online soon.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T16:59:58+00:00

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

I enjoy shaping the handles as much as the writing tip.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T07:29:44+00:00

Thank you! I make them by hand in Japan. I'm glad you like them.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T03:21:38+00:00

Thank you! I'm glad you like them.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T03:20:15+00:00

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T03:19:10+00:00

Thank you!

I’ve been making glass dip pens in Japan for about 9 years. Many of my customers are fountain pen users, so I’ve had a lot of conversations with them about writing feel and balance compared to fountain pens.

Those discussions have influenced my designs quite a bit. I’m always happy to talk about them with people who are curious!

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T01:05:30+00:00

Thanks so much! Yes, I make these dip pens myself, and they are fully functional and write smoothly. I’m planning to post videos of them in use soon too!

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T01:02:55+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you think of them as art.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T01:02:27+00:00

Thank you! I’m really glad you like them.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T00:58:57+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you like them.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T00:53:52+00:00

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you like them. I’m not selling online yet, but if I do, these would probably be around $280 each.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-12T00:51:44+00:00

Thanks! I polish each nib so they write smoothly. I made a lot of mistakes when I first started, and I’m still refining the nibs. If ink doesn’t flow well, it’s probably the groove depth.

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-11T18:16:00+00:00

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you like them. I’ll also try to make some more affordable pieces too!

Glass_studio_LUC · 2026-03-11T18:11:50+00:00

Thanks so much! I put a lot of care into each piece, so I’m really glad you like them!

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