Keith Partridge
Hand turned Wooden pens - Keith Partridge
UPDATE August 2026: Keith is no longer able to make these pens - his eyesight isnt what it was, these are the last pens we will receive from him. I will be continuing to visit him though - I came for the craftmanship and stayed for the friendship :)
These beautiful pens are made from mostly native NZ woods that have been recycled from red zone housing here in Christchurch, and that alone is enough to make them unique - but the man who makes these is someone very special...
Keith Partridge is now 99 years old (he will be 100 in June 2027!), and he's quite the character. He is an old school master craftsman who has high standards that he holds himself to. He thinks he has made more than 9000 of these pens in his professional lifetime, and each one is meticulously crafted.
I think when you hold this perfectly balanced, handcrafted and humble item in your hand, you feel a connection to the creator, and the echo of its former life as floorboards or furniture in a once loved family home.
Please note the finishing on these definitely isnt perfect...but thats all part of their charm. If you are wanting perfection, this isnt the pen for you - but if you want a piece of history, handmade from local timber, by someone who is nearly 100 - this is your taonga!
Refills are easily purchased from any good stationery supplier.
