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Cayden on Jan 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent condition and quality! To specify for future buyers, this is an instructional book only, you will need to buy your own practice paper. 10/10 This was an amazing purchase, definitely worth it. Thank you. 🧡
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Shannan on Sep 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe aqua/green was out of stock, so I requested a dark green or blue pen. I was given a lovely dark green pen and it's wonderful to use. It's very lightweight, it's barrel is ever so slightly larger than my moblique, and it's very smooth. This has been a wonderful shopping experience and I will be back again when I see another pen I just have to have.
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Jackie on Aug 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI received my pen holder recently and it is amazing. It came beautifully wrapped and well packaged. Highly recommended.
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bag4poet on Aug 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsErika was very helpful and I love this nib holder. Beautiful! Can’t wait to get another one!
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Woody on Aug 18, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnother beautifully crafted pen holder. Just really like the mix of colors. It is beautifully balanced and very comfortable to use. I've been busy using it so forgot to leave a review. You can't go wrong ordering from Erika. She is just so talented and a pleasure to work with. This is my 3rd holder from her and I'm just so happy I found her store. She creates awesome holders that will last for years to come.
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Jaimie on Aug 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful! Fantastic! Super comfortable to hold! I will be ordering a second one!
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rachelderoo on May 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI finally got around to using it and I am in love! It is a great pen to have. Highly recommend!!!
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Woody on May 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnother awesome pen! She worked with me to get the one I wanted. I wanted another pen holder for other nibs I use. I just love how it's balanced in my hand and it just helps me create so much better. She is by far the best person to get your pen holders from because she knows what we need being a calligrapher herself. You will be very happy no matter what you choose to buy from her. The shipping is so fast and before you know it you will have your work of art from her.
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lemniscatic on May 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI’m still so happy Erika was willing to make this custom for me when I asked about darker greens. It’s gorgeous! Even just looking at it makes me smile.
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lemniscatic on May 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful and extremely lightweight. “I wondered why my fingers were sore and then looked up and realized I’d been writing for two hours straight” level of friendly to daily use. I love it :)
About ErikanXpressions
A Penchant for Making Pens
I have been doing calligraphy for over 36 years. After countless hours of practice and miles and miles of ink, I know how important tools are to the artist. A comfortable well-balanced pen with just the right grip and flange angle can help you get in 'the zone' where you lose all track of time and keep writing. It can also make a big difference in the quality of your letters and how your hand feels when you finish. Calligraphy should be a joy.
I hand craft each pen in my little wood shop in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. I'm extremely slow and meticulous which means I don't make a large number of them but the ones I make are well crafted and done with care. The high mountain desert conditions here make it ideal for drying and hardening lacquer without the problems of humidity. It's a beautiful setting to make what I consider works of art in wood.
Shop members
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Erika
Owner, Designer, Creator
I'm a calligrapher and illustrator and I wear my inky fingers with pride. I've been known to grind my own ink and create my own tools in a never-ending quest for just the right mark. Sharing this passion with others is one of my great joys.
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Keith Paulsen
Chief Support Engineer
Keith is my husband and the reason I'm able to get anything done at all. He's an electrical engineer by day and superman the rest of the time. He uses his carpentry expertise to put together the best jigs, work benches, and tools to help me create.
Production partners
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Printshop
West Valley City, UT
They provide a variety of bags and cases for different products among many other lines of business.
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Family of Maurice Scanlon
Salt Lake, UT
Grandson of Maurice Scanlon
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I gladly accept exchanges
I don't accept returns or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Custom and personalized orders
I am not currently taking any custom orders. Feel free to make suggestions of what you would like to see in my shop but if you have design or time restrictions, I'm not able to take them right now.
Care instructions
Never leave a wood pen to soak in water. Wipe it off with a damp cloth and dry it well. Also avoid using cleaning products with ammonia which can damage the finish of the pen. When you dip the pen in ink, only allow the nib to submerse in the ink and not the entire flange. If ink dries inside the flange, it can be hard to remove the nib. Keep your custom pen out of direct sunlight and treat it with care.