Tom's Studio
Tom's Studio Flourish Carrot Oblique
Item #:
tsflcarrot
$90.00
The new Flourish Carrot from Toms Studio was designed for those who like a compact pen holder and a lovely curved body for improved grip and stability. It takes all the best features from my the beloved Flourish Curve original and sprinkles in some new elements:
Firstly, the weight, it will surprise you (in a good way). Once you put pen to paper you'll notice how the weight increases stability and your nib, int turn, will glide across the page. This reassuring weight paired with the body shape of the carrot will mean you barely have to hold the pen when you write (it will do a lot of the work for you) helping you to avoid the dreaded 'calligrapher claw' and improve your technique in the long run.
You can now park the pliers and say sayonara to screws. Instead all you need to do is place your favourite nib in the holder, twist and youll be back to flourishing in a flash! Toms Studios uniquely designed Flourish Curve Oblique fits nibs from Nikko Gs to crowquills to the Brause EF66. It even holds 2mm pencil lead, so you can draft your creations before committing to ink.
Approximate measurements: 4.9 OR 12.5 cm long | 2cm OR 0.78 at widest point. Weighs 36g. Comes in a beautifully crafted gift box. Made from easily separable, infinitely recyclable materials (brass and aluminum) so you can rest assured your calligraphy is sustainable. Each pen is handmade, thus entirely unique. Nib not included.
Firstly, the weight, it will surprise you (in a good way). Once you put pen to paper you'll notice how the weight increases stability and your nib, int turn, will glide across the page. This reassuring weight paired with the body shape of the carrot will mean you barely have to hold the pen when you write (it will do a lot of the work for you) helping you to avoid the dreaded 'calligrapher claw' and improve your technique in the long run.
You can now park the pliers and say sayonara to screws. Instead all you need to do is place your favourite nib in the holder, twist and youll be back to flourishing in a flash! Toms Studios uniquely designed Flourish Curve Oblique fits nibs from Nikko Gs to crowquills to the Brause EF66. It even holds 2mm pencil lead, so you can draft your creations before committing to ink.
Approximate measurements: 4.9 OR 12.5 cm long | 2cm OR 0.78 at widest point. Weighs 36g. Comes in a beautifully crafted gift box. Made from easily separable, infinitely recyclable materials (brass and aluminum) so you can rest assured your calligraphy is sustainable. Each pen is handmade, thus entirely unique. Nib not included.
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The new Flourish Carrot from Toms Studio was designed for those who like a compact pen holder and a lovely curved body for improved grip and stability. It takes all the best features from my the beloved Flourish Curve original and sprinkles in some new elements:
Firstly, the weight, it will surprise you (in a good way). Once you put pen to paper you'll notice how the weight increases stability and your nib, int turn, will glide across the page. This reassuring weight paired with the body shape of the carrot will mean you barely have to hold the pen when you write (it will do a lot of the work for you) helping you to avoid the dreaded 'calligrapher claw' and improve your technique in the long run.
You can now park the pliers and say sayonara to screws. Instead all you need to do is place your favourite nib in the holder, twist and youll be back to flourishing in a flash! Toms Studios uniquely designed Flourish Curve Oblique fits nibs from Nikko Gs to crowquills to the Brause EF66. It even holds 2mm pencil lead, so you can draft your creations before committing to ink.
Approximate measurements: 4.9 OR 12.5 cm long | 2cm OR 0.78 at widest point. Weighs 36g. Comes in a beautifully crafted gift box. Made from easily separable, infinitely recyclable materials (brass and aluminum) so you can rest assured your calligraphy is sustainable. Each pen is handmade, thus entirely unique. Nib not included.
Firstly, the weight, it will surprise you (in a good way). Once you put pen to paper you'll notice how the weight increases stability and your nib, int turn, will glide across the page. This reassuring weight paired with the body shape of the carrot will mean you barely have to hold the pen when you write (it will do a lot of the work for you) helping you to avoid the dreaded 'calligrapher claw' and improve your technique in the long run.
You can now park the pliers and say sayonara to screws. Instead all you need to do is place your favourite nib in the holder, twist and youll be back to flourishing in a flash! Toms Studios uniquely designed Flourish Curve Oblique fits nibs from Nikko Gs to crowquills to the Brause EF66. It even holds 2mm pencil lead, so you can draft your creations before committing to ink.
Approximate measurements: 4.9 OR 12.5 cm long | 2cm OR 0.78 at widest point. Weighs 36g. Comes in a beautifully crafted gift box. Made from easily separable, infinitely recyclable materials (brass and aluminum) so you can rest assured your calligraphy is sustainable. Each pen is handmade, thus entirely unique. Nib not included.
| Compatibility | Pointed Nibs, Crowquills, Large Nibs, Brause EF66 |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Customer Reviews
4 Review
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Love at first trace!
I’m starting with calligraphy and I have a couple of long oblique pens, I red the good reviews of the Carrot here and at Tom’s home page and I got curious for all the amazing reviews. I open my order today and use it right away and have to say that I love it, it feels like write with a regular pen (just slowly). I got the rose one and, if sometime, the midnight get restocked I’ll buy that one too.
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Carrots & ink?!
Carrots are apparently not only good for your eyesight, but also great for making beautiful calligraphy! Who knew? I sure didn't! This Oblique penholder is so easy to use, and bursts with personality. The instructions aren't only beautifully written, but also have adorable pictures, how neat is that?! It's worth the money I tell you, this pen is sleek, just the right weight, and it can hold any nib you want it to, is there anything more useful?
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Great, but expensive
This is my first quality pen holder, and while I definitely do love it, there are many things I find annoying and cumbersome about it. Starting with what I like: the fatter body and heavier weight makes it easier on the hand to hold, and also helps for a smoother writing experience. I love that the holder can accommodate almost any nib, too—even crow quills—particularly because it’s harder to find nice holders for crow quill nibs. Now for what I’m struggling with though: I find the nib holder difficult to use though—especially with the crow quill. Most nibs fit nicely underneath the cupped piece of metal designed to hold them in snugly, but crow quills kind of have to balance on its edge, since they’re shaped differently and don’t fit underneath its ridge. I feel this will damage the nib by the extra squishing of it over time, and I have definitely noticed some warping and bends already in my nibs just from a few quick trial fits. Perhaps it takes more time to find the right fit though. I also had to watch the product video and fumble around with the nibs for quite some time before I could figure out how to properly install them, so just be aware that there is a bit of a learning curve with this—and it does take a careful hand. Not quite as slick as slipping them into my cheap plastic holders, which I honestly like more in some ways. There are fewer things to mess with and adjust, which some could say is limiting, but I honestly find easier to use when I just want to grab and go. I’ve been doing calligraphy for several years now, and still don’t find much use for all the added features and angle adjustments on this holder—but maybe once I play with it more I’ll find a greater appreciation for such things. All this to say, I do love my new pen holder. It’s nice, sturdy, and very pretty. I just don’t see myself ever paying this much for something like this ever again, especially because I still reach for my cheap plastic holders more some days. But it’s stylish and makes me feel like a real artist. I honesty think that’s what one gains most for the hefty price, as superficial as it may sound.
