Horner’s Pens: One-of-a-kind quality hand-turned pens
Clarion County | I-80 Frontier Landscape of the PA Wilds
Ever wondered what it’s like to hold a tree in your hand? Rich Horner’s handcrafted pens, based in the I-80 Frontier landscape of the PA Wilds region, offer just that. Each pen tells a unique story, shaped by its history and craftsmanship.
Wood has always been central to Horner’s life, helping him through tough times. Growing up in Rimersburg, PA Clarion County, Horner developed a deep connection with wood. After graduating from Union High School, he began working professionally with wood in sawmills and furniture factories. His passion for woodworking evolved into a hobby, and in 2008, he started making pens. These handcrafted pens are hand-turned on a lathe, sanded, polished, and assembled by Horner in his personal shop. He credits this hobby, along with his prayers, for helping him overcome cancer.
The natural resources of the PA Wilds are integral to Horner’s pens. He uses a diverse array of local materials, including various woods, corn cobs, deer and elk antlers, porcupine quills, pine cones, rattlesnake skin, and bird feathers. Horner also incorporates exotic woods, alligator jaw bones, shark vertebrae, ammunition casings, acrylic, and resin, broadening the materials’ scope globally.
Horner’s Pens feature three distinct styles: the Bolt Action (reminiscent of a click pen), the Junior Gentleman (a traditional pen with generous weight and width), and the Twist. Customers can choose from ballpoint, rollerball, or fountain pens. The variety of materials available ensures a custom-designed pen to suit every taste.
Each of Horner’s pens is meticulously hand-turned and crafted to perfection. With various materials, colors, ink types, and styles, his pens are a unique gift for any occasion. Each pen comes in a special gift box with an extra refill ink cartridge. Their uniqueness may just even help conquer anyone’s writer’s block. Shop Horner’s Pens by going to ShopthePAWilds.com/HornerPens/ or visit his website at HandTurnedFountainPens.com to explore his full gallery and watch a video of Horner at his lathe. You’ll see that Horner can make a pen out of almost anything—or at least try!
