Paul Viren
Exotic Woods
Paul is a native of the Inland Northwest having lived in
Paul is married to Beth his best friend for over 30 years,
and their adult daughter, Shawna, is the love of their lives.
Their 1920 English Tudor style home
has also been a focal point of their lives.
Remodeling and caring for this fine old home
has been a labor of love for the whole family.
They also enjoy their sliver of paradise
at their cabin in
where they spend many weekends throughout the year.
Paul became inspired to begin turning pens
because of his profession as a financial planner.
In this industry one of the only tangible elements is the pen used to design the financial plan and sign one’s name
to the documents that are significant in the life of the client. Paul will often give his clients a pen
as a token of symbolism for this important plan.
Exotic Wood Wine Stoppers
Since 2001, Paul has handcrafted exotic wooden pens
using over 50 varieties of wood from all corners of the globe. The wood is at the heart of the instrument
and Paul searches around the world
for unique and environmentally friendly wood
that can be turned into the instrument
that it was meant to become.
Using a special lathe that turns the wood, he uses
delicate hand tools to shape the rough blocks of wood into writing instruments that will last for generations.
The mechanics of the pen are also special using
the finest components for various designs and styles of pens. Paul seeks to accommodate a variety of hand sizes
and preferences making each pen unique and individual.
From the nearly lost art of calligraphy and fountain pens
to a more traditional simple slim style pen,
Paul hopes each person seeking an instrument
will find one that will suit his or her hand and style.
Paul will custom design a writing instrument for the client whose taste needs that special attention.
