Author: newtonpens

Recently I made a Townsend from alabaster (the white) with rose and amber tortoise acrylics.  This is already a popular color scheme which you can see if you look through the galleries of pens I’ve made.

My client wanted to take it a step further though, by including some of her artwork on it.  She sent an image to me which I worked with on my computer to turn it into a vector image.  Once I had that done I sent the image to Vanness Pen, and made the drive to Little Rock with pen in hand.

Mike Vanness put the image into his computer and the pen in the laser engraver.  We adjusted the size of the image to be “printed” and ran a test on a spare pen we had that was close in size.  Perfect.

The cost starts at $60 and goes up depending on time spent working with the artwork.  If you have any questions or requests, or would even like something on a pen you already have, send me an email.

Here is the result.

About 147mm or 5 3/4″ closed, 138mm or 5 3/8″ open.

Hi Everybody!

Another month has passed and you all have helped to raise over $450 (after paypal fees) to go towards the Newton Pens Scholarships!  Thanks so much!  That means we have raised right around $1750 so far.

We just drew a name from the hat (random.org), and #5 was selected.  That means Garrett O. is getting a free custom pen as thanks for helping to support the scholarships, and the students.

I also have been able to meet with some kids and art teachers at a couple of the local schools and have new art for new postcards.  I’ve already put the order in and should have the cards in a couple of weeks.

Here’s what we chose for the new cards.  We’ll be getting 50 of each, but if any images are more popular, I can always reorder.

The cards will still be sold in packs of 5 for $10, shipped worldwide.  There are only a few of the old set left, and once those are gone you’ll get one of the new sets.

I also have a new email address that makes more sense – [email protected]
You can still use the old email address for now, but everything will be answered from this new email address starting today.

And since this is a new month…

During the entire month of October, if you donate or buy a pack of student art postcards you’ll automatically be entered to win a pen.  When you purchase a set of cards or donate I’ll give you a number.  Every penny raised will go towards the scholarships and support students going to college.  Yes, you can buy as many postcard packs as you want, and for each pack, you’ll get a number.

The drawings are open for all to enter, from all parts of the world.  No restrictions at all.

The raffle itself is free.  If you want to enter the raffle without supporting the scholarship or helping graduating seniors (or getting any of those cool postcards) then all you have to do is send a note in the mail to:

Shawn Newton
PO Box 6084
Hot Springs, Ar. 71902

You have to let me know in your note that you’re entering the raffle, and you have to include an email address that I can reach you at.

Everybody who enters will be given a number in the order of postcards purchased or letters received in the mail, and at the end of the month I’ll draw a number to pick the winner of a custom pen.  I use random.org as a number picker.

Raffle pens are limited to c/c filling system, steel nib of any size with any grind you want.  If you want any extra customizations, bands or rings, special filling system, gold nib, or anything else, there will be normal charges.

I will announce income for October and the winner of the custom pen on the last day of the month.

If you have any questions please ask – [email protected]

Donate or Buy Postcards Here

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And if you haven’t seen yet, I’m doing a lot more bindes these days.  I’m only working with the M800 and M1000 pens.  The piston units are easy to remove and they’re easy to work with.  I won’t work with the smaller pens with the press fit piston units, or the older models.  I don’t need that kind of stress in my life.  🙂

Hi Everybody!

Thanks so much for all the contributions and buying the student art postcards.  I’m already setting up times to meet with the art classes around town to get more art for new cards.

I had picked 27 last night as the winner, but turns out he’s already won once!  He could have accepted another pen, but instead sent me this:

“Wow! I can’t believe it. I’ve won twice. Folks, real people do win this and if you don’t enter, some of us end up winning twice.

I know I’m going to regret this many times, but this raffle is really about getting money to kids for schooling. So to help encourage more people to contribute by buying a raffle entry, I am going to forfeit this back and have Shawn draw another entry. Spread the pens around and make scholarship money available.”  -Ted A.

Thanks!

So that means #1 will get it!  Wohoo!  Congrats to Fernando!  I’ll send you an email and we’ll get started figuring out what your pen is going to be!

Now that August is over and September has begun, it’s time to start moving those postcards again!

So far we’ve raised $1297.67 for this year’s scholarships!

During the entire month of September, if you donate or buy a pack of student art postcards you’ll automatically be entered to win a pen.  When you purchase a set of cards or donate I’ll give you a number.  Every penny raised will go towards the scholarships and support students going to college.  Yes, you can buy as many postcard packs as you want, and for each pack, you’ll get a number.

The drawings are open for all to enter, from all parts of the world.  No restrictions at all.

The raffle itself is free.  If you want to enter the raffle without supporting the scholarship or helping graduating seniors (or getting any of those cool postcards) then all you have to do is send a note in the mail to:

Shawn Newton
PO Box 6084
Hot Springs, Ar. 71902

You have to let me know in your note that you’re entering the raffle, and you have to include an email address that I can reach you at.

Everybody who enters will be given a number in the order of postcards purchased or letters received in the mail, and at the end of the month I’ll draw a number to pick the winner of a custom pen.  I use random.org as a number picker.

Raffle pens are limited to c/c filling system, steel nib of any size with any grind you want.  If you want any extra customizations, bands or rings, special filling system, gold nib, or anything else, there will be normal charges.

I will announce income for September and the winner of the custom pen on the last day of the month.

If you have any questions please ask – [email protected]

Donate or Buy Postcards Here

Something I get asked about occasionally is about steps on the barrel.

Here are examples of both.

No step.  Smooth barrel when opened but not smooth when closed.

 

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A step on the barrel when open, and smooth when closed.

 

Hi Everybody!

Just got back from DC last night and am getting back to the daily routine.  I had a great time and met lots of great people.  I didn’t have time to walk around much and take photos, but I will share the few I had the chance to take.

I drove up with another Arkie Wednesday and we got there Thursday around lunch.  The drive to DC was great.  There’s just no better way to travel and see the beauty in this country.

Lots of captions below the photos.

There was a big pen meetup setup by Lisa Vanness and Brad Dowdy Friday night.  Lots of people showed up.  We’re trying to bridge the gap in the fountain pen community between the older and newer collectors and we had a great time.  I don’t have pics from that but they are out there somewhere.

Enjoy!  I’ve got to get back to work.  😉

For a lot of GREAT photos of the show and DC, check out @faustine2012 on Instagram.

Also check out legally_inked – mishiechau – leighpod – brooks803 – terranoir

 

Hi Everybody!  It’s time for me to get the ball rolling for August.  So far we have $930 to go to this year’s scholarships!

Starting this month my wife Elizabeth will be helping me answer emails and pack up postcards.  Yay!

During the entire month of August, if you donate or buy a pack of student art postcards you’ll automatically be entered to win a pen.  When you purchase a set of cards or donate I’ll give you a number.  Every penny raised will go towards the scholarships and support students.  Yes, you can buy as many postcard packs as you want, and for each pack, you’ll get a number.

The drawings are open for all to enter, from all parts of the world.  No restrictions at all.

The raffle itself is free.  If you want to enter the raffle without supporting the scholarship or helping graduating seniors (or getting any of those cool postcards) then all you have to do is send a note in the mail to:

Shawn Newton
PO Box 6084
Hot Springs, Ar. 71902

Everybody who enters will be given a number in the order of postcards purchased or letters received in the mail, and at the end of the month I’ll draw a number to pick the winner of a custom pen.  I use random.org as a number picker.

Raffle pens are limited to c/c filling system, steel nib of any size with any grind you want.  If you want any extra customizations, bands or rings, special filling system, gold nib, or anything else, there will be normal charges.

I will announce income for August and the winner of the custom pen on the last day of the month as close to 9 PM Central US time as I can get.

If you have any questions please ask – [email protected]

Donate or Buy Postcards Here

New set shown below.  We will ship the old set until they are gone unless you request new cards.

Thanks!

And the winner is #50!  Congrats to Matthew!

Thanks to everybody who participated.  This month we raised $658 after paypal fees.

It’s official!

Now everything is tax deductible and I can accept money from different foundations.  I’m so proud of this.

I’m hoping this will help us to reach more kids who need financial help with college.

Thank you all for your support and contributing so much over the years.

Warmest regards,
Shawn

Hi Everybody,

I just got back from the Miami pen show.  Two days driving each way from Hot Springs.  What a great way to see the country.

Here are some snaps of the trip and the show.

The show was put on by Bert Oser of Bertram’s Inkwell and man what a great guy.  He really took care of all the vendors and made sure everybody was happy.  It was a pleasure meeting him as well.

So anyways, had a great time.  Can’t wait for DC!  Come see us in the front lobby area under the huge skylight.  We’ll be there next to Vanness.

Hi Everybody!

I hope you’re having a great summer so far.

I just received the newest set of postcards to start the fundraising off.

The old set is in the top row, and I still have 25 sets for sale.  The new set is on the bottom and contains art from two local schools.  As the new school year gets going I plan to collect art from all of the local schools.  I have 50 sets of the new cards for sale.

During the entire month of July, if you buy a pack of student art postcards you’ll automatically be entered to win a pen,  just send $10 via PayPal to  and I’ll give you a number AND you’ll get a pack of postcards in the mail (so be sure to include your mailing address in the PayPal note, use commas to separate parts of your address).  Every penny raised will go towards the scholarships and support students.  Yes, you can buy as many postcard packs as you want, and for each pack, you’ll get a number.

The raffle itself is free.  If you want to enter the raffle without supporting the scholarship or helping graduating seniors (or getting any of those cool postcards) then all you have to do is send a note in the mail to:

Shawn Newton
PO Box 6084
Hot Springs, Ar. 71902

Everybody who enters will be given a number in the order of postcards purchased and letters in the mail, and at the end of the month I’ll draw a number to pick the winner of a custom pen.  I use random.org as a number picker.

Raffle pens are limited to c/c filling system, steel nib of any size with any grind you want.  If you want any extra customizations, bands or rings, special filling system, gold nib, or anything else, there will be normal charges.

I will announce income for July and the winner of the custom pen on the last day of the month as close to 9 PM Central US time as I can get.

The drawings are free for all to enter, from all parts of the world.  No restrictions at all.

If you have any questions please ask – [email protected]

Donate or Buy Postcards Here

Thanks!