Chrome is the standard against which all other pen hardware gets measured — clean, bright, and honest in the way it reflects exactly what's around it. Paired with a hand-turned wood body, it creates a combination that has been working for decades because it works: the...
Behind the Grain Blog
Slimline Gold Pens – Luxurious Writing, Accessible Price
Gold hardware on a hand-turned pen does something specific: it elevates. The combination communicates quality without announcing it loudly, which is exactly the register you want in a writing instrument that goes with you into boardrooms, signing ceremonies, and the...
Slimline Copper Pens – Warm Elegance with Artisan Soul
Copper is warm, earthy, and distinctly different from the chrome and gold that dominate most pen hardware options. Rex has been working copper accents into his turned pieces for years because he understands what the material does when it's paired with wood: it deepens...
The Magical Jupiter Pen: A Witch and Wizard’s Delight
Discover the Handcrafted Magical Jupiter Pen. A true favorite among witches and wizards alike. Now available for your own magical writing adventures! This isn't just a pen; it's a masterpiece crafted from special, exquisite woods and a one-of-a-kind resin that...
Hand-Turned Walnut Bowl – Rich Chocolate Beauty | Classic Wood Art
Some pieces just have presence, and this walnut bowl is one of them. Rex spent three days with this particular piece of wood, following its grain and natural flow to create something that feels like it grew into this shape rather than being carved. Walnut is the...
Madrone Burl Bowl – Pacific Coast Beauty | Natural Art Centerpiece
Madrone burl is one of nature's most spectacular creations, and this bowl showcases exactly why. The intricate grain patterns swirl and dance through the wood like frozen music, creating a piece that's mesmerizing to look at and satisfying to use. Rex discovered this...
Brass Bell with Wood Handle
Our handcrafted handle on this brass bell is created from one of our larger pieces of scrap to fit comfortably in your hand. This kit was discontinued by it's manufacturer years ago. We purchased this kit at an estate sale. This means the bell will be the last one...
Handcrafted Mortar & Pestle
Our Handcrafted Mortar and Pestles are great for the kitchen witch in all of us. There's something magical about grinding your own spices — the aromatics that fill your kitchen, the satisfaction of creating exactly the texture you want, and the connection to centuries...
Wooden Butter Scraper – Effortless Spreading | Handcrafted Kitchen Essential
Our hand carved butter scrapers were designed by Sar to remove just the barest layer of butter of the top for toast, bagels and English muffins. The thin edge glides smoothly across the surface while the comfortable handle gives you perfect control. Finished with our...









