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The Bard | Fountain Pen

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Fountain pen made with ancient woods.

Made in the USA with 50,000 year old ancient kauri and reclaimed sinker cypress, the Bard is a classic fountain pen with a cap that unscrews and posts to the back of the pen.

  • Sinker cypress that spent a century at the bottom of the Mississippi River, a recovered relic from the days of river logging.
  • 50,000 year old kauri from ancient forests in New Zealand that have been preserved underground.
  • Cap unscrews and posts to back of pen for balance.
  • Fountain pen with German-made nib. Steel core and medium-weight iridium tip for a smooth writing experience with a touch of line variation.
  • Includes disposable ink cartridge and piston filler for your favorite bottled ink.
  • Handmade in Chicago and guaranteed for life.

Ancient Kauri

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It's called ancient kauri, and it's up to 50,000 years old. Yes, 50,000! The oldest workable wood in the world, ancient kauri shows just the earliest signs of petrification. Called "whitebait," this phenomenon creates small veins of mineral deposits that give the wood a one-of-a-kind luminescence.

50,000 years ago, in what is now Northern New Zealand, a major natural event felled huge forests of kauri trees that had been growing for some 2,000 years. This event also created bogs in the area that protected these giants from the elements. Today these trees are typically found under farmland from which they are carefully excavated before the ground is returned to its previous contours.

Just for some perspective, here are a few things that happened on Earth less than 50,000 years ago…

  • 16,000 years ago the depressions that would become the Great Lakes were fully formed.
  • The last Ice Age ended approximately 5,000 years ago.
  • Homo Sapiens reached the area from which these trees were recovered only around 40,000 years ago.

Sinker Cypress

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Prior to the onset of modern industry and logistics, loggers practiced log driving, where floating logs down river to a temporary sawmill was the first step in the process of creating lumber. The term "lumberjack" comes from this process. Occasionally logs would sink and become trapped in the silt at the bottom of the river. If enough silt was laid down before rot and erosion set in, the log was preserved.

Today these century-old remnants of pre-industrial America are recovered from the bottoms of river beds, becoming one of the most sought-after varieties of reclaimed lumber on the market.

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The simplest and most powerful guarantee we could create.

  • If we made it, it is guaranteed for life. We will repair or replace anything.
  • If you buy it, you'll love it. If you don't, we'll work with you until you do, or you can return it for a full refund. 
  • No questions asked, no paperwork needed.
  • If you lose it, or it gets destroyed outside of reasonable use, we'll sell you a replacement at half price.
  • Lots of companies use words like "reasonable use" as a loophole. We don't. Wear and tear is part of reasonable use, and it is covered.

Shoot us a message at service@allegorygoods.com and let us know how we can help.

Shipping Information

How long will my order take to arrive?

Our products are handcrafted, mostly to order. We make our smaller pieces in small batches of 10-20 items at a time. Because of the custom, handcrafted nature of our products, it usually takes us 2-3 business days to prepare your order for shipment.

Estimated shipping times begin when your order is shipped and vary by the carrier and service you choose. First-class and ground services usually take up a to a week to deliver to the United States and international first-class services usually take upwards of 3-4 weeks to deliver once we ship your package.

Please note that all carriers are experiencing delivery delays right now. It's important to us that you get your order as quickly as possible, but unfortunately after we drop off your package for shipping the delivery timeline is out of our hands. USPS and FedEx will be your best bet for tracking down information about your package. If you are having trouble getting answers, or if you just want some peace of mind, feel free to shoot us a message with questions or concerns at service@allegorygoods.com.

 

How much does shipping cost?
We have negotiated rates with USPS and FedEx. The shipping price you'll see reflected at check-out is the actual price we pay to ship to you, no additional mark-up, and we've chosen not just hide the shipping cost in the price of our products. Choose whichever options works best for your budget and delivery timeline. Your shipping fees will be based on the weight of your order. We offer first-class, ground, and expedited shipping options through both USPS and FedEx. Please note, you should still allow time for us to craft your products even with the expedited shipping options (see above).
Which carriers do you use?
We ship with USPS and FedEx.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! We ship internationally with both USPS and FedEx. If you choose USPS international shipping, your package will be handed off to your local postal system when it enters your country. International customers will be required to pay the applicable import VAT and duties in their home country prior to delivery of their package. 
What if I have special circumstances?
We love that our customers often order from us for special, sometimes last minute gifts! We do our very best to get those packages shipped as quickly as possible so they can arrive in time. If you have a special circumstance please email us at service@allegorygoods.com. We haven't missed a deadline yet!

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Sgt. Shiny OCC
wow, this is my third from Allegory - amazing work!

I received my Bard from youse all...
Wow, it is superb!

Honestly, I have a 'cough cough', a bunch of Fountains, and this latest one is on the top.
Wow so well made. I have paid a lot more for a
pen, but this beautiful one takes the top step, IMO.

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Milo Clinton
Fountain Pens Over the Years

I started using fountain pens in a one room school, believe it or not! Back then it was a wooden shaped stick with a nib. The desks had an ink well that you dipped the nib in. I guess you could say that I witnessed the evolution of the fountain pen. Those nibs scratched, tearing the paper at times, skipped, and dripped ink if you weren't careful. The things I love about the Bard! I like the style, the exotic wood used, and the little story that comes with it. I love the smooth way it effortlessly glides across the paper (it's like going from a Model T to a Lamborghini). I love the leather holder that comes with the pen. I love the engraved box that, if ordered, comes with it. I guess you could say that I love everything about the Bard. I also love the service that comes with the pen. If something isn't right, Oallegory goes the extra mile to make sure that the customer is absolutely satisfied. A friend and colleague of my daughter's recently retired and she wants to purchase a gift for him, and I told her that Oallegory is the only way to go. It's one of the finest writing implements I've ever had the privilege of using. I am positive that all of their writing implements come up to the same standards.

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Cate
Phenomenal

I was gifted the Bard for my birthday. Amazing craftsmanship. I love fountain pens and this one is by far the best in my collection. I will write with it daily. Truly an heirloom treasure!

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