{"title":"Carolina Pen Company","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"carolina-pen-company-charlotte-blue-green-swirl-fountain-pen","title":"Carolina Pen Company Charlotte Fountain Pen - Blue \u0026 Green Swirl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carolina Pen Company Charlotte Fountain Pen - Blue \u0026amp; Green Swirl pairs the clean, flat-ended architecture of the Charlotte model with a hand-poured resin alive with deep blue, green, and pearlescent movement. The colors fold through one another rather than forming a repeated pattern, giving the pen the appearance of moving water, mineral veining, and shifting light beneath the polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eHandmade in South Carolina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eCarolina Pen Company was founded by artist and penmaker Jonathon Brooks, whose individually made writing instruments are built around the relationship between color, form, and everyday function. Brooks is especially known for creating his own resin materials in-house, allowing the material and finished pen to develop as parts of the same artistic process rather than as separate components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eBecause the resin is poured and blended by hand, its pattern is inherently individual. Areas of blue and green may dominate differently from one pen to another, while lighter pearlescent passages create depth between the stronger colors. This natural variation is central to the appeal of a Carolina Pen Company fountain pen: each example carries the recognizable character of the material without being visually identical to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eThe Charlotte Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Charlotte model is defined by flat cap and barrel ends, a gently tapered body, and a pinched gripping section. There is little visual step between the barrel and cap threads, allowing the profile to remain smooth and continuous when the pen is uncapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eAt approximately 5.5 inches capped, the Charlotte offers substantial presence without becoming oversized. The body is shaped and polished individually, giving the transition between the section, barrel, and cap the softer character of hand-turned work rather than mass-produced molding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe pen is designed around a polished #6 JoWo stainless steel nib, a widely respected German-made writing unit known for dependable ink flow and straightforward maintenance. Its substantial section and gently tapered body provide a comfortable grip for everyday notes, correspondence, and longer writing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe cartridge-converter filling system accepts standard international cartridges or bottled fountain pen ink through the included converter. The resin barrel may also be used as an eyedropper when properly prepared, though cartridge or converter filling remains the most convenient option for regular writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eCollector Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Charlotte occupies an appealing position between production fountain pens and highly formal artisan commissions. Its design is practical and recognizable, yet the hand-poured resin and individually turned construction ensure that the pen retains the character of a studio-made object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Blue \u0026amp; Green Swirl finish is particularly suited to the Charlotte silhouette. The broad uninterrupted surfaces provide enough space for the resin to reveal its full movement, while the flat ends and restrained profile prevent the vivid material from becoming visually overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Fountain Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMaker: Carolina Pen Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eModel: Charlotte\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFinish: Blue \u0026amp; Green Swirl\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBody and Cap Material: Hand-poured resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDesign: Flat cap and barrel ends with a gently tapered body\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSection: Pinched gripping section\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNib Material: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNib Type: Polished #6 JoWo\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFilling System: Cartridge Converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCartridge Type: Standard international\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEyedropper Compatible: Yes, when properly prepared\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eApproximate Capped Length: 5.5 inches \/ 133mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCap: Threaded and postable\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePrimary Color: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carolina Pen Company","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":54505569222931,"sku":"CPC-CHARLOTTE-BGS-FP","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Carolina-Pen-Company-Charlotte-Fountain-Pen-Blue-_-Green-Swirl-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1785271317"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/collections\/carolina-pen-company.oembed","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}