Malachite Writing Instruments - Rock Solid Pens

A project in Chicago, IL by Brad Herdrich
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We design and handcraft unique pens that you will be proud to own and, more importantly, LOVE to write with.
Backers: 130
Average Pledge Per Backer: $133

Funded: $17,229 of $1,500
Dates: Feb 25th -> Mar 28th (31 days)
Project By: Brad Herdrich
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Latest News

THANK YOU!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!  Only 24 hours remaining!First, we would like to thank all of our backers for your amazing support.  Not only through your financial contributions but also your kind words and encouragement.  We are now in our last 24 hours of funding... (Read More)

Engraving now available! $15k stretch goal reached!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are extremely grateful and proud to announce that we reached our $15k stretch goal tonight!  Anyone that has pledged for a pen can now engrave their pen with their initials or name for an additional $20.  Although we are a little late in the... (Read More)

How to write with 'Salinger,' 'Twain' and 'Hemingway'

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been lucky enough to be part of a crowd funding article in the Chicago Tribune's Blue Sky Innovation section.   How to write with 'Salinger,' 'Twain' and 'Hemingway'... (Read More)

A rest for your new pen

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The Pen Rest is a unique, stackable rest for your pen.  It allows you easy access to your pen or pens while simultaneously displaying them.  The system interlocks, allowing for multiple pen rests to seamlessly connect and stack using a clever... (Read More)

$10k stretch goal reached!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you, we reached our $10k stretch goal last night! Everyone now has the option between a brown or a black leatherette carrying case. We are now looking forward to our $15k stretch goal. This will enable us to invest in an engraving... (Read More)

Less than $500 away from stretch goal #2!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all again for your support. We are less than $500 away from our second stretch goal! If you have any friends or family that you think may be interested in our unique pens, please pass along the word and help us make our second stretch goal.... (Read More)

A $15k Stretch Goal Added!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are pleased to announce another new stretch goal.  We have decided to invest in an engraving machine if we hit $15k in pledges.  We are then going to offer custom engraving of your pen for an additional $20 per pen.  Details of the font types... (Read More)

Another Great Project

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
If you like our pens and are looking for something great to write on, you should consider Appointed: Makers of Beautiful Notebooks + Desktop Tools.  They make exquisite, all american made notebooks and desktop tools.  All their notebooks feature... (Read More)

First of the pen components received

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first shipment of the metal pen components were received today. Time to get in the shop and start creating all of your pens!  (Read More)

Halfway to our second stretch goal

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are just over 50% of the way to our second stretch goal.  The response from all of you has been nothing short of amazing.  Thank you again and please spread the word if you know someone that my be interested in our project!  With your support... (Read More)

Updated Main Video

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to the overwhelming support, I thought it would be a good idea to attempt to create a shorter and more professional looking main video.  This is my first attempt at putting together a video like this, and I hope you enjoy.  We appreciate all of... (Read More)

New Pictures of the Shakespeare and Hemingway

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you have inquired about the difference between the Shakespeare and the Hemingway.  To help illustrate these differences I have taken new close up pictures of each and posted them for you all to see. Your feedback has been invaluable and if... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Reached! $5k Unlocked!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I can't say thank you enough for all of your support! We are overwhelmed with the response we have received from the kickstarter community. We have successfully reached our $5k stretch reward and all of your microfiber pen sleeves have been upgraded... (Read More)

Exciting News!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Stretch Rewards Added!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your support!  In response to our unexpected early funding, we have created a few stretch rewards.  If you know someone that you think may appreciate our project, we would be extremely grateful if you spread the word.  We... (Read More)

We have reached our goal!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU ALL so much for your support!!! We are overwhelmed and humbled that we have been successfully backed so early in our campaign. We are already looking forward to creating each of your unique rewards! Thank you all again for being a part of... (Read More)

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