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Horsehead Nebula - Bespoke Fountain Pen

Regular price $175.00
Description

Astro Line — Shadow of Orion

The Horsehead Nebula is one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the night sky — a towering column of cold hydrogen gas rising from the Orion Molecular Cloud, backlit by the brilliant emission nebula IC 434. What astronomical imaging reveals is a structure of extraordinary drama: deep crimson hydrogen emission glowing behind the dark pillar, soft violet and magenta dust drifting across the region, bright blue stars illuminating the surrounding gas from within.

This pen translates that drama into resin. Deep black captures the dust column's sculptural mass. Rising red echoes the hydrogen emission behind it. Silver scatter across the body mirrors the starfield suspended in the surrounding glow. Each pour is individually mapped to the nebula's natural color architecture — and because resin moves, no two pieces resolve the same way.

Each pen is hand-poured and hand-turned in-house, making every Horsehead Nebula a one-of-a-kind artifact. Approx. 145mm capped, balanced for daily writing, fitted with a German-made Jowo #6 stainless steel nib in your choice of grind, and compatible with international cartridges or converter.

Part of the Astro Line — a living series of celestial relics. Each edition is produced in a small, locked batch. When this pour is claimed, the recipe retires permanently.

Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, K. Misselt (University of Arizona) and A. Abergel (IAS/University Paris-Saclay, CNRS)

Nib Details

✒️ Nibs Details: The Tools of the Explorer

Every Frost Pen is fitted with a precision-tuned German-made Jowo #6 nib, available in your choice of:

  • Extra Fine  
  • Fine  
  • Medium  
  • Broad  
  • 1.1 mm Stub  
  • 1.5 mm Stub  

Select your preferred nib above—each one is smoothed and calibrated by hand before your pen begins its journey to you. Additional nibs are available if your story calls for a different voice. Just reach out to mike@frostpenco.com and we’ll help you find the right fit.

For those seeking a more expressive, artistic experience, we offer Flex, Ultra Flex, Architect and Oblique nibs ideal for dramatic line variation and emotional flourish. These are available as upgrades; email us to unlock that path.

Ink & Converter

🧪 Ink and Converter: Ready for the First Mark

Your pen arrives ready to write, equipped with:

  • A Standard International Converter for your favorite bottled inks  
  • Two Monteverde Ink Cartridges—one in Blue, one in Black—for instant exploration  

Whether you're charting a new idea or recording a relic memory, your Frost Pen is prepared for the journey from the moment it arrives.


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1 year warranty

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Horsehead Nebula - Bespoke Fountain Pen

$175.00
Care Instructions

Caring for Your Frost Resin Pen

Preserve the story. Protect the pour.

Each Frost Pen is a layered artifact—crafted with precision, pigment, and myth. Whether you wield a relic from the Skyfade series or a limited pour from The Last Sunrise, proper care ensures your pen remains radiant and functional for years to come.


Caring for Your Frost Resin Pen

Do you have a warranty?

Yes! For 1 years from the date of purchase, we’ll take care of your product if any damage to the material occurs. Simply contact us and we’ll send you a replacement.

Please note: This warranty does not cover lost items, scratches that come with normal wear and tear, improper use or storage of your product, and any modification to your product done by a third party.

Cartridge and Converter Guide

From empty vessel to inked relic.

Whether you're preparing your Frost Pen for its first inscription or switching inks between chapters, this guide ensures a clean, confident fill—without compromising the integrity of your resin pour.


Cartridge and Converter Guide

Do you create custom pieces?

Yes! Reach out via our Custom Order page.

Shipping & Returns

Returns and Refunds

Free 30 Days Returns


Should your relic be marred, it will be remade or your tribute returned—without hesitation.”


Return Policy

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