Black Walnut
Black Walnut Cigar Pen
Deep chocolate grain with a soft satin sheen and gunmetal fittings.
$68.00
Crafted By Hand.
Made To Be Yours.
Hand-turned pens, unique gifts, and custom wood creations individually crafted by Ratlum Mountain Woodcraft.
Handcrafted, Not Mass Produced
No Two Pieces Are Exactly Alike.
Ratlum Mountain Woodcraft is a locally owned artisan shop where traditional woodworking meets modern precision. Every piece — from hand-turned pens and custom writing instruments to lamps, decorative bowls, and other creative wooden items — is individually shaped on the lathe, so no two are ever exactly alike.
We work with a wide variety of woods, including sustainably-sourced pen blanks and reclaimed timber that brings unique character and history to every creation. The result is functional art that celebrates wood's natural beauty — rustic and refined at once.
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From the Bench
Featured Pieces
Made to OrderSpalted Maple
Spalted Maple Executive Pen
Natural spalting lines paired with warm antique brass fittings.
$84.00
Olive Wood
Olive Wood Wine Stopper
Turned olive wood top on a food-safe stainless steel stopper.
$42.00
Made to OrderBlack Walnut
Walnut Pepper Mill
Classic turned profile with an adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism.
$128.00
Made to Order
Rosewood
Rosewood Keychain Bottle Opener
Pocket-sized opener with a brass ring and hand-sanded edges.
$28.00
One of a KindMaple & Walnut
Segmented Keepsake Box
Segmented maple and walnut lidded vessel — a single piece.
$165.00
Custom Pens
Your Pen.
Your Style.
Made By Hand.
Work directly with Michael to build a pen that is genuinely yours. Choose the pen style, the wood species or specialty material, the hardware finish and color, and add engraving or personalization. Gift presentation is available.
- Pen style
- Wood species
- Acrylic & specialty materials
- Hardware finish
- Color
- Engraving
- Personalization
- Gift presentation
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Have Something Special In Mind?
Whether you are looking for a personalized gift, commemorative piece, corporate order, wedding gift, retirement gift, or something completely unique, let's talk about creating it.
Corporate & Bulk Orders
Gifts People Actually Keep.
A logo mug ends up in a cabinet. A hand-turned pen ends up on a desk. Ratlum Mountain Woodcraft produces bulk and custom orders for companies, organizations, and events — engraved with a name, a date, a logo, or a message, and presented ready to give.
Quantity pricing, matched material runs, and coordinated delivery dates are all available. Tell us the occasion, the quantity, and the date, and you'll get a straight answer on cost and timeline.
Request Bulk Pricing- Employee recognition
- Executive gifts
- Client gifts
- Retirement gifts
- Awards
- Wedding parties
- Fundraisers
- Organization gifts
Work Directly With Michael
No account managers. You talk to the person making it.
Engraving Available
Names, dates, logos, and short messages.
Free Local Pickup
Collect your order at Market Street Creatives, Torrington.
Gift Presentation
Gift boxes and presentation cases on request.
Why Choose Handcrafted
Made For People Who Notice The Difference
When you purchase from Ratlum Mountain Woodcraft, you're investing in a piece of functional art that combines beauty with everyday utility — each item tells a story of traditional craftsmanship while serving practical needs in modern life.
Gift Buyers
A hand-turned pen for graduation, a personalized keepsake for a wedding party — presents that show you really put thought into them.
Home Decorators
Wooden bowls, lamps, and picture frames that bring natural warmth and character into your spaces — the touch that makes a house feel like a home.
Collectors
One-of-a-kind pieces with their own personality and story — things that can't be found in any store.
Professionals
Distinctive writing instruments that start conversations and reflect quality and individuality in any business setting.
Crafters & Makers
Crochet hooks, seam rippers, and knitting tools that feel wonderful in your hands and make your projects more enjoyable.
Celebrations
Graduations, weddings, retirements, anniversaries, housewarmings — important moments marked with lasting beauty.
Visit Us
See The Collection In Person
See Ratlum Mountain Woodcraft products in person, discover new pieces, and find one-of-a-kind creations available at Market Street Creatives.
Market Street Creatives
100 Lawton Street
Torrington, Connecticut
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From The Workshop
New pieces, works in progress, fresh material, and custom commissions as they come off the lathe.