Show notes
In this episode I am joined by pen maker and artist Matthew Martin who talks about how he got into making his machined pens. Matthew talks about how a side project of helping his dad with some knife making ended up becoming his full time job of making bespoke metal pens. Matthew talks about how he explored different anodization techniques, and how that moved into using anodized titanium as a form of artistic expression.Show Linkshttps://www.matthewmartinmakes.comhttps://www.instagram.com/matthewmartinmakes/https://www.anodizedart.comhttps://www.instagram.com/anodizedart/https://www.anodizedart.com/galleryhttps://artandlightgallery.com/artist/matthew-c-martinFind Matthew at the Dallas Pen Show or the Empire Pen Show for 2026 and follow his website for 2027 details.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Matthew Martin's background02:13 Starting in machining and transition to pen making04:03 Materials used: Titanium, zirconium, Mokume Gane07:02 Design philosophy behind OG1 and OG2 models11:58 Finishing techniques: Anodizing, flame finishing, stratified coloration20:01 The artistic evolution: From simple finishes to depictive art34:07 The role of art in modern pen making and future projects44:02 How to follow Matthew Martin and upcoming releases