A. Markov
@abigailmarkov.com
Pen Maker, Artist, Artificer, Director of Shenanigans.
Don't let the approachable oversharing fool you - my actual work has been featured in Pen World magazine repeatedly, with collectors around the world.
Personal account.
www.abigailmarkov.com
Don't let the approachable oversharing fool you - my actual work has been featured in Pen World magazine repeatedly, with collectors around the world.
Personal account.
www.abigailmarkov.com
Five years ago this week, I turned my first pen.
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Five years ago this week, I turned my first pen.
The Faraday Fountain Pen body.
How it starts and where it finishes.
Handcrafted in-house, start to finish.
How it starts and where it finishes.
Handcrafted in-house, start to finish.
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Faraday Fountain Pen body.
How it starts and where it finishes.
Handcrafted in-house, start to finish.
How it starts and where it finishes.
Handcrafted in-house, start to finish.
My day started with filling the French press and shoveling out the chicken coop, writing, and ended with chorale rehearsal and laughing with my youngest kiddo.
There was a lot of really good work between that, too.
And my laundry needs to go in the dryer.
Pretty excellent day, really.
There was a lot of really good work between that, too.
And my laundry needs to go in the dryer.
Pretty excellent day, really.
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
My day started with filling the French press and shoveling out the chicken coop, writing, and ended with chorale rehearsal and laughing with my youngest kiddo.
There was a lot of really good work between that, too.
And my laundry needs to go in the dryer.
Pretty excellent day, really.
There was a lot of really good work between that, too.
And my laundry needs to go in the dryer.
Pretty excellent day, really.
Was just tagged by another pen maker on IG because I was featured in Pen World Magazine in an awesome group of other Orlando Pen Show people, in the December issue.
(That makes four times last year.)
(That makes four times last year.)
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Was just tagged by another pen maker on IG because I was featured in Pen World Magazine in an awesome group of other Orlando Pen Show people, in the December issue.
(That makes four times last year.)
(That makes four times last year.)
The end of an art pen development cycle is brutal and nerve-wracking, and you absolutely do not want to be around me unless you absolutely have to AND have a high tolerance for emotional volatility, profanity, and tears.
January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The end of an art pen development cycle is brutal and nerve-wracking, and you absolutely do not want to be around me unless you absolutely have to AND have a high tolerance for emotional volatility, profanity, and tears.
Now to just finish setting the magnets and stones.
//The Faraday Fountain Pen, in progress. (Still, I know.)
//The Faraday Fountain Pen, in progress. (Still, I know.)
January 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Now to just finish setting the magnets and stones.
//The Faraday Fountain Pen, in progress. (Still, I know.)
//The Faraday Fountain Pen, in progress. (Still, I know.)
Out of respect for other people involved with shit that went down last week, I can't give details...
BUT I AM SO GLAD IT IS FRIDAY.
I have been white knuckling everything, waking up all night. Not even kidding when I say that I sobbed for like an hour straight once everything was officially done.
BUT I AM SO GLAD IT IS FRIDAY.
I have been white knuckling everything, waking up all night. Not even kidding when I say that I sobbed for like an hour straight once everything was officially done.
January 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Out of respect for other people involved with shit that went down last week, I can't give details...
BUT I AM SO GLAD IT IS FRIDAY.
I have been white knuckling everything, waking up all night. Not even kidding when I say that I sobbed for like an hour straight once everything was officially done.
BUT I AM SO GLAD IT IS FRIDAY.
I have been white knuckling everything, waking up all night. Not even kidding when I say that I sobbed for like an hour straight once everything was officially done.
My 20yo, aka Youngest, this morning, low-key mortified and definitely concerned:
"Mom. You look DEAD. Like a zombie."
Feel like it too. 😂
"Mom. You look DEAD. Like a zombie."
Feel like it too. 😂
January 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
My 20yo, aka Youngest, this morning, low-key mortified and definitely concerned:
"Mom. You look DEAD. Like a zombie."
Feel like it too. 😂
"Mom. You look DEAD. Like a zombie."
Feel like it too. 😂
Yes, dinner was leftovers dipped in a lot of ranch, but those leftovers were half of a smoked chili lime garlic chicken breast I seasoned and smoked earlier this week...
January 9, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Yes, dinner was leftovers dipped in a lot of ranch, but those leftovers were half of a smoked chili lime garlic chicken breast I seasoned and smoked earlier this week...
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What do y'all like on a Steak Tartare that makes it either memorable or comforting?
Time to start retooling mine. I inherited it, and it's time for it to go. 🍜
Time to start retooling mine. I inherited it, and it's time for it to go. 🍜
January 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM
What do y'all like on a Steak Tartare that makes it either memorable or comforting?
Time to start retooling mine. I inherited it, and it's time for it to go. 🍜
Time to start retooling mine. I inherited it, and it's time for it to go. 🍜
My hands are full of bees and my eyes won't stay focused - from overwork.
I'm calling it here - what I have to send is what's getting sent.
I can't do that much on that short notice.
I'm calling it here - what I have to send is what's getting sent.
I can't do that much on that short notice.
January 8, 2026 at 7:39 PM
My hands are full of bees and my eyes won't stay focused - from overwork.
I'm calling it here - what I have to send is what's getting sent.
I can't do that much on that short notice.
I'm calling it here - what I have to send is what's getting sent.
I can't do that much on that short notice.
It's a detail finishing day after a very hard week of speed turning, and extremely long hours.
Half worn readers = very easy to replace loupe.
Technically I should take time off after today, but I don't have the schedule availability for time off.
Half worn readers = very easy to replace loupe.
Technically I should take time off after today, but I don't have the schedule availability for time off.
January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
It's a detail finishing day after a very hard week of speed turning, and extremely long hours.
Half worn readers = very easy to replace loupe.
Technically I should take time off after today, but I don't have the schedule availability for time off.
Half worn readers = very easy to replace loupe.
Technically I should take time off after today, but I don't have the schedule availability for time off.
I have three deadlines I'm working on and I'm throwing basically every system behind making them happen.
Kinda neat seeing everything I've built work together.
Kinda neat seeing everything I've built work together.
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I have three deadlines I'm working on and I'm throwing basically every system behind making them happen.
Kinda neat seeing everything I've built work together.
Kinda neat seeing everything I've built work together.
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Hey folks, I know it's early, but I'm going to try to ask for things that I need this year. If you get some of these chocolate boxes with the inserts, heart-shaped or not, once you're done eating the chocolate if I'd love the box for some art projects. I'll pick up in Chicago!
January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Hey folks, I know it's early, but I'm going to try to ask for things that I need this year. If you get some of these chocolate boxes with the inserts, heart-shaped or not, once you're done eating the chocolate if I'd love the box for some art projects. I'll pick up in Chicago!
Like hell I will, I will unironically wear black JNCOs in Florida - in August - before you'll see my 36" inseam with size US 12 feet ass wearing slim fit anything.
I am not cosplaying a featherless ostrich just to be in fashion.
I am not cosplaying a featherless ostrich just to be in fashion.
Nope. Yall forced me to buy all these comfortable ass 90’s sweatshirts and jeans, you can have them back when I’m fucking dead
January 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Like hell I will, I will unironically wear black JNCOs in Florida - in August - before you'll see my 36" inseam with size US 12 feet ass wearing slim fit anything.
I am not cosplaying a featherless ostrich just to be in fashion.
I am not cosplaying a featherless ostrich just to be in fashion.
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Nope. Yall forced me to buy all these comfortable ass 90’s sweatshirts and jeans, you can have them back when I’m fucking dead
January 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Nope. Yall forced me to buy all these comfortable ass 90’s sweatshirts and jeans, you can have them back when I’m fucking dead
Migraine. This one is not playing around.
January 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Migraine. This one is not playing around.
I AM this tired, but I made major progress today. Ending the day by doing my goofy little guitar app lessons. Currently have hang of Em, Am, and am trying to get the transitions into C and G.
January 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM
I AM this tired, but I made major progress today. Ending the day by doing my goofy little guitar app lessons. Currently have hang of Em, Am, and am trying to get the transitions into C and G.
I am beyond fortunate to count among my close friends and creative associates world class people. Legitimately, recognized by others.
It's mind boggling to me, but I love it.
HOWEVER.
It's mind boggling to me, but I love it.
HOWEVER.
January 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM
I am beyond fortunate to count among my close friends and creative associates world class people. Legitimately, recognized by others.
It's mind boggling to me, but I love it.
HOWEVER.
It's mind boggling to me, but I love it.
HOWEVER.
Called it a night on the lathe after breaking a cap due to fatigue. Went to play in ZBrush - I've been finally making headway on learning the software in the last month.
Not too shabby, and no, the likeness was not intentional, but it is amusing all the same.
Not too shabby, and no, the likeness was not intentional, but it is amusing all the same.
December 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Called it a night on the lathe after breaking a cap due to fatigue. Went to play in ZBrush - I've been finally making headway on learning the software in the last month.
Not too shabby, and no, the likeness was not intentional, but it is amusing all the same.
Not too shabby, and no, the likeness was not intentional, but it is amusing all the same.
I have to finish my workbench queue and get started on a new batch of pens for my favorite authorized crack dealer, I mean pen & stationery shop - Smruti Pens is heading to the Philly Pen Show and I want to make sure they have some new work from me.
It's gonna be a packed week.
It's gonna be a packed week.
December 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I have to finish my workbench queue and get started on a new batch of pens for my favorite authorized crack dealer, I mean pen & stationery shop - Smruti Pens is heading to the Philly Pen Show and I want to make sure they have some new work from me.
It's gonna be a packed week.
It's gonna be a packed week.
Today was learning the basics of how current, voltage, power, solid state conductors, & electric fields in circuits work - for fun. Played in ZBrush some more, read more of The Perfectionists, did a bunch of laundry and swept some floors, dinner, washed my hair, listened to some jazz music. #DayOff
December 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Today was learning the basics of how current, voltage, power, solid state conductors, & electric fields in circuits work - for fun. Played in ZBrush some more, read more of The Perfectionists, did a bunch of laundry and swept some floors, dinner, washed my hair, listened to some jazz music. #DayOff
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Today's travelling fountain pens: two Parker 51 Demis and an @abigailmarkov.com "Bebe." Inks: Colorverse Red Shift, Anderillium Flying Squid Blue, Sailor Yodaki.
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Today's travelling fountain pens: two Parker 51 Demis and an @abigailmarkov.com "Bebe." Inks: Colorverse Red Shift, Anderillium Flying Squid Blue, Sailor Yodaki.
Wait for it.
/*Faraday Fountain Pen update.*/
/*Faraday Fountain Pen update.*/
December 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Wait for it.
/*Faraday Fountain Pen update.*/
/*Faraday Fountain Pen update.*/