Walter Rowland Butler
@wrrb.bsky.social
I carve spoons, collect vintage fountain pens, and very little else.
IG: @wrb_woodwork
IG: @wrb_woodwork
Close…it’s 60% sanding, 20% jig-making, 15% spending money on new tools and 4% cursing/ misplacing your tape measure. The remaining 1% is a reeeeaaall fine dice of adhd-infused moments of competency.
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Close…it’s 60% sanding, 20% jig-making, 15% spending money on new tools and 4% cursing/ misplacing your tape measure. The remaining 1% is a reeeeaaall fine dice of adhd-infused moments of competency.
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Violets are grue
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
February 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Violets are grue
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
Violets are grue
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
February 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Violets are grue
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
Roses, demonic
Si enil txen siht
Boustrophedonic.
Cure: _The Shadow King_ by Maaza Mengiste. She writes all her rough drafts with a fountain pen.
January 31, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Cure: _The Shadow King_ by Maaza Mengiste. She writes all her rough drafts with a fountain pen.
She may have used a stubby/ architect/ italic nib. I use an italic nib since I like a little line variation, but lack the discipline to attempt calligraphy.
January 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
She may have used a stubby/ architect/ italic nib. I use an italic nib since I like a little line variation, but lack the discipline to attempt calligraphy.
Jotters rule! Introduced in 1954, their internal, rotating click mechanism remains unchanged….a first-year jotter will accept a refill made this morning.
January 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Jotters rule! Introduced in 1954, their internal, rotating click mechanism remains unchanged….a first-year jotter will accept a refill made this morning.
What kind is it?
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
What kind is it?
Here you go: it’s this weekend. Loads of stationers there, as well as pens and ink! I’ll have a table there full of vintage pens.
phillypenshow.com
phillypenshow.com
Philly Pen Show
phillypenshow.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Here you go: it’s this weekend. Loads of stationers there, as well as pens and ink! I’ll have a table there full of vintage pens.
phillypenshow.com
phillypenshow.com
Shop organization? I lack this gene. I have 1,500 sqft of slovenly, albeit keenly sharpened, mess.
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Shop organization? I lack this gene. I have 1,500 sqft of slovenly, albeit keenly sharpened, mess.
The staves are white oak. The substrates are oak plywood for the cabinet, and Medex for the shower wall.
November 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The staves are white oak. The substrates are oak plywood for the cabinet, and Medex for the shower wall.
And a shower surround behind the vanity.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
And a shower surround behind the vanity.
There’s four doors on the front of this, operated by touch-latches.
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
There’s four doors on the front of this, operated by touch-latches.
Finished this interesting piece (1/2)
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Finished this interesting piece (1/2)
Cranberry curd + pear slices + spiced pecans (not too sweet) on top.
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Cranberry curd + pear slices + spiced pecans (not too sweet) on top.
Go to a pen show! They’re a much more diverse gathering of people than they used to be.
October 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Go to a pen show! They’re a much more diverse gathering of people than they used to be.
He’s such a talented craftsman.
August 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
He’s such a talented craftsman.
I have these and many others at my table. I’d say “look for the bald guy,” but that’s a pretty broad brush at this event.
July 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I have these and many others at my table. I’d say “look for the bald guy,” but that’s a pretty broad brush at this event.