Craft before effect
A pen should feel right in the hand, write reliably and age well. Visual impact should support the quality of work, not replace it.
Who is Marek Najvar
Marek Najvar is the craftsman behind Czech Pens. He makes fountain and ballpoint pens by hand, with attention to material, precision and long-term usability. Public articles mention his experience with gemstone cutting, goldsmithing and his gradual move from wooden pens to acrylic, casein, ebonite and special materials.
The important point is that the pens are not anonymous mass products. Each piece passes through the maker’s hands, from material selection through turning and polishing to assembly and final inspection.
Brand values
The brand is built on a calm craft approach: honest work, respect for material, functional elegance and fair communication with the customer.
Material as character
Ebonite, acrylic, casein, wood or precious metals are allowed to stand out through their pattern, weight, structure and natural behaviour.
Honest agreement
Custom work depends on a clear conversation about use, budget, material, timing and expectations before production begins.
Original without exaggeration
Each piece can be unique while remaining a refined writing instrument for everyday use, gifting or collecting.
Where the pens are made
The pens are made in Mokrá-Horákov near Brno, in Marek Najvar’s personal workshop. This small workshop setting is central to the brand: it allows focused work on individual pieces, careful material choice and direct control over every detail.
Making a handmade pen combines technical precision with craft sensitivity. The material is turned, gradually sanded, polished and then assembled with metal components, nib or refill. The result should be a writing instrument that not only looks refined, but also works well.
Media / mentions / television
Below are only publicly verifiable mentions and sources. The section is prepared so that more verified links, photographs or exact references can be added later.
Pen for the presidential oath signature
Media reported that the pen used for Petr Pavel’s presidential oath signature was made by Marek Najvar. The article also describes ebonite, tricolour acrylic, a steel nib and the presentation case.
Open source
Casein pens and craft experience
The article describes pens made from milk casein, the home workshop, experience with gemstone cutting and goldsmithing, and a commission for composer Petr Malásek.
Open source
Mention in the Gejzír programme
Czech Television’s Gejzír archive lists the topic “Pens from milk protein” and mentions Marek Najvar from Mokrá near Brno as the maker of these writing instruments.
Open source
Meeting with Zuzana Čaputová at the Senate
The official gallery of the Czech Senate documents the meeting of Senate President Miloš Vystrčil with Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová. The mention is included as a verified public source from an official protocol setting.
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Reception of Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu
The Czech Senate published a gallery from the reception of Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), by Senate President Miloš Vystrčil and other Senate representatives.
Open sourceProduction photo gallery
The photographs show the workshop environment, work on the lathe and manual finishing. They provide an authentic visual base for the brand and maker page.
Finished work
Examples of finished pens and packaging show how a handmade pen can work as a personal gift, representative object or collector’s piece. More real finished work can be added in the admin panel over time.
