Horizon Bliss was initiated by an art gallery which represents the TPPC brand in Sarasota, FL that suggested that the creative design & bespoke nature of TPPC’s unique work would pair well with a more traditional form of fine art, and they connected the company with their top selling painter with the curiosity to see what could be created together.
Turning Point Pen Co. collaborated with well-known artist Joanne Rafferty to design a fine writing instrument inspired by one of her paintings, which represents her style and ideology.
Joanne Miller Rafferty has enjoyed a career in fine art that spans over 40 years. She’s been listed in Who’s Who in American Art: 2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century, and she’s had the honor of her work appearing in thousands of Corporate, Professional, and Private Collections around the world as well as in numerous publications and TV shows like The Sopranos and Friends.
Rafferty holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education from Daemen University and a Permanent Certification in Art Education from The State University of New York. Through her work and her life, she wants to encourage others to “Enjoy life; we are all just walking each other home.”
The Horizon Bliss painting is a semi-abstract work that “Challenges traditional boundaries,” and “takes the viewer on a journey,” in the words of Joanne Rafferty. She adds that she believes this piece creates a place for contemplation that inspires viewers to “dwell in possibility... search for [their] story from within… [and] help them discover a great deal about their own world.” Rafferty’s work focuses on landscapes, with a special focus on the horizon. She says, “A new horizon can give you happiness, peace, and a sense of freedom.”
The Horizon Bliss limited edition fountain pen takes its inspiration directly from Joanne Rafferty’s painting. Each piece of the pen (with the exception of the 18k gold Jowo nib) is custom designed and hand-made by TPPC artisans here in the US. Each pen passes through the hands of 6 top-tier American artisans before it makes it into your hands.
The custom cast rare resins are meticulously poured to represent the colors that make up the semi-abstract landscape of the painting from shades of dark blues & greens on the left to light tans, greens, and yellows on the right. Subtle streaks of “sunset” orange can be seen peeking out around the cap-body connection; a subtle hint to what’s inside. The pen is uncapped to reveal a vibrant grip section cast in multiple hues of that same orange, streaking and swirling together like the plasma of the sun.
The custom designed precious metal overlay and clip are hand-cast in .925 sterling silver. These represent the tactile shapes and materials in the painting: layers of material, shapes that stand proud of the canvas, and thick paints that create depth & texture. The overlay was designed in a semi-solid fashion, where the colors of the resin can be seen through parts of the overlay. It also features a rhodium plated 18k gold nib and is limited to 33 pieces.
Domestic Shipping
The Pleasure of Writing is happy to offer free domestic standard shipping for orders over $150. Orders below $150 will be charged the carrier rate calculated at the checkout. Most orders are shipped within 1 business day. Once your order ships, we will e-mail you a tracking number so you may track it at UPS.com or USPS.com. Please note transit times do not include weekends and holidays and deliveries only occur on business days.
We do offer express shipping. Please note express orders will be shipped out within 1 business day. Transit time begins when the order ships and does not include holidays and weekends. Some products are not able to ship express.
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International Shipping
International shipping is available. We offer DHL standard shipping options at the carrier's rate calculated at the checkout. Once your order ships, we will e-mail you a tracking number so you may track it at DHL.com. Please note transit times do not include weekends and holidays and deliveries only occur on business days.
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If you need to update your shipping address please email (info@ThePleasureOfWriting.com) or call us at +1 831-626-8828. We will do our best to update the shipping address if your order has not shipped. If your order has already shipped we will not be able to change the shipping address. If the order is returned to us we can re-ship for an additional shipping charge.
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At The Pleasure of Writing, we hope that you love what you ordered. In the event that you are not satisfied, however, we have policies in places for returns, refunds, and repairs.
Upon receiving your order, be sure to carefully handle and inspect merchandise for any damage or defects; should there be a physical problem with the order, let us know as soon as possible by either calling us at 831-626-8828 or via email at info@thepleasureofwriting.com. The window for notifying us is within 30 days of receipt your order. Return requests received following day will be judged on case-by-case basis and may incur a restocking fee.
At The Pleasure of Writing, we hope that you love what you ordered, but if something is amiss with your order, let us know right away. Upon receiving your shipment, be sure to carefully handle and inspect pens for damage or defect.
Should there be a defect, we will work with you on a solution. In certain cases we can work with the distributor or manufacturer to replace the merchandise, in which case all shipping and handling will be covered. In the event that a refund is wanted for defective items, we will refund 100% of the sale to the payment method.
If the reason for return is based on preference, i.e. you received the item and didn’t like some aspect of it though it is fully functional, we will work with customers on a case-by-case basis to determine the best options. In some cases we may offer either store credit or refunds to payment method less a 15% handling fee (to cover the fees we incur from such returns); either way, we are always happy to work with our clients to help them find exactly the right writing instrument.
Once the necessity of a return has been determined, we will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, which you should write clearly on the outer box. Return shipping charges will be the responsibility of the customer (except in the case of damage/defect); we recommend shipping via insured ground service with a tracking number.
Returns must be received in their original state, and include all original packaging (warranty papers, cartridges and converters, etc.), and of course if you need to return a product because it is damaged or defective, we will apologize for the inconvenience and make it right.
Note that all returns are at the discretion of The Pleasure of Writing.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item and the status of your refund; if approved, your agreed-upon refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 10 days. Note that some refunds can take time to process depending on banks and credit card companies; if you haven’t received an expected refund, contact your financial institution first.
Note that we are unable to accept returns on any item that came free with another product or was purchased on sale, closeout, or other discounts; additionally, we cannot accept returns on any special-order products that can take many months to prepare, or on pens or nibs that have been modified in any way. Neither can we accept returns on used ink, paper, journals, sealing wax, or other supplies.
Note that we accept inked or dipped fountain pens for return or refund with the 30-day window, but these will incur a 15% fee as we can no longer sell them as new merchandise.
