Top 3 3D Printed Fountain Pens: Moon Landing, Scriptorium Bold, and Titan Pens Rolo 2.0

Introduction

3D printing has a reputation problem in the fountain pen world: too many printed pens are, frankly, just tubes. But the three pens in this roundup prove that a well-designed printed pen can be wonderful to use, with real attention to detail, comfortable ergonomics, and excellent nibs. Two of these picks are limited or no longer available, but each is worth knowing about, and the makers behind them offer other designs worth exploring.

ArtCraft Moon Landing

The ArtCraft Moon Landing is a limited edition pen that is no longer available, and it is special for more than its backstory. The design genuinely evokes the lunar surface: there is a crater, a footstep detail, and an engraved “We came in peace for all mankind.” It was made by someone who was involved in lunar missions, and the overall eye for detail is excellent. Unlike many 3D printed pens that are just tubes, this one has real depth and texture.

It ships with Franklin-Christoph nibs, which are well-tuned and work very nicely. The cap is a slip cap, the pen is very light, and it is a fun, pleasant writer that is easy on the hands. The irregular, sculpted 3D-printed details are not for everyone, but if you enjoy a pen with personality and meaning, this is a very cool piece. ArtCraft makes other pens as well, so the brand remains worth a look even though this edition is gone.

Scriptorium Bold

The Scriptorium Bold is called bold for a reason: it is a big pen. It uses a large number 8 titanium nib (Bock-made, unbranded) in a broad point, paired with an ebonite feed. The nib has a bit of pleasant feedback that makes it feel like a proper fountain pen, and it writes wet and saturated. The section is large and very comfortable to hold, especially for bigger hands, and while it can be posted awkwardly, it is light enough and large enough to use unposted.

The design is deliberately simple, almost Spartan, and that is part of the charm. The material is a specific textured finish in anthracite that does not read as 3D printed at all, avoiding the standard circular layer-line look. If you prefer slim or smaller pens, this one is genuinely not for you. But if you like a girthy, comfortable writer, it is a lovely pen.

Titan Pens Rolo 2.0

The Titan Pens Rolo 2.0 was made by William Shakour, who specifically built this one to take a rare number 8 JoWo 18K gold nib (broad). It is a piston filler with massive ink capacity, including plenty of room in the cap, and the dark translucent grey material is beautiful and does not show any print lines at all; it looks like it was turned from acrylic. The section is sculpted so it fits the fingers perfectly, and the result is a stellar, super wet writer that is exceptionally comfortable.

Unfortunately, William has stopped making pens, so Titan Pens models are no longer obtainable. That is a real loss, because this pen demonstrates just how good a 3D printed pen can be when made with care and passion.

How They Rank

Ranking these three is hard because all three are loved, but the Titan Pens Rolo 2.0 takes the top spot purely as a writer: the custom fit, the piston filler, and the stellar JoWo nib make it an exceptional pen. After that, it is a toss-up. The Scriptorium Bold earns its place through simplicity and how nicely it writes, while the Moon Landing stands out for being unique, meaningful, and full of delightful details.

A good 3D printed pen should not be looked down on. Between William’s acrylic-like finish, the Scriptorium’s textured charm, and the Moon Landing’s passion-fuelled details, there is a tremendous amount of fun to be had with the right printed pen.

Conclusion

If you can find any of these on the secondary market or from the makers’ other lines, they are worth serious consideration. The Titan Pens Rolo 2.0 is the best pure writer, the Scriptorium Bold is the pick for big-pen fans who dislike the printed look, and the ArtCraft Moon Landing is the most special and collectible of the three.