About the Creative
My name is Mikayla, I am the maker behind White Bear Pens.
My passion for pens and stationery started early, but I didn’t get my first fountain pen until 2022 when I happened upon a planner with Tomoe River paper. When I looked up what that meant and saw the phrase “fountain pen friendly,” the next logical step was that I needed a fountain pen. I quickly discovered the quiet magic of fountain pens; the colors, the feel, the inks, the small moment of calm they offer. Eventually this passion expanded in a creative way to include making the most whimsical pens I could with sparkle, transparency, fun color combinations, and unique design elements. I try to bring joy with every pen I make, and I hope the spark of calm I encounter using fountain pens is shared with anybody who uses pens I made as well.
I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota with my husband, daughter, two dogs, and cat. When not making or using pens, I enjoy drawing, learning to play the piano, knitting, reading, walking, and watching Friends and The Office reruns.
