Our Story
A school idea that became a real business. Here's how Doodle Buddies came to life.
The Founder
Started at school. Built for everyone.
Doodle Buddies was born out of a simple observation: pencils are boring. Every student uses them, every day — but nobody ever gets excited about them. That needed to change.
As a student entrepreneur, I started hand-assembling HB pencils with cute toy toppers — ducks, bears, and mushrooms — and the reaction was immediate. People loved them. Friends wanted them. Teachers noticed them.
What started as a classroom idea is now a proper business. Every pencil is still made by hand, every order is packed with care, and every Buddy is chosen because it brings a little joy to whoever holds it.
Fleur Rodden - The Doodle Buddies Founder
Student Entrepreneur — making pencils worth writing with
Our promise
"Every pencil leaves my hands with the same care I'd want if I were the one receiving it."
How we got here
The journey
It started with a pencil
Sitting in class, staring at a plain pencil — there had to be a better way. What if pencils could have personality?
First prototypes
Duck, Bear, and Mushroom were born. Each topper hand-picked, each pencil assembled one by one.
Doodle Buddies goes live
From a school idea to a real business with a real website. Orders open. The world deserves better pencils.
What we stand for
Our values
Hand-assembled
Every single pencil is put together by hand, with care and attention to detail.
Made with love
This isn't a factory — it's a passion project that started in a classroom.
Quality first
Only genuine HB pencils. Only toppers that are soft, safe, and built to last.
Fast delivery
Orders confirmed within 24 hours and delivered as quickly as possible.