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Pelikan
Pelikan are the proud title holder of one of Germany's oldest trademarks with a rich history dating back to 1871. The Souverän fountain pen collection has become widely regarded as one of the finest ranges in the world.
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Graf von Faber-Castell
Prestige luxury writing instruments and desk accessories from the unmistakable Graf von Faber-Castell. Understated elegance and undeniable quality since 1761.
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Kaweco Frosted Sport
German manufacturer Kaweco tell us the light colours and fresh names of their Frosted Sport range were inspired by the feeling of summer. Opaque ice-like barrels in six fruit-inspired pastel colours are complemented by silver accents.
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Pencils
Pencils have come a long way since 1761. We have all types, from traditional woodcase pencils to the mechanical variety using clutch or propelling mechanisms. Faber-Castell have taken the pencil to the next level with the 'Perfect Pencil' complete with extender, concealed sharpener and eraser.
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Leather Goods
Fine leather accessories including pen cases, key rings, purses, wallets and desk accessories from world leading manufacturers including Mywalit and Graf von Faber-Castell.
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Bottled Ink
Choose a hue from our extensive range of fountain pen inks, including new colours from Graf von Faber-Castell. If you like to keep a varied selection British ink maker Diamine have added new 30ml bottles to their offering with over one hundred to choose from.
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Welcome to The Pen Company

We are an independent, family-run business aiming to provide our knowledge of writing instruments and associated products to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Our website is an ever evolving stationery shop and we appreciate your feedback.

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Free Engraving service

We offer a free engraving service. If you see our 'free laser engraving' symbol on a product, you have the opportunity to personalise the item with a bespoke name or message. Perfect for a gift, to add professional branding or simply to make sure nobody pinches your favourite pen.

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Sailor Pens
Sailor Pens

Revered by those in the know, The Sailor Pen Company produce some of the finest fountain pens available. Founded in Japan in 1911, Sailor have been producing high quality pens ever since.

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Diamine Inks
Diamine Inks

Established in 1864 Diamine continue to manufacture fountain pen inks in Liverpool UK. These high quality inks are available in 111 colours in bottles & also 25 colours in convenient international standard cartridges.

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Fountain Pens
Fountain Pens

Once the staple pen for all & now viewed more as luxury pens - they don't have to be - whilst we stock limited edition pens for collectors we also carry fountain pens suitable for everyday use and budgets.

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School Pens
School Pens

Learning to write is an essential life skill learnt in School and used for a lifetime.We stock a wide selection of pens and pencils suitable for novice writers forming their first letters to competent essayists sitting...

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Last Reviews
Excellent all round
By Peter.
Very pleased with the pen and superb service from the Pen company.
Review: Kaweco Liliput Capped Ballpoint Pen
Fab service!
By Vicky.
Super quick delivery, lovely engraving, great price and a fab product. Thank you :)
Review: Chrome Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen
Beautiful diary!
By Connie.
I buy paperblanks mini horizontal view yearly from The Pen Company. This design is gorgeous; it is alway delightful to have a different design each year. This design in reality is even more lovely than it looks on the image. Highly recommended & super helpful company too with speedy delivery & well...
Review: Mini Paperblanks Playful Creations 2024 Diary
Fisher chrome space pen bullet
By Simon m.
I owned one when I was like in my 20's and time has passed I'm now in my 50's I lost it. I love a good pen and own quite a few but something told me to look for this one again. I found the pen company to not only have plenty of choice but also a fantastic price and free engraving was a bonus. It was...
Review: Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen
Wonderful everything
By David R.
First, I have a few top shelf FPs, and shop the price before purchase.. I ordered the pen ~noon last Tuesday, and had it in my hands the very next day, Wednesday, @ 11 AM EST in metro Atlanta.
The pen? M1000-I already had the M800, and was disappointed @ it's lack of flex, nib size, and smalli...
Review: Black Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen - Extra Fine
Great delivery speed quality product
By M4tchb0X.
Love the Lamy Aion rollerball, nice grip and smooth feel. Balance wise it's perfect without the cap, cap is a bit heavy and I grip closer to the tip so FYI
Review: Dark Green Lamy Aion Ballpoint Pen
To replace my lost pens
By SMiddleton.
I love the Lamy Joy calligraphy pens and mine disappeared somewhere between Southampton and home! So I am replacing them.
Review: Lamy Joy Fountain Pen
Very Stylish and Sturdy
By Andy Neilsen .
This is a very nice roller pen that is super sturdy and heavy. I do have rather large hands and it makes the larger diameter of the pen more suitable to write. The ink flows smoothly and it looks very cool. As an architect, it matches well with my style and clients seem to enjoy watching me draw wit...
Review: Faber-Castell E-Motion Pure Black Rollerball Pen
Lovely pen.
By Patrick.
I fell in love with this pen upon seeing it here, and had to purchase one. Every bit as nice as it looks in the images. Cap is a bit heavy; still deciding if I enjoy writing posted or not. Using the wood for grip it’s more balanced when posting and I enjoy the feel of the flat wood surfaces. The f...
Review: Oak Faber-Castell Ondoro Wood Fountain Pen - Medium
Awesome Company
By Jim.
I ordered a Graf von Faber Castell Mechanical Pencil on a Friday from the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Honolulu Hawaii and received it on Tuesday, which is a day earlier than promised! The product came securely packaged and in a beautiful stylish pencil case holder. Thank you The Pen Company for e...
Review: Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Mechanical Pencil
More than 20 years a fantastic choice.
By Roger .
I have been a customer for over 20 years. I have a collection of at least 100 fountain pens. Diamine is my favourite. Family are almost with me, although they do spring a surprise present, at Xmas, of an unknown brand for "Try this!!" Perhaps only once, to protect their feelings. Are there more Dia...
Review: Diamine Bottled Shimmertastic Ink
Genuine nib, superb performance.
By Dr Daniel Mong.
Bought the Extra Fine variation of the GVFC Intuition nib from The Pen Company due to a lack of supply at the local Graf Von Faber-Castell stores in Malaysia. The buying experience from The Pen Company was smooth and their appointed FedEx shipping was great (didn't know that FedEx provides assistanc...
Review: Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Nib Unit - Extra Fine
Great Pen, Excellent Engraving, Memorable Gifts!
By Kedda.
Ordered three engraved Studio Ordered Studio Rollerball pens as graduation gifts. The pens are beautiful, the engraving crisp, shipping was quick and customer service excellent. I just ordered a Studio fountain pen for myself. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
Review: Imperial Blue Lamy Studio Rollerball Pen
Amazing value and service
By Priya .
I received the pen (purchased from a different company) as a gift many years ago. When the refill ran out I was unsure where to purchase more, until I stumbled upon the pen company whilst searching the Internet. I have been ordering my refills from them ever since. Great value and service. Once I ha...
Review: Pink Schmidt L 888 Safety Ceramic Rollerball Refill Refill Medium
Amazing nib
By AJ.
I got the Pelikan M800 IB nib. I combine it with Pelikan inks . It works amazingly well. This nibs are very wet and they benefit with the drier qualities of the Pelikan ink. It has amazing line variaron . It is broad but very useable . My favourite nib so far !
Review: Pelikan Souverän M800 Nib Unit - Italic
Real Class
By Don Cummings.
Have had for some time Nice size. Fantastic finish really shines. Use with broad refill Real smooth writer High Class
Review: Cross Bailey Ballpoint Pen
Tip top!
By Jan .
I’m so pleased to have found this site and even more pleased to have my lovely Lamy pen looking tip top again with a replacement button/top and for such a small outlay. 10/10 for this site, prompt delivery & price!
Review: Lamy st Tri Pen Button Spare Part
Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze
By Manuel Espinoza.
I received this pen in extra fine a couple of weeks ago from The Pen Company in the UK. Fast international delivery to USA. The pen nib is a true extra fine, line width 0.38 mm. solid pen construction, beautiful 18kt Gold nib with the bronze trim. It is a beautiful writer. I agree with Keon Tom comm...
Review: Lava and Bronze Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Fine
Fantastic
By Mike.
I was a little wary when placing the order as I hadn't heard of this company before, and the prices were almost "too good to be true". Well I am glad I did as I received the pen the next day and the engraving looks superb. Highly recommend and will definitely be buying from them again
Review: Chrome Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen
Absolutely beautiful, and beautifully made too...
By Slurryoffagrape.
Absolutely beautiful, and beautifully made too. Ok, so it's as simple a pen as they come, design-wise, but nothing is skimped and the fit, finish, and attention to detail are superb, it really is. I thought the 'rubber' O ring that holds the cap in place was nicked and split partway through. Luckily...
Review: Gold Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen
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