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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
Fantastic service
By Chris.
I have a much cherished Zoom 101 that had suffered a crack in the plastic nib holder. I had been looking for a replacement nib for a while, I was so glad when they came back in stock. Fast delivery and perfect quality. Thank you.
Review: Tombow Zoom 101 Nib Unit Spare Part
Ballpoint red/silver
By Wladimir Moreno.
Nice looking:)
Review: Sheaffer 100 Chrome Ballpoint Pen
Lovely pen!
By Toby.
1.1mm stub nib, Amber

Really lovely pen!!! The included adaptor was very easy to use and pen writes beautifully. It's a big pen but not over-large and feels great to use. Amber colour is gorgeous and a lovely object to behold.

I dithered about treating myself to this pen fo...
Review: Orange Nights Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Medium
Excellent
By Fez.
Very high quality pen which looks stunning and has the perfect weight to it. It comes in a suave matte black presentation box and writes very smoothly. To top it off the free laser engraving was spot on.
Review: Hugo Boss Icon Rollerball Pen
Glides on like a dream
By Dr Pallavi Nemane .
Got it as a gift in a b2b setup
Read about the refill online after figuring out the brand n the made in germany logo
There has been no looking back thence,its an edge over luxor A7,the other favourite pen !!
Review: Pink Schmidt L 888 Safety Ceramic Rollerball Refill Refill Medium
I just love it the weight is balanced and the nib is clear cut
By Fadi Balhawan.
Go this pen after a lot of research on the brand
It’s the most reliable pen I experienced
Review: Kaweco Brass Sport Ballpoint Pen
Best Parker style G2 refills ever
By Subham Bhattacharya .
This refill worked wonders and this has completely transformed one of my jotters. I collect jotter pens and have tried a lot of the refills available. These works best followed by Schneider slider 755 as a distant second. The quinkflow supplied with jotters comes way down.
Review: Black Schmidt P9000 Easyflow Rollerball Refill Refill Medium
Weighty and Smooth
By Brian M. .
I just ordered this pen as I ordered it’s sibling and have thoroughly enjoyed my writing experience. This pen is elegant yet professional in its appearance and commandingly confident in its weight. The medium nib on this pen writes extremely smooth, even more so than my far more expensive Sailor....
Review: Black Sheaffer 300 Fountain Pen with Gold Trim - Medium
Excellent service
By Mahmood.
The case is excellent as is dealing with the pen company thanks
Review: Lamy A31 Single Pen Case Pen Case
I love these
By Emma.
These are the best brush pens I’ve ever seen, they don’t dry up and the colours are really amazing! Would definitely buy again!
Review: 623 Purple Sage Tombow ABT Brush Pen Brush Pen
Very durable
By Ramel.
Have had this pencil for over 3 years and still going good. It’s a very nice pencil. Very comfortable to hold and is nice to hold.
Review: Staedtler Mars Micro Mechanical Pencil
Excellent value
By ChrisR.
The packaging was superb. The classy Conklin box was enclosed in a cardboard box cushioned with paper and immaculately taped. Many other vendors just plonk the pen in a padded envelope. The pen itself looks much more expensive than it is. The nib is an attractive two-colour with the iconic cresce...
Review: Orange Nights Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Medium
The best FP I’ve ever used
By John.
I received a new Pelikan M600, green striated & black with a broad nib one week after ordering it from the UK. It was superbly packaged and fills perfectly and writes beautifully; I never knew what writing buttery meant until I used this pen. The M600 is classy, exceptionally well made and is truly...
Review: Black-Green Pelikan Souverän 600 Fountain Pen - Broad
Marvellous quality
By David.
I own the Pernambuco for a decade now and have just added the Silver Sterling to the collection. I never felt more inclined to take out the pen to jot down something than with these tools. Such an amazing feeling. I am left-handed and it doesn't scratch or smear like I experience with others (medium...
Review: Sterling Silver Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Fountain Pen 18K Gold - Medium
Excellent pen, excellent service
By Marv.
A substantial, smooth writing pen at an attractive price. The 1000 is comparable to the Montblanc 149 in every respect. The Pelikan 1000 fine nib looks to be approximate to the Montblanc medium nib
Review: Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen
A wonderful waterproof ink
By Agnes Leung.
Great colour and quality ink.
Review: Sei-Boku Sailor Bottled Pigment Ink
Excellent!
By Linda A Jones.
I have bought Diamine ink from the Pen Company previously. This time I needed regular ink, but I wanted to try the Diamine Shimmer ink. The shimmer ink is stunning! I can use it for multiple projects, or just for writing, the inks are fabulous!
The service I have had from the Pen Company on th...
Review: Havasu Turquoise Diamine Bottled Fountain Pen Ink 80ml
Have been using these for 20 years
By Mikester MD.
Love these pens...
Great grip and tremendously writable when it hits my legal pad!
Review: Black Schneider Slider 755 Refill Refill Medium
Sailor pen
By Amrik Singh.
Amazing pen...has a 21 carat gold nib. One of the very few pens which has that nib. Very smooth flow and a pen which gives immense writing pleasure.
Review: Black Sailor Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pen - Medium
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How to write a love letter

Not only is February host to Valentine’s Day, but it’s also known as the month of love. What better time to write a love letter to someone you hold dear? Us humans have a preoccupation with the pursuit of love, and it’s easy to understand why. Firstly, on a basic level, it feels great to…

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The essential guide to barcoded postage stamps

While some may consider letter-writing an old-fashioned method of communication, postage stamps are set to go digital forever this summer. Royal Mail originally announced this significant change in February 2022, initially saying that old stamps must be used or exchanged for barcoded versions by 31 January 2023. Howeve...

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The best pencils for artists

You may have heard the proverb, “a bad workman blames his tools”, which suggests it is the workman who lacks skills. However, a talented artist could legitimately blame their tools for an unsatisfactory output if they had chosen them without due care and attention. In other words, it is worth spending some ...

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