Upgrading your standard pen to a luxury brand will change how you feel about pens as well as how you write with them. Most luxury pens are limited editions, custom-made by hand with the finest materials and the most sophisticated methods. The feel of the weight in your hand will improve your penmanship, making writing an experience instead of a chore.
Browse our luxury pen brands list for some inspiration for your next purchase!
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Brand Name | Country | Price | Available in: |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $25 - $5,000 | ||
United States | $50 - $7,000 | ||
Italy | $1,400 - $3,000 | ||
United States | $2,400 - $42,000 | ||
Italy | $700 - $1,300 | ||
Russia | $4,000 - $14,000 | ||
Italy | $55 - $23,000 | ||
Russia | $75 - $200 | ||
United States | $100 - $250 | ||
Germany | $375 - $3,000 | ||
Switzerland | $1,700 - $2,100 | ||
Switzerland | $50 - $3,000 | ||
France | $450 - $280,000 | ||
Switzerland | $140 - $205 | ||
Switzerland | $345 - $1,250 | ||
United States | $700 - $2,000 | ||
Germany | $90 - $925 | ||
Italy | $20 - $130 | ||
Belgium | $350 - $1,500 | ||
United States | $45 - $2,000 | ||
India | $50 - $650 | ||
England | $800 - $75,000 | ||
Australia | $350 - $6,000 | ||
United States | $1,600 - $42,000 | ||
Switzerland | $350 - $700 | ||
United States | $2,600 - $5,600 | ||
Italy | $100 - $3,000 | ||
Germany | $10 - $350 | ||
Italy | $350 - $2,300 | ||
England | $350 - $8,500 | ||
United States | $150 - $300 | ||
Italy | $200 - $38,000 | ||
United States | $5 - $700 | ||
United States | $100 - $375 | ||
United States | $250 - $4,000 | ||
Italy | $90 - $200 | ||
Germany | $75 - $6,000 | ||
Canada | $2,000 - $22,000 | ||
Germany | $65 - $300 | ||
England | $1,400 - $38,000 | ||
France | $50 - $175 | ||
United States | $75 - $245 | ||
Switzerland | $300 - $900 | ||
United States | $50 - $200 | ||
Germany | $20 - $400 | ||
United States | $300 - $8,500 | ||
Spain | $10,500 - $78,000 | ||
Taiwan | $40 - $950 | ||
Germany | $10 - $2,000 | ||
Italy | $135 - $700 | ||
United States | $150 - $275,000 | ||
England | $825 - $8,000 | ||
Maiora Pen Company | Italy | $295 - $1,000 | |
Italy | $175 - $42,000 | ||
Italy | $600 - $4,000 | ||
Germany | $225 - $9,000 | ||
Italy | $100 - $5,000 | ||
United States | $10 - $135 | ||
Japan | $650 - $14,500 | ||
Namiki (Pilot/Namiki) | Japan | $50 - $10,000 | |
Italy | $150 - $10,000 | ||
England | $375 - $6,500 | ||
Germany | $90 - $800 | ||
United States | $10 - $5,000 | ||
Switzerland | $1,350 - $4,000 | ||
Germany | $15 - $1500 | ||
Japan | $5 - $1,000 | ||
Italy | $100 - $650 | ||
Japan | $6 - $750 | ||
Germany | $200 - $3,250 | ||
France | $70 - $250 | ||
United States | $20 - $650 | ||
United States | $795 - $3,400 | ||
France | $50 - $8,500 | ||
Japan | $10 - $5,000 | ||
France | $115 - $235 | ||
Italy | $65 - $700 | ||
United States | $10 - $100 | ||
Germany | $5 - $2,700 | ||
Italy | $60 - $795 | ||
United States | $50 - $4,500 | ||
England | $195 - $325 | ||
Switzerland | $200 - $1,000 | ||
United States | $65 - $300 | ||
Italy | $110 - $1,000 | ||
Japan | $5 - $250 | ||
Italy | $500 - $15,000 | ||
France | $50 - $550 | ||
Italy | $120 - $50,000 | ||
United States | $300 - $875 | ||
Germany | $130 - $850 | ||
United States | $20 - $370 | ||
United States | $25 - $2,500 | ||
United States | $400 - $2,050 | ||
Switzerland | $80 - $400 | ||
United States | $10 - $795 | ||
England | $290 - $1,160 | ||
Taiwan | $75 - $180 |
*Prices are subject to change.
A.T. Cross
- American company founded in 1846
- Owner of luxury pen manufacturer Sheaffer Pen Company
- Pens range in decoration and style: classic models or modern pop-culture designs
- Slim barrel options available
- Presidential endorsement: many U.S. Presidents have used A.T. Cross pens as their writing instrument
- Certain pens can be personalized and engraved
- Materials: gold, silver, gold plated, rhodium-plated, lacquer (variety of colors)
- Nibs: gold, stainless steel, gold-plated, rhodium-plated
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE A.T. CROSS COLLECTIONS:
- Cross Century
- Cross Botanica
- Cross ATX
- Cross Prelude
ACME Studio
- Founded in 1985 by Adrian Olabuenaga and his wife, Lesley Bailey
- Began with jewelry - first release were brooches for the limited edition “Melrose Emblematic” collection
- “Writing Tools” collection was released in 1996, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Michael Graves, and Piet Mondrian.
- Products include watches, accessories, jewelry, and leather goods
- Materials: lacquer, brass
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE ACME STUDIO COLLECTIONS:
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Beatles
- Jimi Hendrix
- Buzz Aldrin
Ancora
- In 1897, founder Giuseppe Zanini was gifted a pen from a relative returning from America
- An inquisitive Zanini was taken by the mechanics of the pen and began creating his own
- Ancora Pen Company founded in 1919
- Company prefers to make their own nibs, using 18k gold
- Limited editions honoring Jules Verne, Peter the Great, and Charles the Great
- Materials: acrylic resin, mother-of-pearl, silver, brass
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE ANCORA COLLECTIONS:
- Amalfi
- Capri
- Classic
- Currency
- Maxima Colour
- Perla
AP Limited Editions
- Founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, California by Anju Poddar
- Poddar is a pen and art collector
- Collections use Japanese Maki-e, Russian lacquer, Urushi, and Chinkin lacquer art
- Tree of Life Pen won “Pen of the Year” award in 2016
- Materials: resin
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE AP LIMITED EDITIONS COLLECTIONS:
- Heritage Art Collection: The Connoisseur, The Writer, The Apprentice (available in a variety of finishes)
Armando Simoni Club
- Armando Simoni founded OMAS company
- Emmanuel Caltagirone from France purchased assets of bankrupt OMAS brand, including their famous celluloids
- Caltagirone’s father worked at Waterman as well as head of development for Cartier, then started his own company, Sermec
- Emmanuel took over Sermec company in 1998
- Introduced first model in 2017
- Materials: celluloid
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold, 14k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE ARMANDO SIMONI CLUB COLLECTIONS:
- Bologna Extra Arco
- Ogiva
Artus
- Established in 1993 in central Russia
- Combines Russian painting and Japanese maki-e art
- Collaborated with Ancora, Aurora, and Sailor for pens
- Started making their own pens in 2010
- Materials: lacquer, ebonite, urushi
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE ARTUS COLLECTIONS:
- The Seasons of the Year - Winter by Rafael
- The Rattlesnake
- The Northern Lights - Polar Bear and Seagull
Aurora
- Established in Turin, Italy in 1919 by a textile merchant
- Currently about 60 employees work in the original factory
- Products available in boutiques and over 200 specialty shops around the world
- Creates fine leather goods, clocks, and paper as well
- Aurora Diamante fountain pen priced at $1.46 million
- Materials: resin, lacquer, 18k solid gold
- Nibs: 18k gold, 14k gold, stainless steel
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE AURORA COLLECTIONS:
- Alpha
- Everyday
- Prestige
- Young
BENU
- Resin for each pen is prepared separately
- Handmade in Moscow, Russia
- JoWo or Bock stainless steel nibs, depending on chosen pen model
- Materials: resin
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE BENU COLLECTIONS:
- Briolette
- Chameleon
- Minima
- Parrot
- Supreme
Bexley
- Founded in 1993 by a group of vintage pen enthusiasts
- Focus on designs from the Golden Age of Fountain Pens (early 1900s)
- Includes materials and processes reminiscent of older model pens (ebonite - hardened rubber, filigree)
- Manufactured in Columbus, Ohio
- Materials: ebonite, celluloid
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE BEXLEY COLLECTIONS:
- Demeter
- Patriarch
- Pocket Pro
- Poseidon Magnum II
- Prometheus
- Stalwart
Bossert & Erhard
- Founded in 1919 by businessman Christian Bossert and technician August Erhard
- Every pen features at least one guilloch variant
- All pens are exclusive or limited editions
- Precious metals such as solid 925 sterling silver and 18k gold are used for fountain pens
- Materials: sterling silver, lacquer
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE BOSSERT & ERHARD COLLECTIONS:
- Feelings
- Nature
- Nautic
- Universe
- Wall Street
Breguet
- Founded in 1775 in Paris, France by Abraham-Louis Breguet
- Breguet invented the world’s first self-winding watch
- One of the oldest surviving watchmaking brands
- Brand of the Swatch Group since 1999
- Materials: silver, resin
- Nibs: 18k gold
Caran d’Ache
- Originally established as a pencil distributor in 1915
- Use the finest engraving and craftsmanship methods, including the ancient art of Chinese lacquering
- Slim models available for those with small hands or who like a slender writing utensil
- Offers personalized engraving and gift wrapping options
- Created the first “water-soluble” colored pencil in 1931
- Fountain pen manufacturer since 1970
- Released one of the most expensive pens in the world in 2010: the 1010 Diamonds Limited Edition Fountain Pen
- Materials: stainless steel, leather, lacquer, wood, carbon, ceramic, palladium-coated, gold-plated, silver-plated
- Nibs: stainless-steel, gold-plated, gold, rhodium-coated, PVD-coated
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CARAN D'ACHE COLLECTIONS:
- Limited Collection of pens inspired by Marvel Universe
- Peter Marino Collection
- Léman Collection
- Ecridor Collection
Cartier
- Société Cartier was founded in Paris, France in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier
- First wristwatch was created after Cartier’s aviator friend expressed how unreliable and impractical pocket watches were while flying
- Family run until 1972 when Cartier Paris was taken over by investors
- Basis in jewelry and watches, but has since expanded to writing instruments, leather goods, and fragrances
- More than 200 stores in 125 countries
- Materials: lacquer, leather, mother-of-pearl, gold, silver
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CARTIER COLLECTIONS:
- Diabolo de Cartier
- Roadster
- Santos De Cartier
- Santos-Dumont
Charriol
- Founded in 1983 by entrepreneur Philippe Charriol
- Creates watches, jewelry, fragrances, eyewear, and leather goods
- Products often include a twisted steel cable in reference to the art of the Celts
- Materials: steel, lacquer
Chopard
- Company founded in 1860 by watchmaker Louis -Ulysse Chopard
- Chopard's sons had no interest in the business, so the company was sold to watchmaker Karl Scheufele III in 1963
- One of the last family-run watchmaking and jewelry companies
- Materials: resin
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
Classic Pens / Limited by Lambrou
- Started in 1987 by Andreas Lambrou and Keith G. Brown
- Collections are made of flagship models of international pen manufacturers, customized and coated in sterling silver
- Classic Pens CP collection of limited editions was launched in 1990 with the Sheaffer and Murelli
- Subsidiary Classic Pens Incorporated was formed in 1998 in Los Angeles, California
- Guilloche engravings
- Materials: sterling silver
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CLASSIC PENS COLLECTIONS:
- Celebration Pens: Vintage & Modern
- Goethe Pens: Marguerite & Charlotte
- Ocean Pens: Pacific & Atlantic
Cleo Skribent
- After World War II, founders began manufacturing in backyard garage in East Germany
- First collection was named “Cleopatra” then second collection of pens was called “Skribent”, thus combining to create the company name
- All pens manufactured completely in Germany
- Materials: brass, wood, sterling silver, resin
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold, 14k gold
Columbus Pens
- Brothers Eugenio and Alfredo Verga formed a partnership in 1918
- Eugenio chose "Columbus" as the company name, while Alfredo chose his own name. They decided on Alfredo Verga dei Fratelli Verga.
- Partnership dissolved in 1927 after poor sales
- Eugenio continued, patenting the lever filling and reverse syringe filling systems
- In 1992, the brand was sold to Santara
- Materials: silver, lacquer, chromium
- Fountain pen nibs: 14k gold
Conid
- Based in Antwerp, Belgium
- All Bock nibs tuned and grinded to personal preference
- Bulkfiller pens can hold up to 6ml of ink
- Pens are customizable: choose your model, nib material, engraving, and grinding
- Materials: acrylic, carbon fiber
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, titanium, 14k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CONID COLLECTIONS:
- Minimalistica
- Monarch
- Slimline
- The Gentlemen’s Pen
Conklin
- Founder Roy Conklin patented the first self-filling pen in 1897
- Company was established in 1898
- Mark Twain was an official spokesperson
- Patented spring-loaded rocker clip in 1916
- During Great Depression launched the affordable All American collection
- Materials: resin, acrylic, lacquer, carbon fiber
- Nibs: stainless steel, 14k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CONKLIN COLLECTIONS:
- All American Collection
- Crescent Filler Collection
- Demo Limited Edition
- Duraflex Limited Edition
- Duragraph Collection
- Herringbone Collection
Constellations88
- From Mumbai, India
- All pens made of resin sourced from Italy
- Hand painted writing instruments, including custom requests
- About 40 to 60 hours of artwork are put into each pen
- All nibs are German Bock
- Only 88 limited edition pieces created for each series
- Materials: resin
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, 14k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CONSTELLATIONS88 COLLECTIONS:
- Elements
- FengShui Series
- Tribute to the Sands
- Vedisha Series
Conway Stewart
- Founded in 1905 by Frank Jarvis and Thomas Gardner, who left the De La Rue Company
- Conway Stewart name came from a popular music hall act
- In 1975, company stopped production after decreased profits
- Revived in 1990s, but was closed in August of 2014
- Remaining stock, blanks, and nibs were purchased by Bespoke British Pens
- Caltagirone Emmanuel registered the trademark Conway Stewart for the USA in November 2014
- Materials: sterling silver, resin, hard rubber
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CONWAY STEWART COLLECTIONS:
- Chatsworth
- Elite Gold
- Great Exhibition
- Wembley
Curtis Australia
- Company started by master jeweler Glenn Curtis
- All items are hand-crafted
- Also produces luxury jewelry and watches
- Often references nature in his designs
- “Wildlife Warriors” pen to support the late Steve Irwin’s charity
- Winner of the Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” and Pen World’s “Metal Mastery” Award
- Materials: sterling silver, golden bronze, gold
- Fountain pen nibs: 14k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE CURTIS AUSTRALIA COLLECTIONS:
- Komo Diamond
- Musical Tribute
- Streamline
- Spirit USA - Army, Marines
- Thoroughbred
Danitrio
- Bernard Lyn is the CEO of Danitrio
- Lyn’s headquarters are Newport Beach, California
- Uses 100% Japanese ebonite for barrel (except Kaijin Collection which is mother-of-pearl with ebonite)
- Team of Maki-e artists with years of experience and training
- Materials: ebonite
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE DANITRIO COLLECTIONS:
- Densho
- Grand Trio
- Kama-nuri
- Kawari-nuri
- Kyokuchi
- Mikado
Davidoff
- Founder Zino Davidoff ran a tobacco shop in Geneva from 1936 - 1994
- He began his company with cigar production
- Expanded into leather goods, watches, perfumes, accessories, coffee, and cognac
- Materials: brass, lacquer
David Oscarson
- Began creating fountain pens in 2000
- Four collections have received the Robb Report’s Best of the Best award
- Jacques deMolay collection received Robb Report’s Reader’s Choice Award
- Uses hand-rendered (not stamped) guilloche and enamel, traditional in watchmaking
- Materials: enamel
- Nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE DAVID OSCARSON COLLECTIONS:
- Russian Imperial
- Koi
- Sagrada Familia
- American Art Deco
- Harlequin
- Consider the Lilies
Delta
- Founded in Italy in 1982
- Owns Markiaro brand of fine luxury pens and leather products
- Each pen hand-made by the best craftsman and artisans in the world
- Delta manufacturers produce all of the accessories/parts of their pens
- Distributed to select stores for purchase
- Collections inspired by historical figures, cultures of indigenous peoples, and geographical locations
- Revolutionized nib-making with its 18k gold Fusion nib (steel alloy nib coated with 18k gold). The gold plating heats the steel underneath, thinning the ink as it reaches the tip, allowing a smoother writing experience.
- Materials: wood, resin, gold, rhodium, aluminum, gold-plated
- Nibs: 14k gold, 18k gold fusion nib, steel
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE DELTA COLLECTIONS:
- Capri
- Dolcevita
- Hippocratica Civitas
- Nefertiti
- Tutankhamon
- Musei Vaticani
- Prestige
- SeaWood
- Serena
Diplomat
- Founded in Germany in 1922
- Test their pens before release to fine-tune any manufacturing issues
- Prefer metal to plastics and other materials to make a durable, lasting pen
- Use standard and traditional styling and construction methods
- Materials: metals, polished chrome, aluminum, lacquer
- Nibs: stainless steel and 14K gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE DIPLOMAT COLLECTIONS:
- Excellence A Plus
- Aero
- Optimist
- Esteem
- Skyline Chrome
- Spacetec
- Magnum
D-Parmy
- Established in 2012 by Damiano Parmiggiani
- His love for wood and inlay lead to an interest in creating fountain pens
- Inlay is a decoration using small pieces of different colored wood
- Except for nibs, all wooden and metallic parts are made in-house
- Inlay continues to be a part of current pen collections
- Materials: wood
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE D-PARMY COLLECTIONS:
- La Première
- Puà
- Verde
- Wengé
- Limited Editions: Roma, Lincoln, Shakespeare
dunhill / Alfred Dunhill Ltd.
- Founded in 1893 as a saddlery business; expanded to automobile accessories
- Branched out from automotive wear to luxury goods
- Now offers a complete line of men’s luxury clothing and goods
- Many of his goods/accessories have been featured in the James Bond films
- Owned by the Swiss luxury goods company Richemont, which also owns Cartier, Montblanc, and Van Cleef & Arpels
- Materials: brass, aluminum, resin, rose gold, lapis lazuli, silver, mother of pearl, palladium, lacquer, gold-plating
Edison Pen Company
- Brian and Andrea Gray started the company in 2007
- Handmade in Milan, Ohio
- Most pens are limited edition, some made to order
- Materials: resin
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE EDISON PEN COMPANY COLLECTIONS:
- Beaumont
- Collier
- Nouveau Premiere
- Pearlette
Ferrari da Varese
- Mario Ferrari began company in Varese, Italy
- Began selling pens and pen parts around the world
- Production is partly in Germany
- Italian craftsmen hand-engrave pens
- Materials: aluminum, sterling silver, acrylic
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
Fisher Space Pens
- A line of zero-gravity pens released in 1967; accompanied the 1968 Apollo 7 mission
- Every pen is hand-made for a shelf-life three times longer than any other pen
- Customized engraving
- Can write in a variety of environments and conditions: gravity, zero-gravity, in water, over greasy surfaces, extreme hot or cold temperatures, at any angle
- Pressurized ink cartridges that work in outer space do not leak in gravity environments
- Good if you like to jot down ideas or journals in bed
- Materials: brass, chrome-plating, nickel-plating, aluminum, rubber-coating, matte-finish
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE FISHER SPACE PEN COLLECTIONS:
Fisher employs themes, instead of collections.
- AG7 (Original Astronaut Pen)
- Bullet
- Outdoor Enthusiast
- Luxury Pens
- Limited-Edition Astronaut Series (features the engraved signatures of the most famous astronauts in the world)
Franklin Christoph
- Franklin family began manufacturing ceramics in Marietta, Georgia in 1901
- Stopped producing ceramics in 1998 and shifted to making watches and accessories
- Began making fountain pens in 2001
- Models and colors rotate through production; inventory constantly changes
- Typically 50 - 100 pens are made at a time
- Materials: metal and resin
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE FRANKLIN CHRISTOPH COLLECTIONS:
- Model 19 “1901”
- Model 20 Marietta
- Model 25 Eclipse
- Model 31 Omnis
- Model 40 Panther
Gisi Pens
- Independent pen maker Brian Gisi
- Each is handcrafted, one-of-a-kind
- Springs and screws individually made by hand
- Uses German made nibs
- Materials: wood, shells, metal
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, 14k gold, 18k gold
Giuliano Mazzuoli
- Pens are sold as part of 3.6.5. sub-brand
- Most writing instruments are interchangeable (fountain pen to ballpoint)
- All pens made in Chianti region of Italy
- Produces wrist watches and pencils as well
- Has a collaborative line with Ducati
- Materials: aluminum
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel
Graf von Faber-Castell
- Luxury pen brand of Faber-Castell (founded in 1761 as a pencil manufacturer)
- One of the oldest companies devoted to manufacturing writing utensils
- Developed the first name-brand pen
- Slim and pocket-sized models
- Winner of the German Design Award 2018
- Materials: Silver, platinum, palladium-plated, wood, resin, ebony, matte-surface, and other high-end materials
- Nib: 18k gold, rhodium-plated, iridium-tip, crafted by hand
OUR PICK
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE GRAF VON FABER-CASTELL COLLECTIONS:
- Classic
- Guilloche
- Intuition
- Pen of the Year
Grayson Tighe
- Founded in 2000 by Grayson Tighe
- At 18, he’s was youngest professional pen designer and maker in the world
- Taught by his father, knife designer and maker Brian Tighe
- Grayson is an exclusive pen maker for Blancpain, a Swiss timepiece company
- Each pen is made and assembled by hand
- Materials: carbon fiber, titanium, sterling silver, gold
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE GRAYSON TIGHE COLLECTIONS:
- Blue Line
- Gibeon Meteorite
- Odin’s Eye
- Phoenix
HUGO BOSS Pens
- Worldwide distribution of BOSS fine writing instruments through the HUGO BOSS line
- All pens center around the recognizable black and chrome style
- Certain collections cater to each gender (pens for men and women)
- Available in smooth, textured, and tapered barrels
- Materials: lacquer (variety of colors and textures), chrome-plated, matte-finish, plated brass, gunmetal plating, faux leather, gold-plating,
- Nibs: stainless-steel
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE HUGO BOSS COLLECTIONS:
- Hugo Boss Pen Set with structured stripe black-lacquer barrel (with ballpoint and rollerball pens)
- Hugo Boss Black A5 Notepad and Chrome-plated Ballpoint pen set
- Hugo Boss A5 Notebook and Ballpoint Pen Gift Set in Light Grey Textured Faux Leather
Jack Row
- At a young age, Jack had an interest in art, design, and technology
- Architect Collection debuted at Harrods in November 2011
- Robb Report “Best of the Best” winner in 2012
- Has presented silver pens to Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall
- Jack is a full Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths in 2016
- Materials: sterling silver, gold
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
Jean Pierre Lépine
- Located in Upper Jura, France
- In business for 5 generations
- Hand-crafted pens
- Manufactures knives, watches, and glasses
- Materials: acetate, wood, plexiglass, brass
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE JEAN PIERRE LÉPINE COLLECTIONS:
- Adiago
- Freeride
- Indigo
- San Marco
- Zagadoff
Jorg Gray
- In 1998, established as a watch line by Logomark, Inc.
- Based in Tustin, California
- Products originated as promotional items, becoming retail-only in 2009
- President Barack Obama was gifted a JC6500 watch by the U.S. Secret Service
- Materials: lacquer, brass, hand-placed Swarovski crystals
Jorg Hysek
- Founded company in 1997
- Began in watch design
- Later designed and manufactured writing instruments
- Brand name for pens was “Jorg Hysek” without the umlaut (two dots above letter o)
- Materials: sterling silver, carbon fiber, lacquer, gold
- Fountain pen nibs: 14k gold, 18k gold
Karas Kustoms
- Founded by Bill Karas (pronounced “care-us”)
- Hand-crafted products
- All manufacturing done in-house in Mesa, Arizona
- Materials: aluminum, brass, copper
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, 14k gold
Kaweco Pens
- Established in 1883 in Heidelberg, Germany
- Pens come in several shapes and sizes; offers pens with short, thick barrels
- Maintain the highest-quality standards during production
- Used worldwide as writing utensils in classrooms before the mass availability of the ballpoint pen
- One of the earliest pen manufacturers to make their pens with metal
- Every pen is customizable
- Materials: aluminum, brass, silver, gold, celluloid, hard rubber, resin, plastic, stainless steel
- Nibs: steel, 14k gold, rhodium-plated
Krone
- President and owner Robert Kronenberge is a collector of vintage pens and historical manuscripts
- Headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, however pens are handcrafted in Italy
- Primarily limited editions
- Three tiers of pens: Tier 1 (limited edition), Tier 2 (precious metals), and Tier 3 (fashion)
- Authenticated strands of Abraham Lincoln’s hair were obtained to create DNA, which was then embedded in an amethyst a the limited edition pen
- Also owns Think Pens Company
- Materials: resin, celluloid, sterling silver
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE KRONE COLLECTIONS:
- Historical Limited Editions: Abraham Lincoln, Apollo 11, Mount Everest, Tutankhamen, Sherlock Holmes
- Precious Metals: Bold, Kronology, Scribe, Stingray
- Fashion: Aldabra, Continuum, Fusion, Helios
Kynsey
- Founded in 2004 by Antonio Sánchez
- Sánchez began repairing and selling pens in Spain at 15 years old
- Company name from 17th Century Japanese Engraver, Kynsey
- Uses Maki-e art techniques
- Pens signed by artists
- Materials: lacquer, resin
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE KYNSEY COLLECTIONS:
- Karako Granate
- Maki-e Imperial Raden
- Sakura
- Snow White
Laban
- Founded in 1981 by brothers John and Charles Hu
- In 2004, the limited edition Dragon Pen was awarded Best Writing Instrument by Lewis & Clark, Royal Academy of Arts in the UK
- Through partnership with Musei del Vaticano, became honorary signature pen of Pope Benedict XVI
- Every instrument arrives in a gift box with handbook and warranty certificate
- Laban also makes cuff links, letter openers, key chains, and pen cases
- Materials: stainless steel, resin, sterling silver, wood
- Nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE LABAN COLLECTIONS:
- Totality & Helix
- Dragon
- Vinifera
- Don Quixote
- Neptune
- Maya Canaan
- Macerata
- Eternity
LAMY
- Opened in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1930, by Josef Lamy, a Parker Pen Company employee
- Same family still owns the business
- Produces the only retractable fountain pen complete with retractable clip
- Consistently honored with more design awards than other pen manufacturers
- Models range from economical to luxury
- First to use synthetic plastic in their pens
- Materials: stainless steel, chrome, porcelain, PVD, gold, platinum, titanium
- Nibs: stainless steel alloy, 14k gold, platinum-coated
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE LAMY COLLECTIONS:
- LAMY Scribble
- LAMY abc (specifically designed for children’s handwriting lessons)
- LAMY 2000
Leonardo Officina Italiana
- Founder Salvatore Matrone is the son of Ciro Matrone - a founder of Delta Pens
- Craftsmen have over 45 years of experience
- Hand turned resin or celluloid
- Lifetime guarantee
- Materials: resin, celluloid, wood, bronze
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel nib, 14k gold
Loiminchay
- Founded by Patrick Chu
- Located in Flushing, New York
- “Loimin” means delightful, understanding and “Chay” means artelier, group
- Limited edition pens, most only with 18 models
- Materials: jade, resin
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold, stainless steel
MacKinnon
- David MacKinnon spent many years working for various pen companies
- First limited edition, Honeycomb, released in 2006
- Maverick collection is a collaboration between MacKinnon and architect Mark Mitchell
- Materials: sterling silver, gold
- Fountain pen nibs: 14k gold
Maiora Pen Company
- Founded in January 2018 by Nino Marino
- Aurora company sold and distributed some Nettuno designs, however Maiora now makes the Nettuno 1911
- Nettuno 1911 pen was originally made by Nettuno, one of the first Italian companies to produce fountain pens
- Materials: resin
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel
Marlen
- Founded in 1983 by Mario and Antonio Esposito
- Located in Sant’Arpino, north of Naples
- Pens entirely made in Italy
- Handmade limited editions
- Materials: resin, gold, sterling silver
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel, 18k gold
Michel Perchin
- Company named for Mikhail Perikhin, who lead a Faberge workshop from 1885 - 1903
- Self-taught goldsmith, created Imperial Easter Eggs
- Pen company was owned by company called Renaissance; has since shut down
- Hand-crafted guilloche
- German nibs
- Draws inspiration from ancient art, architecture, culture, and jewelry
- Materials: sterling silver, gold, platinum
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
Montblanc
- Established in 1906 ; name changed to Montblanc in 1910 based on a popular model
- Instantly recognizable snow cap logo (originated in 1913)
- Meisterstück has been in production for almost 100 years
- Owned by Swiss luxury goods conglomerate Richemont (Alfred Dunhill Ltd., Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels)
- Actor Hugh Jackman is the Global Ambassador for the brand
- Some models are engravable
- Several ink colors and refill choices available
- Every model has “Made in Germany” or “Pix” engraved under the clip, and the barrel shines with a reddish hue under light; any pen that doesn’t have these characteristics is a reproduction or a fake
- Materials: precious stones, diamonds, gold, mother of pearl, aged resin, platinum coating
- Nibs: 14K gold, 14K bicolor, 18k gold, rhodium finish, rhodium inlay, 18k red gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE MONTBLANC COLLECTIONS:
- Meisterstück
- StarWalker
- Heritage Collection
- Ladies’ Collection
- Bohème
- Writers Edition
Montegrappa
- Began production in 1912 under a different brand, ELMO; still continues production in the same location
- High-quality design with the best materials
- Owns Tibaldi brand
- Famous among the elite: heads of state, wealthy, and celebrities
- Ernest Hemingway used a Montegrappa pen during his military service in World War I
- Actor Sylvester Stallone is the representative for the brand due to his love for the pens; he also has his own designs released through Montegrappa
- Materials: celluloid, steel, resin
- Nibs: gold, stainless steel
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE MONTEGRAPPA COLLECTIONS:
- Fortuna
- Heartwood
- Game of Thrones
- Happiness (Felicita)
- Ducale Murano
- Caduceus
Monteverde
- Founded in 1978
- Division of Yafa Pen Company
- Quality, affordable, and colorful inks
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Materials: resin, carbon fiber, celluloid
- Fountain pen nibs: stainless steel
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE MONTEVERDE COLLECTIONS:
- Invincia
- Jewelria
- Mountains of the World
- Regatta
Nakaya
- Founded July 1997
- Each craftsman is retired from Platinum Pen Company
- Platinum’s original name was “Nakaya”
- Prides themselves on handcrafted and personalized design
- Materials: ebonite, sterling silver
- Fountain pen nibs: 14k gold, stainless steel
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE NAKAYA COLLECTIONS:
- Regular Editions: Portable, Piccolo, Briar
- Special Edition: Maki-e, Sumiko, Art Model, Chinkin, Sterling Silver
Namiki
- The Namiki brand of the Pilot/Namiki merger, releases the company fine writing instruments
- Uses Maki-e, the fine art of Japanese lacquering, that requires many years of preparation
- Designs have deeper meaning to resemble good luck and fortune
- Lacquer coating makes pen durable, comfortable, and beautiful
- Produce their own tips and nibs for the best quality
- Materials: Japanese lacquer, gold, silver, abalone shell, gold accents
- Nibs: 18k gold
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WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE NAMIKI COLLECTIONS:
- Emperor Collection
- Yukari Royale Collection
- Chinkin
- Nippon Art
- Urushi
OMAS
- Stands for Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni
- Founded in 1925 by Armando Simoni
- Doctor’s Pen model had a small, built-in thermometer
- Double nibbed Itala pen could be both a hard writer or flexible, depending on position
- French company LVMH took over OMAS in 2000
- In 2011, Chinese company O-Luxe purchased the company, then closed in 2015
- As of June 2018, Ancora pen company took over OMAS and will resume production
- Produced writing instruments and ink
- Materials: cotton resin, oak, gold
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
Onoto
- In 1905, mechanical engineer George Sweetser approached Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited with his patented self-filling safety fountain pen
- De La Rue known for quality printing, including bank notes and postage stamps
- Onoto name was chosen because it was easy to remember and pronounce
- Ceased production in 1958
- Centenary Pen relaunched company in 2004
- Materials: acrylic, enamel, sterling silver
- Fountain pen nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE ONOTO COLLECTIONS:
- The British Museum Range
- The Charles Dickens Range
- The Magna Classic Range
- The Shakespeare Range
Otto Hutt
- Founded in 1920 in Pforzheim, Germany
- Known as the “golden city” with a history in jewelry, watches, and goods made of gold and silver
- Exports about 80% of the jewelry from Germany
- Company started by Karl Hutt, then run by his son, Otto
- Celebrating the 250th anniversary of city of Pforzheim, a limited edition “Gold Piece” was released
- Unique 6-digit number on each pen model
- Materials: lacquer, sterling silver, aluminum, brass
- Nibs: 18k gold
WATCH FOR OUR FAVORITE OTTO HUTT COLLECTIONS:
- Design 01
- Design 02
- Design 04
- Design 05
- Design 06
- Design 07
Parker
- In 1888 George Safford Parker establishes the Parker Pen Company in Janesville, Wisconsin
- Slip-on outer pen cap patented in 1898
- Following demand for larger fountain pens, the Black Giant is released in 1905
- The Parker Duofold (known as ‘Big Red’) released in 1921
- The Parker 51 is the most widely used fountain pen model, with over $400 million in sales in 30-year history
- In 1954, the Parker Jotter ballpoint was launched and was JFK’s pen of choice
- The Parker factory in East Sussex, England was closed in 2011 and production now occurs in France
- Materials: lacquer, stainless steel, rubber, acrylic
- Nibs: stainless steel, 18k gold with rhodium finish or ruthenium finish