Fancy Fountain Pens for Keen Calligraphers

By Charlie Colville

2 years ago

Glide across the page with these fountain finds


With many of us spending more time at home than ever, the home office is sure to be bustling with some beautiful stationery finds. But nothing is quite complete without a good pen. Whether you’re an avid collector or just exploring, these are some of the fanciest fountain pens on the market right now.

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The Best Fountain Pens For 2023

S.T. Dupont

Liberté Fountain Pen, £660

harrods.com

Dupont has a super high historical profile client list – from Audrey Hepburn to Queen Elizabeth II – meaning you can expect only the highest quality products.

Black and pink fountain pen

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Pineider

Mystery Filler Russian Pen, ÂŁ698

selfridges.com

Delivered in a beautiful display case, this Pineider pen shows you all the inner workings of your writing tool as you use it.

Fountain pen in case

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Cross

Bailey Light Polished Green Resin and Gold Tone Pen, ÂŁ30

cross.com

A lightweight version of the classic Cross fountain pen, the Bailey would make an excellent addition to your stationery kit.

Green pen

Montegrappa

Elmo Ambiente Pen, ÂŁ335

harrods.com

Montegrappa has been revered for its expertly crafted pens for over a century – the Elmo Ambiente fountain model, crafted in a beautiful shade of blue, is an updated version of a 1920s classic.

Blue fountain pen

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Graf von Faber-Castell

Graf von Faber-Castell x Bentley Ebony Medium Fountain Pen, ÂŁ1,210

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In a collaboration with Bentley, Graf von Faber-Castell has created a pen that celebrates craftsmanship, quality materials and understated luxury.

Fountain pen with white case

Montblanc

MeisterstĂĽck Solitaire Calligraphy Gold Leaf Pen, ÂŁ1,715

montblanc.com

Inspired by the intersections of art and writing, Montblanc’s calligraphy pen comes in variations of black and gold.

Gold and black pen

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Tibaldi

N°60 Palladium-Trim and Resin Fountain Pen, £140

selfridges.com

Renowned for its beautiful writing tools, Tibaldi is no stranger to crafting exquisite fountain pens with unique designs.

Green fountain pen

Sabina Savage

The Artist’s Pen, ÂŁ4,250

sabinasavage.com

This limited edition pen from Sabina Savage is decorated with hand-drawn illustrations depicting Sabina’s celebrated design, The Royal Striped Horses, inspired by the Royal Menagerie housed at The Tower of London from 1200 to the early 1800s. Find out more about the pen here.

Pen with zebra illustration

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Farrar & Tanner

Ystudio Travel Pen, ÂŁ190

farrar-tanner.co.uk

This rose gold fountain pen features a strap and black maple carry case so you can keep it safely with you wherever you go.


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