The Pen Shop

The Pen Shop: luxury writing instruments since 1946

The Pen Shop is a family business based in Batley (United Kingdom) dedicated to the sale of fine writing instruments, refills and gift items. Its origins date back to 1858, when T & G Allan was established as a stationer and bookseller in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In 1946 it opened the first specialist writing instrument shop in the United Kingdom, and today the company operates mainly through its website, maintaining an eight-decade track record in the sector.

Writing catalogue and brands distributed

The shop offers fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerballs, mechanical pencils, writing sets and refills (inks, ballpoint, rollerball and pencil refills). It works with brands such as Montblanc, Cross, Parker, Sheaffer, Caran d'Ache, S.T. Dupont, Waterman, Lamy, Montegrappa, Graf von Faber-Castell, Hugo Boss, Fisher, Diplomat and Rodd & Gunn. It presents itself as an authorised stockist of Montblanc, Caran d'Ache, S.T. Dupont and Montegrappa, as well as the premium brands Cross, Parker, Waterman and Lamy.

Personalised engraving and corporate gifts

The laser engraving service allows pens and other items to be personalised with names or logos. The company offers bespoke corporate packages for corporate gifts, with the option of name or logo engraving. It also has a gift section organised by occasion or recipient (for her, for him, graduation, students, calligraphy, weddings, limited editions, stationery) and by price range.

Beyond pens: leather goods, lighters and luggage

In addition to writing instruments, the catalogue includes leather wallets (Hugo Boss, S.T. Dupont, Rodd & Gunn), leather pen pouches (Montblanc, Caran d'Ache, Diplomat), leather bags and backpacks (Graf von Faber-Castell, Rodd & Gunn, S.T. Dupont), luxury lighters (S.T. Dupont Ligne 2, Le Grand, Biggy, Slimmy, Twiggy, Slim7), cigar cutters and Travelite luggage (carry-on and check-in, in small, medium and large sizes).

Service commitments

The company offers free next-day delivery, 60-day no-quibble returns, gift wrapping and a price match promise against major retailers, pen specialists or authorised stockists. It defines itself as an independent, eco-conscious, family-run business, with more than 30,000 orders shipped and a track record of more than 75 years. The site shows an autumn sale with discounts of up to 40% on selected products, including items from Cross, Caran d'Ache, Graf von Faber-Castell, Montblanc and S.T. Dupont.

Corporate details and contact

The Pen Shop Trading Ltd is registered in England and Wales with number 11882469. Its registered office is at Woodhead House, Woodhead Road, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF17 9TD. The customer service telephone number is +44 (0)113 526 5414. The company operates mainly online and its head office is located in Batley.

Woodhead House, Woodhead Road, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF179TD · Telephone: +441135265414