• Fast Delivery

  Free UK delivery on orders over £20 (overseas shipping from £2.00). Next-day delivery available.

• Telephone orders welcomed.

  Prefer to order over the phone? No problem.

• Secure payment

  World-class encryption to protect your payment information.

• No hassle returns

  Changed your mind? Return for refund or exchange.

Welcome to The Writing Desk

Established in 2000, we are the UK's most experienced specialist independent fountain pen and writing equipment retailer.

Based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, we have been sending pens, inks and other writing equipment world-wide for over 20 years. Proudly independent, we know about pens & nibs and know how to set them up and repair them.

All premium level fountain pens have their nibs tested and tuned prior to dispatch. We are the only pen retailer to do this as standard, and it is a service we have always offered - so you don't need to ask. We also do custom nibs and pen repairs - just ask for details.