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I'm so glad I found The Writing Desk. Here in Finland there aren't many brands of fountain pens available nowadays, and even few options of inks. I was amazed by all the colours and brands of ink The Writing Desk sells, and I purchased from them already 3 times this summer. My orders were processed very quickly and the products only took a few days to arrive. Everything is always so neatly and safely packed. Their service and their selection are excellent. Thank you!!Posted by Andrea, Finland (5/5) 07-08-2018 Verified Purchase
Great service. Will be happy to buy stationary products from you. Why don't you open a branch here in Manchester ??Posted by Dr.Varadharajan (5/5) 07-08-2018
Very happy with good prices, excellent service and fast and reasonably priced shipping to Australia.Posted by Riemer, Australia (5/5) 02-08-2018
Dear Anna & Martin, Received the two TWSBI 580 nibs & inkwell, today - all excellent. I particularly like TWSBI's innovative design for the inkwell - ideal for all fountain pens; simple operation- you'd consider that this Taiwanese company had been around for a great deal longer - it's this kind of un-fussy, subtle design that make them so appealing & cost effective. First rate !! Best, AndrewPosted by Tongue, United Kingdom (5/5) 19-07-2018 Verified Purchase
Ordered some ink cartridges and ballpoint refills, was expecting to have to wait a week for them as post between the UK and Ireland can be frustratingly slow. Got them a couple of days later! I love shopping with The Writing Desk, they have a wide range of inks and they're reasonably priced. Highly recommended as a supplier :-)Posted by Elaine Kelly, Ireland (5/5) 19-07-2018 Verified Purchase
For many years I tried to get a proper Italic nib on a fountain pen, as a result I have built a large collection of the top of the range fountain pens with what I was sold as an italic nib but none was satisfactory until I came across the Writing Desk where Martin can customise the nibs to various styles including a Cursive Italic. This is a real beautiful italic style. Martin has already customised for me several of my nibs, I use them for writing italic, calligraphy and even joined hand writing. I would recommend this nib style to any one who has an interest in hand writing.Posted by Sabah N Hamad, UK (5/5) 17-07-2018 Verified Purchase
I recently purchased a Parker Duofold Centennial from Martin and Anna. They have always provided me with a top quality, and friendly service. On this occasion, I asked Martin to grind the (Broad) nib into a Cursive Italic. When you have a specific cut done, you're not always sure what the nib is going to turn out like. If you've just purchased an expensive pen, this can be a bit nerve-racking until you get the pen, and write it. On this occasion, the Cursive Italic Nib wrote wonderfully. It is the second Cursive Italic I've had made by the Writing Desk, and I now feel confident that I can order the modification again. All nib workers go about the job in different ways, producing grinds that are unique to them. The grounds nibs I've received from Martin, at The Writing Desk, suit my style of writing, and have been of a high and consistent quality. I love writing with them, and next time I ask for a modification, I won't be worrying. Many thanks.Posted by Martin Leverton, UK (5/5) 07-07-2018 Verified Purchase
I have ordered several pens of varying cost from the writing desk and the service is always top class, just like the pens they supplied!Posted by ANDREW, UK (5/5) 04-07-2018
I purchased a pot of ink that was difficult to find from other retailers (Sailor Kiwaguro). It was delivered promptly, really well packaged.Excellent service.Posted by MA, UK (5/5) 04-07-2018
What can I say when every other Reviewer says virtually the same thing. This is one amazing and unbelievably efficient company. My order was placed one evening and the well packed items arrived the following day. You can't get any better than that! Gold stars to The Writing Desk.Posted by Pauline Ash (5/5) 25-06-2018 Verified Purchase