Writing

Whether you jot, scribble or compose your magnum opus, you’ll find writing tools here to suit every stationery soul. Explore our collection of pens, pencils and inks – all part of a growing range of carefully curated stationery for people who take their paper pursuits seriously (but not too seriously).

Don’t settle for ‘just a pen’. Choose one that makes your handwriting feel like your own again.

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LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen Special Edition Dark Dusk / Sunset
£29.50
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LAMY Safari Rollerball Pen Dark Dusk / Sunset
£15.50
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LAMY Noto Ballpoint Pen Special Edition Colours
£5.45
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LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen Special Edition Aubergine / Denim
£29.50
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LAMY Safari Ballpoint Pen Dark Dusk / Sunset
£11.50
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LAMY Ink-x Ink Extinguisher Dark Dusk and Sunset
£1.30
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Hightide Penco Clampy Pla-Clip
£3.50
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Kaweco Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges 6 Pack
£1.95
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Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop - The Journal Shop
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Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop
£2.50
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Iconic Mild Gel Pen 0.38 - The Journal Shop
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Iconic Mild Gel Pen 0.38
£3.99
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Iconic Mild Gel Pen - The Journal Shop
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Iconic Mild Gel Pen
£3.99
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Zebra Mildliner Double-Sided Highlighter - The Journal Shop
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Zebra Mildliner Double-Sided Highlighter
£1.95
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Individual Zebra Sarasa Ballpoint pen in a vintage-inspired colour, available in a range of shades.
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Zebra Sarasa Ballpoint Pen Vintage Colours
£2.75
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Mark's Tokyo Edge Days Ballpoint Pen v.1 - The Journal Shop
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Mark's Tokyo Edge Days Ballpoint Pen v.1
£5.99
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Hightide Penco Knock Ballpoint Pen
£3.99
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Hightide Penco Bullet Ballpoint Pen Light - The Journal Shop
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Hightide Penco Bullet Ballpoint Pen Light
£12.99
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Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen - The Journal Shop
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Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen
£3.99
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Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Gel Pen - The Journal Shop
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Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Gel Pen
£19.90
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Assortment of Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Retractable Pens, boasting rapid-dry and waterproof ink in 20 brilliant shades.
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Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Retractable Pen 0.5mm
£1.99
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TRAVELER'S Notebook -- Refill 016 : Pen Holder (M) - The Journal Shop
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TRAVELER'S Company Refill 016 [Pen Holder M]
£14.25
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Kokuyo Enpitsu Sharp Mechanical Pencil - The Journal Shop
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Kokuyo Enpitsu Sharp Mechanical Pencil
£4.99
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J Herbin Ink Cartridges Tin - The Journal Shop
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J Herbin Ink Cartridges Tin
£4.40
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Uni-Ball One P Compact Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen - The Journal Shop
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Uni-Ball One P Compact Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen
£4.99
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Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze Gel Pen - The Journal Shop
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Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze Gel Pen
£2.50
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Kaweco CLASSIC SPORT Fountain Pen
£21.50
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Hightide 4-Colour Ballpoint Pen - The Journal Shop
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Hightide 4-Colour Ballpoint Pen
£14.99
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Iconic Smooth 3 Colour Pen [0.38mm] - The Journal Shop
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Iconic Smooth 3 Colour Pen [0.38mm]
£7.50
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LAMY T10 Giant Ink Cartridges
£1.95
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Zebra Mildliner Brush Pen showcasing its dual-tip design, ideal for versatile creative work.
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Zebra Mildliner Brush Pen Dual-Ended Highlighter
£1.90
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Kuretake ZIG Art & Graphic Twin Marker [single pen] - The Journal Shop
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Kuretake ZIG Art & Graphic Twin Marker [single pen]
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Penco Passers Mate Mechanical Pencil
£2.75
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Livework Life & Pieces Clear Gel Pen 0.38 - The Journal Shop
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Livework Life & Pieces Clear Gel Pen 0.38
£2.50
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Hightide Penco Pocket Tape Measure (2m) - The Journal Shop
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Hightide Penco Pocket Tape Measure (2m)
£14.99
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Hightide Penco Coil Notebook (L) - The Journal Shop
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Hightide Penco Coil Notebook (L)
£12.99
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Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Marker Pen - The Journal Shop
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Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Marker Pen
£3.99
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Papier Tigre Sign Pen - The Journal Shop
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Papier Tigre
Papier Tigre Sign Pen
£3.25
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