I have long enjoyed writing with a true fountain pen. I bought two Ellington pens to replace my lost Parker & Shaffer fountain pens. One of the pens worked perfectly, the other, not so much - hence on... See more
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After writing a very poor review because of ink flow issues I have decided to review it. I contacted Ellington pens and they sent me a replacement nib and ink chamber which works perfectly. So they... See more
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Easy ordering, quick response and fantastic shipping updates. Loved the looks of the beautiful wooden pen and case. Especially liked the spend over $50 and get a free pen, that's what made me buy one.... See more
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Flawless writing experience, premium design and quality, and fantastic customer service by Ellington Pens! I ordered The Nautilus and The Noble Heritage Fountain Pen that came with a free Alpine Silve... See more
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Small order, great service
Love the box of mixed colour cartridges to go in my Ellington pen. Although a small order there were no delays in dispatch and the order arrived quickly. Thank you for such good service.
19 February 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Pam,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you love the box of mixed color cartridges for your Ellington pen and that your order was dispatched quickly without any delays.
Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your recognition of our service, even for smaller orders. If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out.
We look forward to serving you again!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Pen smears
Hi Ethan,
I had a fountain pen over 25 years ago and I lost it. I never had any problems with it. I have been using the Ellington pen for the last few months and it tends to bleed. What am I doing wrong?
How should this pen be stored? I keep getting the ink on my hands.
Daisy R Molina
16 February 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Daisy,
Thank you for reaching out! I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with your Ellington pen. To better assist you, could you please email us at hello@ellingtonpens.com and send us a video of the bleeding issue? This will help us troubleshoot and find a suitable solution for you.
As for storage, it’s best to keep your pen capped when not in use and stored upright to prevent ink from pooling in the nib.
We look forward to your email and are here to help!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Happy mistake when ordering
I ordered a Stealth pen with an additional nib. I thought I had checked the order, but apparently not and I had two medium nibs with ink holders. I was frustrated and thought of asking Ellington Pens to exchange the second nib. Then I changed my mind. I enjoy changing inks mid project and now I was able to swap them over whenever the fancy took me. I went on to order the bent nib I originally wanted and I happily play with all three.
22 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Deborah!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that what started as a mix-up turned into a happy accident. It’s great to know that you’re enjoying the flexibility of having multiple nibs and can easily switch inks as you work on your projects.
If you have any questions or need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your Stealth pen!
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello Art,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback regarding the rollerball pen. I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with it being scratchy and of low quality. We want to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
To better assist you, could you please provide us with more details about the issue? We have also reached out to your email to gather additional information so we can look into a possible resolution.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we’re here to help!
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
The pen is beautiful writing with it is…
The pen is beautiful writing with it is a pleasure. Customer service is responsive and took good care of me. I will be purchasing another.
23 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you find the pen beautiful and that writing with it is a pleasure. It’s also great to know that our customer service team was able to assist you effectively.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again with your next purchase. If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy writing!
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you think our site is great and that you love our pens. Your support means a lot to us!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Stellar personal service!
An issue with an ill fitting lid was promptly fixed by their excellent customer service!
23 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello Sabrina!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our customer service team was able to promptly resolve the issue with your pen. Providing excellent customer service is one of our top priority, and your feedback truly validates our efforts.
If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
The outside of the pen was great but…
The outside of the pen was great but the ink that originally came in the pen does not work. At first it wrote weak lines but eventually it just stopped coming out altogether.
22 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Madeline,
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the ink did not perform as expected. We're here to assist and make it right. Please reach out to us at hello@ellingtonpens.com so we can help resolve the issue. Whether you'd prefer a replacement or troubleshooting steps, we will work with you to ensure your satisfaction. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
I really need to give it more time…
I really need to give it more time before I write a review so could you wait for a few weeks and ask me again.
22 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Elizabeth,
Of course! We completely understand, and we appreciate your patience. We'll check back with you in a few weeks to follow up. Take all the time you need, and if you have any questions or need assistance before then, feel free to reach out.
Looking forward to hearing from you when you're ready!
Regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Ellington Fountain Pen
My fountain pen arrived yesterday and I am loving it! The pen is high quality, well priced, and shipping was fast. As an author, I generally write on my computer but the pen wrote so beautifully, I wrote with it for a couple of hours, completing a short story. I highly recommend these pens!
Kim Poovey
Author and Speaker
29 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the Ellington Fountain Pen! We are thrilled to hear that you are loving it and that it has inspired you to write a short story.
It’s wonderful to know that you found the pen to be of high quality and well-priced, and we’re glad that the shipping was fast. Your recommendation means a lot to us, especially coming from an author and speaker like yourself.
If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
It’s not Hype it’s Fact!
From a well designed web site extolling the virtues of why one should consider Ellington Pens, the message has been conveyed and positioned to such an extent that I did wonder if the hype would be matched by the product.
Well I bought the dark wood version of their Fountain Pen and I have been very pleased with it, ITS NOT HYPE ITS FACT . These pens are designed well, built well, balanced and produce a quality writing experience. As a personal preference I would have liked a wider knib and so I emailed ‘Customer Service’. I received an almost immediate response and I now have a wider knib on its way to me.
However I must make mention of the unbelievable customer service delivered by Ellington Pens. In my case by the superb Krystal, a genuine desire to help and fastidious attention to the detail of my request made me feel that I was very important to her and her desire was to ensure I was looked after.
In today’s world so many fail to deliver a decent back up service and in my view this can seriously taint the purchase experience. Krystal has made sure the purchase and follow up customer service are indeed 5 🌟.
Any doubts you have about the quality of the pen or pencil can be quickly dispelled as they are excellent value for money. The 5 🌟 Customer service experience is the silver lining on an already wonderful product.
9 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Rob,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Ebon Elegance Blackwood Pen and that it has met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that our design and quality have resonated with you.
I’m especially grateful for your kind words about our customer service. It’s our goal to ensure that every customer feels valued and well taken care of, and I’m glad to hear that Krystal was able to assist you promptly and effectively. Your feedback about her dedication and attention to detail means a lot to us.
We appreciate your support and trust in Ellington Pens. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Thank you once again for your thoughtful review, and we look forward to serving you again!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
At last, a fountain pen for everyday use!
I have been searching for a long time for a fountain pen that I can use every day. And at last I’ve found it! I bought the Ellington fountain pen in Alpine rose with a fine nib and I’m filling it from an ink bottle rather than cartridges as I want to reduce my plastic waste. It’s a joy to use: the ink flows smoothly and evenly, the weight is perfectly balanced and the pen is a very comfortable size for writing a lot. As a writer, I make copious notes and I can write for hours with this pen with ease. I love everything about this pen.
10 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Lyndsay,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review of the Ellington fountain pen in Alpine Rose! We are thrilled to hear that you’ve found the perfect pen for your everyday writing needs.
It’s fantastic to know that you appreciate the smooth ink flow, balanced weight, and comfortable size of the pen. We’re especially glad to hear that you’re filling it from an ink bottle to reduce plastic waste—sustainability is important to us, and it’s great to see our customers embracing it as well.
Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re delighted that our pen is helping you in your writing journey. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy writing, and thank you for choosing Ellington!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Beautiful ink pen in nice design!
Beautiful ink pen in nice design!
Good care of the delivery procedures!
9 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Nicholas,
Thank you for your kind words about your new ink pen! We’re thrilled to hear that you find it beautiful and appreciate the design.
We also take great pride in our delivery procedures, and it’s wonderful to know that you had a positive experience with that as well.
If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to help!
Happy writing!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Return to Using a Fountain Pen
It's been over 60 years since I've used a fountain pen. My first experience with one was in the early 1950s when I first had penmanship classes in elementary school using ink wells and wooden handled straight nibs. I wanted to return to using a fountain pen again for cursive writing vs printing that I did in professional life except for my signature. The pen and cartridges arrived in a timely manner. The cartridges were easy to install. I will try the conversion later. It has been smooth writing from the start. 2025 will be a year of experimentation. I look forward to a new chapter in writing having to relearn cursive. Time to have some fun.
8 January 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Fred,
Thank you for your wonderful message! We’re thrilled to hear about your journey back to using a fountain pen after so many years. It’s fascinating to know that your first experience dates back to the early 1950s!
We’re glad to hear that your pen and cartridges arrived promptly and that you found the installation easy. It sounds like you’re ready for an exciting year of experimentation with your writing. Relearning cursive can be a fun and rewarding experience, and we’re delighted to be a part of that journey with you.
If you have any questions or need assistance as you explore your new fountain pen, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Wishing you all the best in your writing adventures in 2025!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Sorry, only 2 stars
The address error was quite problematic. I received the pen, ink, and folio on time 1*. The pen is nice and solid feeling 1*. However, finding the instructions for filling it from ink well using the vacuum piston and then filling was not easy. I filled the pen's reservoir about 2/3 full. I screwed the nib to the body and started using the pen. Later on it stared leaking ink, I was unable to staunch the "bleeding". I will not be buying anymore pens from Ellington Pens.
23 December 2024
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Robert,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would like to address your concerns. Have you had a chance to reach out to us prior to leaving this review?
We’d be happy to arrange a return for a refund or provide a replacement if you prefer. Our return policy is straightforward and easy, and we truly want the opportunity to make things right for you.
Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@ellingtonpens.com, and we’ll assist you promptly.
Best regards,
Ellington Pens Team
Super pens!
Theses pens are outstanding, write superbly& are beautiful to look at. I am very happy with my purchases.
22 December 2024
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello Robin,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear that you’re happy with your pens and that they’ve exceeded your expectations in both performance and design.
Your support means the world to us, and we’re thrilled to have you as a happy customer. If there’s ever anything we can assist you with, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Each email I received from 'Ellington…
Each email I received from 'Ellington pens' was followed by another email from someone called "Ethan' @ellingtonpens.com stating that my purchase was for £112.00 rather than the £67.47 that my actual order came to..I'm not at all happy about this and feel as though there's a scammer at work here...My pens are lovely, but this experience has really taken the edge of what should have been a real pleasure..
UPDATE.
As requested I have sent you an email with my order number and a copy of one of the emails I received regarding my order. I await your response. Kind regards.
2nd UPDATE
The response from Ellington pens regarding my concerns was instant and thorough. Everything was made clear to me. The extra emails I received were legitimate, but sent in error. As for my pens I haven't used them yet, but hope to soon, I just need some 'me' time...They do look lovely..
2 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’d like to clarify that both hello@ellingtonpens.com and ethan@ellingtonpens.com are official email addresses of Ellington Pens. We assure you that your experience and trust are extremely important to us.
The price difference you mentioned could be due to currency conversion between GBP (£) and USD ($). To ensure we assist you accurately, could you please provide your order number? Kindly send it to hello@ellingtonpens.com, and we will investigate this matter promptly.
We are a legitimate business, and it’s disheartening to hear this has affected your experience with us. We aim to resolve this and restore your confidence in our service.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you love your pen and that it delivers such an excellent writing experience. Your satisfaction means the world to us!
If you ever have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help.
Warm regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Worth the wait for delivery from Overseas
Worth the wait for delivery from overseas. Good quality finish, lovely to handle, and for me, a good weight to write ratio. Ink flow just right, and very smooth to write with.
23 December 2024
Reply from Ellington Pens
Dear Ian,
Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found your pen worth the wait and that it meets your expectations for quality, handling, and writing experience.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re so glad the pen has been a perfect fit for you. If there’s ever anything we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
This was a birthday treat for me… from…
This was a birthday treat for me… from me! Love the way the pen looks and really appreciate the way it feels on the paper. It’s encouraged me to take up the old art of letter writing!
23 December 2024
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello Mrs Gogarty,
Thank you for sharing your experience and happy belated birthday! 🎉 We're so glad your pen has been a delightful treat and inspired you to take up the beautiful art of letter writing. There’s nothing quite like putting pen to paper!
If there’s anything we can do to make your experience even better, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your pen and happy writing!
Warm regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
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