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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Luxury pens without the luxury price tag.
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71-75 Sheldon Street, WC2H 9JQ, London, United Kingdom
- hello@ellingtonpens.com
- ellingtonpens.com
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Brilliant service
It was a fantastic service, choosing the pen was easy. There was no problems navigating the website. Delivery was about 3 days later. The pen itself looks lovely but I honestly can’t say anything about how well it writes yet because it is a birthday present. Will be able to update you in a couple of weeks.
22 September 2025
Pen was okay
Pen was okay, nothing special, and was confused as to why I received a free pen that was 'worth £30' when I only wanted one pen.
Then the incessant emails stated, I have unsubscribed 5 times, sent emails asking them to desist but every day I get 1-2 emails. Not going to buy from them again.
27 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hi Adrian,
Thanks for sharing your experience. The free pen was included as part of a promotion we were running at the time of your order. We’re very sorry for the repeated emails — you have now been removed from our mailing list.
If there’s anything we can do to assist further, please let us know.
Ave pens
Average pens - the free pen didn’t come with any ink where they are meant to. The lid of my ballpoint became loose after 1 week of use
27 September 2025
Unprompted review
Flawless writing experience
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 Silver Fountain Pen as I bought them at the time of promotion. All of the pens have a sturdy build and reliable flow. Every stroke feels smooth on fingertips. A must have in your fountain pen collection!
22 September 2025
Unprompted review
Here's an update regarding my earlier post.
Here's an update regarding an earlier review for Ellington Pens. Ellington contacted me immediately and rushed out an Emerald Green fountain pen. It writes beautifully and the company response was superb!
15 September 2025
Unprompted review
followup: Why is my first order going to Alaska…
USps at fault for late shipment from CA -> AK then to SC! Ellingtons pens are terrific in their followup; highly recommended.
4 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
We’re sorry for the confusion regarding your order’s shipping route. We’d be happy to check this for you. While shipping logistics are handled by the carrier and sometimes beyond our direct control, we’re here to assist you in monitoring and tracking your shipment.
We’ve sent you a request for more details so we can look into this promptly. Please also feel free to email us directly at hello@ellingtonpens.com.
We’ll get back to you as soon as we have an update.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Love how easy the pens are to write.
23 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you find our pens easy to write with. Your support means a lot to us.
We hope you’ll recommend us to your family and friends!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Ellington Elysian Gold Pens
I ordered the Elysian Gold Pens. I have been waiting for the pens to be made for almost a year.
They arrived safely, but the delivery service used takes much longer to deliver than the standard delivery services.
Pens are always great 👍!
22 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you for your patience and for choosing the Elysian Gold Fountain Pen. We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the pens themselves!
We apologize for the longer delivery time and appreciate your understanding. We’re continuously working to improve our shipping options to provide faster and more reliable service.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
I use a fountain pen daily and even my…
I use a fountain pen daily and even my Mont Blanc skips because of dry nibs! From one day to another.
My new Ellington has not done that and I am so pleased to say it is a more preferred writing pen over the M Blanc ! For daily writing.
21 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your new Ellington pen is performing so well and has become your preferred choice for daily writing. It’s wonderful to know it’s providing a smooth, reliable experience without the skipping issues you’ve encountered before.
We truly appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy writing with your Ellington pen!
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Quality writing instruments
Not only are the pens, beautiful they are nice and hefty in the hand a beautiful weight and they write wonderfully not scratchy at all. Customer service is fantastic. I had one issue with one of my pens and they resolved the issue without question currently, I have four pens
23 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the quality, weight, and smooth writing experience of our pens. It’s also great to know that our customer service met your expectations and resolved your issue promptly.
We’re honored to have you as a customer with four Ellington pens, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional writing instruments.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
A Mighty Little Pen Company!
A Mighty Little Pen Company!
The product is beautiful and it arrived in good time - both times! Added to this, the customer service is absolutely excellent. I would recommend Ellington Pens to everyone.
22 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for your kind words and enthusiastic recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re happy with both our products and customer service.
Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Ellington Quality
I'm so glad I discovered Ellington - these fountain pens are excellent quality, easy to use, and affordable without being cheap.
22 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you’ve discovered and appreciate the quality, ease of use, and value of our Ellington fountain pens.
We look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional writing instruments.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Great Quality but very Pricey
I really love the quality of the pen but is it worth 50+ USD? No I don’t think so!!!
22 August 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the quality of our pens. We understand that pricing is an important factor, and we strive to balance craftsmanship, materials, and value in our products.
We appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Fantastic quality pens, very happy!
Fantastic quality pens. Bought a rollerball, spare inks and got a free fountain pen. Both pens are brilliant quality and my son loves them. Got them as a treat for getting into university. Will be buying more!
27 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🎉 We’re delighted to hear that both the rollerball and fountain pen are being enjoyed — and what a wonderful way to celebrate your son’s achievement of getting into university!
Wishing him every success in his studies, and we look forward to helping you grow your collection in the future.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Always love my pens
Always love my pens, especially the turn around time to receive my order. I order a lot of items online and your company is the best company in sending out orders. Bravo!
22 July 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for sharing such a kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you always love your pens and that the quick turnaround time makes your experience with us even better. We know how important it is to receive your order promptly, and it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations.
Your continued support truly means the world to us. We’re so glad to have you as part of the Ellington family, and we hope you’ll recommend us to your family and friends who share your love of quality writing instruments. We’ll be here to provide them with the same care and service you’ve come to know and trust.
Happy writing, and thank you again for being such a valued customer! ✨
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Service
Do not buy from this company
Do not buy from this company. I purchased a pen that became defective within two months of purchase. I asked for a replacement and the best they offered was a 60% discount on a new pen. There are much better pens out there.
15 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the issue you encountered with your pen. Please allow us to review your case once more to ensure we handle this properly. We have reached out to you directly—kindly check your inbox at your convenience.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our goal is always to make sure our customers are satisfied, and we hope to resolve this matter for you promptly.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Absolutely beautiful products
I have had a great experience dealing with this company. I have had to contact customer service because of a delivery problem and they could not have been nicer, efficient and prompt in dealing with the problem. I have 6 gorgeous Ellington pens with various nib widths. I have also purchased some of their notebooks and really like them.
23 July 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our customer service team and that your collection of Ellington pens and notebooks is bringing you joy.
It means the world to us to know that you trust us with your writing tools, and we’re honored to be part of your creative and writing journey. We truly appreciate your continued support and hope your pens and notebooks inspire many more beautiful words and ideas.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Unfulfilled 2nd order
I did receive the pen and was updated all along the way, that was great. Then I ordered a leather single pen case and received a Coffee alternative and it had the tracking number Ellington gave me. I contacted you guys, sent pictures. I was told they would investigate and send me what I ordered. I have not heard anything since. I would expect my order to be expedited and to be update as to what is happening. Even though I did not get a notice ahead of time I did receive the pen case a couple of days later and I am very please with it. It's exactly what was promised. Great Product,, communication should be a little more spot on but I would buy from them again and plan on it..
19 July 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear that you’re pleased with your pen case and that it met your expectations in both quality and design.
We sincerely apologize for the mix-up with your order and for the delay in communication during the process. Your feedback is invaluable and we’ll be working to improve our updates so that customers are kept fully informed every step of the way.
We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued trust in us. It means a lot to know that despite the hiccup, you plan to shop with us again—we look forward to serving you even better next time.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
Definition of Excellence
The definition of excellence is maintaining a standard of quality and performance over time and I can count on Ellington Pens to provide just that. So when I order a gift for someone and I want them to know how appreciative I am of their service I can be assured they will smile widely when they feel the Ellington Pen in their hand, and even more when they start to use it. Never disappoints!!
22 July 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re honored to know that you see Ellington Pens as a symbol of excellence. It’s truly rewarding to hear that our pens not only bring you joy but also make such meaningful gifts for others.
We’re grateful for your trust and loyalty, and we look forward to continuing to deliver quality and experiences that never disappoint.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
i did everything they ask me to do
i did everything they ask me to do. nothing worked. repeated everything they suggested i try, nothing worked. was told to order new nib and disappeared.
23 July 2025
Reply from Ellington Pens
Hello,
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration this has caused. This is not the level of support we want for our customers. Please rest assured we’d like to make this right for you.
Could you kindly reach out to us again with your order details? We’ll prioritize your case and arrange a proper solution right away. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your patience.
Best regards,
The Ellington Pens Team
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