Beautiful, luxury pen options from Scriveiner work well for handwriting, calligraphy, journaling, letter-writing, and much more. Maybe it’s time to put the devices down and write a little while?



Not everything you own has to be high tech. I know that, I know you know that, but it’s always good to have a reminder every now and then. Break out a craft box and do some art or minor assembly, open a journal and write out some thoughts. Of course, the key to a lot of those good ol’ tasks are pen and paper and it never hurts to have a luxury pen handy. Cue Scriveiner, the elegant, London-founded and thoughtful purveyor of pens. Scriveiner writing utensils are absolutely stunning and feel good to use. They also make for fantastic gifts, especially for other creatives.

But here’s the best part: They’ll never empty your wallet or bank account. Seriously. Where most luxury pens are hundreds of dollars or more, the Scriveiner lineup makes their namesake by staying well under that. They’re also available on Amazon, so pretty darn accessible. Take Scriveiner’s Black Lacquer Classic Rollerball pen, for example, which is only $33. It comes in black with gold, all gold, silver chrome with gold, crimson red, midnight blue, and a handful of other styles. You can even choose a custom engraved version for that special someone. It has a solid brass body, lacquer finish that’s smooth and elegant, chrome accents and a German Schmidt liquid ink system. It writes smooth and feels about as responsive as any manual pen can be.

What’s so special about a scriveiner luxury pen?

Most, if not all, Scriveiner pens come packaged in a gift box that would make royalty blush. So, if you’re offering them as a gift, you’re covered there. But they also come with everything you need, whether that’s a spare refill for ink, extra cartridges, or an extended warranty. These aren’t your grandma’s pens, or, actually, maybe they are if you want to gift her one — I’m certain she’ll love it, too.

If you’re curious about what they have available, here are a few other top choices: The Classic British Fountain Pen for bold, unique script, at $45 and winner of the King’s Award. Or the Scriveiner Classic All-Gold Ballpoint Pen for $50, or even cheaper in varying styles. They’re all fancy as can be, come in several colors, and write wonderfully. If you like working with your hands and producing ink-bound content, doodles, or poetry this is the way to go. Plus, honestly, while I’m not jinxing you and I hope you don’t lose them, at these prices, you won’t be afraid to take them with you everywhere so they will get great use. It’s hard to justify taking those ultra-expensive premium pens with you on trips. You lose them you’re out a lot of money.

Who is it for?

Everyone who likes writing with traditional ink-based pens. All ages. All genders. All personality types.

Where to buy?

MSRP: From $32