Worldwide distribution brands
Manuscript Pen Co
Manuscript is a British brand and proud family business; a market leading producer of writing products for calligraphy, crafts, everyday writing, and education.Through association with sister company D.Leonardt & Co, founded 1856, they have produced billions of writing instruments for the global market. From creating writing products for the Kings and Queens of Europe, to still manufacturing pen parts here in the UK today, Manuscript has a rich history in quality product for all.
Tom Hessin
Tom Hessin is a modern heritage fine writing brand with a story spanning five generations. Born from the ingenuity of the Industrial Revolution, the brand has evolved to embody British craftsmanship, precision, and design. Built on a legacy of skill and innovation. Each Tom Hessin pen is crafted with purpose and designed to offer balance, comfort, and enduring style. Tom Hessin represents more than just a pen; it stands for creativity, confidence, and the lasting beauty of putting pen to paper.
The Lionheart Tales
Meet the Lionheart Tales, an award winning stationery, art & craft range designed to enhance children's learning, play, and imagination. The range includes: books, stationery, plush toys, and even an animated YouTube series.Founded with joy, creativity, and play at the heart of everything they do, the Lionheart Tales inspires young minds worldwide.
Tom's Studio
Tom's Studio is a British design brand redefining the art of writing and making. Founded by designer Tom Gyr in Dorset, England, the brand was born from a desire to create tools that are both beautiful and built to last. Every pen and creative instrument, is crafted with precision, sustainability, and timeless design in mind, pieces made to be treasured, not replaced.
UK & Ireland distribution brands
A.T. Cross
With over a century and a half of heritage, the brand has become a symbol of refined American craftsmanship, trusted by professionals, world leaders, and gift givers. Defined by inventive design, exacting detail, and jewellery quality craftsmanship, Cross pens are created to perform effortlessly and age beautifully.
Conklin
Conklin is a historic American pen manufacturer established in 1898 in Toledo, Ohio, by Roy Conklin, renowned for inventing the first practical self-filling fountain pen, the "Crescent Filler". Famously endorsed by Mark Twain. To this day Conklin is refined by classic, vintage-inspired models, reliability, and elegance.
Original Crown Mill
Original Crown Mill is a renowned Belgian brand, established in 1870 in Brussels by Frederic Pelletier, widely regarded as the "gold standard" for high-quality, traditional writing stationery. It is famous for its laid, textured paper and silk lined envelopes, rooted in a 1478 Royal paper manufactory heritage.
Monteverde USA
Founded in 1999, Monteverde USA is a premier brand of fine writing instruments and accessories. Renowned for offering luxury fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints at accessible price points, they are instantly recognisable for high quality European resin styles and innovative design.
Visconti
An Italian luxury brand founded in Florence in 1988 by Dante Del Vecchio and Luigi Poli, renowned for manufacturing high end, artisan crafted fountain pens, rollerballs, and watches. Celebrated for designs inspired by art, history, and philosophy, such as the Van Gogh collections. Visconti don't just create unique designs, they create life enhancing luxury experiences.
Diplomat
Diplomat has been crafting fine writing instruments since 1922, when the brand was founded in Germany with a commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and high technology. With over a century of heritage, Diplomat has become synonymous with meticulous European craftsmanship and dependable performance. Each piece reflects a dedication to durability and refinement, designed to be both a daily companion and a lasting keepsake.
Sheaffer
Sheaffer’s story began in a small back-room of a jewellery shop in Fort Madison, Iowa, when founder Walter A. Sheaffer invented a new lever-filling fountain pen in 1912. What started as a modest workshop grew into a globally recognized brand, united by one hallmark: the White Dot. Today, Sheaffer continues that legacy with a diverse range of thoughtfully crafted pens that reflect the brand’s commitment to comfort, balance, and performance.
Koh I Noor
Koh-I-Noor’s heritage dates back to 1790, when founder Joseph Hardtmuth began crafting innovative drawing and writing tools in Vienna. Backed by centuries of European craftsmanship, the brand quickly became synonymous with quality and creative excellence. Best known for its iconic pencils, Koh-I-Noor has supported artists, designers, and writers for generations, offering tools that balance reliability and affordability with expressive freedom.
artPOP!
artPOP! is a modern, vibrant art and stationery brand featuring bold designs, and quality, colourful supplies. The range includes: Infinity markers, watercolor pencils, fineliner pens, and specialised stationery sets designed for sketching, journaling, and creative, colourful fun.
LEGO® Stationery
LEGO® began in Billund, Denmark, founded by Ole Kirk Kristiansen and inspired by the same spirit of creativity and quality that defined LEGO toys since 1932. Today, the LEGO® Stationery range gives builders of all ages the tools to create, plan, and explore. Whether it's an iconic LEGO® Key Light, a Gel Pen with Minifigure, or a piece from the LEGO® Botanicals stationery range, every item is a companion for ideas big and small.
Private Reserve Ink
Founded in the mid 1990s in the United States, Private Reserve was born from a passion for fountain pens and the art of writing. Private Reserve became world renowned for producing high quality, heavily saturated fountain pen inks in a vast array of vibrant colours. Today, they are particularly popular for their smooth flow, wide colour range, and specialised lines like fast drying, archival, and Infinity formulas.