Vintage Fountain Pens Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Looking at 21 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, often mentioning they would gladly return for future purchases. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally high quality of the vintage pens, pencils, and replacement parts available. Many buyers are very happy with the secure, protective packaging and the remarkably fast delivery times. A few other people also felt that the specialized restoration and repair services completely transformed their old writing instruments into wonderful items. Consumers additionally note that the wonderful products always arrive exactly as advertised on the website and provide great overall value. Buyers appreciate the friendly and reliable support provided when choosing the correct items for their needs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First ever vintage pen following far too long using cheap and cheerful. Having researched most trustworthy sellers of quality pens " vintage fountain pens" were recommended by AI. Having then fell in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently contacted Mark to ask if he would be able to fix a leaking Parker Duofold pen from the late 50s and received a nice reply asking me to send it in for evaluation. Shortly after Mark received... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sent a Parker 61 in for restoration and the team did a fantastic job restoring it back to its former glory. Before I sent it in, I’d done everything I could to get it writing again and I’d managed... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark's service is always excellent. On this occasion I bought a Parker fountain pen - it was a good price, promptly delivered, arrived on time, well packaged and just as promised in mint condition. Th... See more


Company details

  1. Art & Antiques

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Established in 1998, we specialise in the sale and repair of the wonderful pens made in the golden age of Fountain Pens from around 1920 to 1960. In our online shop we have vintage pens for sale from all the major manufacturers from across the world. We offer a full restoration and repair service to most pens and we carry a huge range of spare parts. We also buy pens – ranging from a single pen to a full collection. We pride ourselves in providing honest descriptions of the pens we sell and we believe our warranty and aftercare service are hard to beat.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent restoration work, highly recommended

I sent a Parker 61 in for restoration and the team did a fantastic job restoring it back to its former glory. Before I sent it in, I’d done everything I could to get it writing again and I’d managed to get it writing a fine, dry and inconsistent line. Now it writes perfectly consistently and with excellent flow, between a medium and a broad. Comparing what I wrote before I sent it in for restoration versus after you wouldn’t even know that I was using the same ink, let alone the same pen. Can’t ask for much more than that!

Very fair pricing considering parts and the labour involved. Turn around time for me was only a couple of weeks. Highly recommended

31 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant service

A brilliant service. My late father's Parker pen restored to full working order. Excellent customer service and efficient communication. Thank you.

14 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen

I am a repeat customer because this vendor provides excellent service and wonderful merchandise. The pen I purchased was as described. The only negative is that I would have expected the refill lever to be aligned with the centre of the upper side of the nib. This, I know, is a personal preference and in no way affects the operation of the pen, but a little more attention to detail would have been expected. Otherwise, this vendor is absolutely reliable and highly recommended!

1 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication and treats…

Excellent communication and treats customers fairly and promptly. Mark was on the ball and I would recommend his company 100%.

14 April 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Vintage Fountain Pens Ltd

Thank you for your kind words Peter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful service

Wonderful service, repairing a damaged fountain pen back to full working order. Couldn't be more happy and now I know it can be repaired if the worst happens, I can use it instead of keeping it in a box at the back of a drawer! Thank you.

3 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed a small order for a not very…

I placed a small order for a not very expensive pen and received outstanding service. Efficient in a modern sense, confirmation and payment collection etc. and a personal old school delivery. Description was spot on, delivery as promised and a lovely Parker Pen, old new borrowed and blue for my daughters wedding. Great company, responsive and caring even for a small trade. Well done RK

22 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to deal with

Very fair to deal with.
Contacted as I wanted to sell my collection of fountain pens.
Sent pictures, agreed price, deposit made and I shipped pens.
Less than 12 hours after receipt of pens balance payment made.
Good business

10 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No payment in three months.

For whatever reason, no payment has arrived for items sent to this firm in October 2021, and which were accepted. Banking error? Every effort made on this side to clarify possible error and bank address sent several times. Still awaiting funds.

11 November 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from Vintage Fountain Pens Ltd

I have absolutely no idea what this lady is talking about, I have had no dealings with her. I think this must be a case of mistaken identity.

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