The Studio Pocket Fountain Pen
Save 10% on the original Pocket Fountain Pen, while stocks last.
Save 10% on the original Studio Pocket Fountain Pen, while stocks last, or explore our new and improved version 2.0 here.
Small but MIGHTY – introducing the Tom’s Studio Pocket Fountain Pen. This little pen packs quite a punch despite it’s diminutive size. Measuring 100mm when capped and a whopping 142mm posted, it feels like a full size pen perfect for all hand sizes. This is a zero compromise pocket pen with a fantastic selection of interchangeable nibs.
Balance - As customers who have followed my work for some time know, I obsess over balance. I think it can really make or break a writing instrument. Which is why I’ve gone over the design and tweaked all of the materials and dimensions to get a balance that sits perfectly in the centre of the pen. Also, when posted (cap on the back of the pen) the extra length just gives you an extra bit of leverage to play with so that you can achieve a lightness of touch when practicing calligraphic upstrokes too.
No Limits - Traditional fountain pens often have a restricted grip area that’s next to an ‘ungrippable’ thread section. Personally I like to hold the pen closer to the nib when writing and further away when drawing. Which is why the Pocket Pen has a 50mm length with no interference.
Sustainability - As you know I’m a big advocate for creating products that last. Despite being an innately sustainable design, the fountain pen has an Achilles heel – the disposable ink cartridge – it’s incredibly convenient but once empty it’s unfortunately destined for landfill. So I’ve included a very handy ink syringe, this gives you the ability to refill your ink cartridges! It works by drawing up ink from a bottle of your choice which you can then fill your previous cartridge with!
Micro-Grooves - Customer feedback (thanks folks!) has led me to machine tiny little grooves in the body of the pen. This means you get all the benefits of the anodised aluminium (longevity, colour weight) without a slippery grip.
Roll stop - Octagons are the bestagons... hitting that sweet spot between comfortable form in the hand, whilst stopping your beloved pen from disappearing from sight as it plunges towards the floor (inevitably) nib first.
Also available in pocket-size
I am beyond words impressed with my studio pocket FP with the Niko g. Unposted it feels exactly like my straight holder and performs so well that I use it equally as much as my oblique holder from you. Having the ability to take calligraphy tools out and about that are this good has been great as well aloowing me to practice anywhere at anytime!
Avec une plume architecte, enfin le stylo que je cherchais.
Merci beaucoup pour cette merveille 😍
I received the Studio Pocket Fountain pen for Christmas and it is a delight!! I had this on
my wish list for some time and it does not disappoint. The thought put into every detail, and the quality craftsmanship make it a dream to use. I have refilled the cartridge several times with the accompanying syringe and it takes less than 2 minutes with NO MESS. It slips easily into my purse and I take it with me everywhere with no fear of ink leaking. I most often use it with the Titanium flex nib as pictured here. Thank you Tom’s Studio for creating this excellent writing tool.
The architect/ Arabic/ Hebrew nib writes beautifully for Urdu text, I am so happy with it! I feel I have rediscovered a dimension of language which had become lost to me.
I like the weight of the metal (a preference in pens), and its a good length when writing. I like how it closes, there is a non-metallic o-ring, so its a soft snap - a thoughtful design feature. Excellent for carrying around, and for jotting things quickly - because of course we use fountain pens for jotting things quickly!
The level of craftsmanship in my fountain pen is astonishing. The convenience as a fountain pen is completely unexpected. It writes beautifully every time I take it out of may pocket and put it together. I have big hands and it feels solid but light at the same time. Never misses a beat when I start to write the ink is flowing immediately.
I am completely satisfied with this purchase. The nice packaging was also an unexpected benefit.
The design work, from the box to the pen itself, is phenomenal. The medium nib I chose writes excellently and there's something super satisfying about that little moment when pushing the cap on and the o-rings form their seal. Very happy with my purchase, will definitely be looking at its full size cousin soon.
I'm a real sucker for a decent pen and spotted the adverts for Tom's Studio on my social media (good old algorithm!)... intrigued I followed them and got sucked into the delights of choosing a pen. I wanted a new Fountain for a journal I'll be using soon and what better way to start a new journal than with a smart new pen. Suffice to say I am beyond happy. I tend to purchase German and Japanese pens - but this beauty is as least as good, if not better. And the thought you are supporting a British craftsperson should be sufficient in itself. Love the colour (Ivy), feel of pen in hand and size (titchy!!). I also got the Mallard ink and can't wait to use that too. Oh and it comes sublimely packaged too!
When I'm looking to buy something & read reviews, I look for answers to a few questions: does the company have exceptional customer service? Do their business practices align with things that match mine? Is the product high quality & made to last? Does it make me want to use it & inspire me to create? And is it beautiful? The answer to all of them are a resounding YES! I have a Bloom calligraphy pen, Lumos duo, pocket fountain pen and a variety of both calligraphy & fountain inks. I fall in love with them more with every use!
I bought one - then had to buy another, so now have one with a fine nib and one with a medium. I love fountain pens and the weight of these is just perfect and so lovely to write with, whether I want to do work on some fine handwriting or add a little more weight for everyday use.
I love small/short fountain pens, and this pocket pen - left unposted - is perfect for me! I purchased it with both the Titanium Flex and Architect nibs and am hoping to get the Pro Flex at some point. The nibs write very well...good ink flow and very smooth. Great customer service...will be ordering again. Thank you!
I absolutely love this pen. Bought additional nibs but now need extra barrels as love all the nibs.
Beautifully packaged and a joy to unwrap. Arrived quickly. This pen has a very pleasing appearance and is extremely tactile. Love the sage green colour . I have a medium nib and an architect nib and both are smooth and deliver a good flow of ink. Liked the fact an ink syringe was included to refill cartridges. Extremely pleased with my purchase and will buy another in the future. Thank you.
The Studio Pocket Fountain Pen
I bought this pen around 8 months ago and wanted to thoroughly test before leaving a review to ensure it was fair. I know that since then, they've come out with a version 2 but I've not yet tested it to compare.
Positives:
1. It's a beautiful pen. I don't doubt that there are people who own this just to look at.
2. The nib: F with the ebonite feed. It does really well for longer writing and sketching without skipping. The flow is constant and the nib smooth on almost any paper.
Negatives:
1. The leaking. It's a pen that I have on my desk and it lays flat. I don't travel with it or otherwise, but every time I take off the lid, ink has somehow pooled in the lid and has completely smeared all over the grip area. I own a wide variety of fountain pens and this is the only one that does this. I've taken it to a local fountain pen shop because I was concerned I may have just not put the nib in correctly. No, everything should be fine but it still just leaks. If I have to fight with ink before I even get a chance to use the pen, I'm just not going to use the pen.
2. Even if the nib can write for longer periods and the feed allows for good ink flow, the build of the pen is just uncomfortable in the hand. I thought it would work better for me with the cap unposted because I have small hands. With the lid posted, I have to grip quite firmly so that it doesn't tip back while I'm using it. In other words, it's back-end heavy which disrupts the writing experience because I have to constantly readjust the pen in my hand.
It's a shame because I really wanted to love this pen but between the leaking and the ergonomic issues, it just sits in a drawer now and I'm not sure I'm willing to spend money on V.2 just to see if it's "better". From what I could see from the reviews for the new version, the ink leaking issue and the imbalance still plague it.
I loved my first pocket pen so much I bought a second and excited to try new ink colors. Beautifully made, love to write with and look at!
Excellent pen. Great nib!
Such a great pen restores the flourish to your writing!
I have this in green with a gold nib. I like the design which is really handy for taking out as it’s robust enough not to need to sit in a box. (Without losing the elegance of the design). I love the fact there are a variety of nibs which screw on and off the pen so making it very adaptable. I’m a left handed writer so in the past fountain pens have been a nightmare involving holding the pen in all sorts of positions to get the pen to write at all!! But NOT with this pen. It feels like it has been made for me. It’s straightforward to use and I can write neatly and comfortably- So I’ve ordered the full sized fountain pen for my collection!!
What a joy to find a good looking, perfectly crafted and joyous fountain pen at an incredible price. This won't be my last purchase from Tom's Studio!
I have spent years looking for a reliable flex-nib fountain pen. This is the best I’ve found. Like a thoroughbred racehorse it can be a little temperamental, but we are getting to know each other. So far, so good.
Quick response from customer service where they helped figure out my cartridge was leaking and then they sent me 5 cartridges and an extra syringe to replace it.
This fountain pen is, quite literally, perfection in your pocket! Strongly recommended—especially when paired with the architect nib. The smoothness is so satisfying that it feels like you're gliding on silk, and the line variation it allows will make you feel like an artist even if you're just doodling during meetings.
Trust me, this pen will have you writing notes just for the sheer joy of using it. You might even find yourself drafting grocery lists with flourish and flair!
I have five of your pens. I love them. I love the fountain pens the best.
I am a writer - 50 books, 400 academic papers, 100 book chapters. I also collect fountain pens. I have 2,000. Every day I use Word to create new material, but I also use a pen for notes, ideas, reminders, copy editing - all sorts of things. I have 4 Tom's Studio pens and these are now my day pens. Use them every day.