Fine Pens

The art of writing begins with a thought, but requires both pen and paper to complete the exercise. At FLAX, we offer the widest range of quality writing instruments in San Francisco. Whether you are in search of a simple ballpoint, or attempting to find a fountain pen with the perfect fit for both your hand and writing style, there is something in our selection for any budget. Our knowledgeable staff loves to share their passion for pens and ensure you find the perfect pen for your tastes.

We offer pens from Faber-Castell, Namiki/Pilot, Visconti, Pelikan, Taccia, Sheaffer, Lamy, Parker, Waterman, Tombow, Fisher, Cross, Retro 51, ACME, Online, Monteverde and more. If you need refills, we have mechanical pencil, ballpoint, roller ball, and gel pen refills, as well as fountain pen cartridges, all that fit the brands we stock and many others. FLAX also has the widest assortment of bottled fountain pen inks in town, with assortments from Pelikan, Waterman, Parker, Lamy, Sheaffer, Noodler’s (water resistant fountain pen ink), Visconti, Diamine and Private Reserve.

Mark you calendar. Our semi-annual Pen Faire is coming!

da Vinci Pens, On Sale

We are long time admirers of Acme Studios (and not just because they’re located on Maui!). For 25 years they’ve been delivering, commissioning the hottest designers to create fabulous images for pens, business card cases and more. In this case, Acme took one of the fathers of design and modern invention, and graced a pen with history.

Leonardo might be rolling over in his grave, but we’re offering the fountain and rollerball pens at fantastic prices.

Rollerballs come equipped with German manufactured Schmidt ink refills, fine point and non-drying, even with the cap left off.  Fountain pens are tipped with a stainless steel medium point nib, and accommodate converters and ink cartridges refills. Supremely designed with a comfortable weight and shape, the pens are constructed using brass barrels with hand applied color images, finished with the finest lacquers.

Fountain Pen, $72.00, now $49.00
Rollerball, $68.00, now $49.00.