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.

Cross Pens

Makers of fine writing instruments for over 150 years, Cross has recently introduced some great new styles that caught our eye. Come see Cross' latest, and if we don't stock your favorite pen we will special order it for you pronto. At right is the new Sauvage, with a shapely-curved profile engineered to suit a woman's preference in balance and shape. The deeply engraved giraffe pattern is rich with the luster of hand-polished bronze-like translucent brown tourmaline lacquer. The fountain pen has a twist-off cap and rhodium-plated solid 18k gold nib, and comes with Cross's new signature brown ink.