Vintage pens – quality and guarantee

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Welcome to the antique pens website! On the Tompens page you will find a wide range of articles about pens and a wide selection of old and modern fountain pens, ballpoint pens and pencils.
All pens purchased from me come with a 1-year guarantee, which includes an embossed, personalised warranty card. In many cases, I also supply the writing instruments with high-quality ink or leads.

Can’t find the right fountain pen? Most of the pens for sale are not yet listed online, so if you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact me — I’ll help you find a solution that suits your needs.

With over 15 years of experience, I also offer pen repair services: nib polishing, gold plating, plunger repair and more, available in Budapest (Hungary). Explore my selection and find the perfect writing instrument to accompany you for years to come.

Letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Response from Buckingham Palace



About a month ago, I gathered my questions and, with a measure of boldness, took up a calligraphy pen to write a letter to Queen Elizabeth II. Composing it was no small feat — the writing alone consumed nearly half a day. I had no real hope of receiving a reply, yet today a registered envelope arrived from Buckingham Palace.

The letter revealed that Her Majesty had indeed appreciated my words, though she was unable to respond in person. The Queen is in good spirits, despite some frailty, and—much to her regret—has had to set aside her daily dry Martini. Even monarchs face their own sacrifices. The questions I posed to the Queen can be read here. For my part, I am deeply grateful for her reply, which I shall treasure as a keepsake of great significance.

Inspired by this exchange, I also dared to write to Hungary’s own “king,” Viktor Orbán. To my surprise, he extended an invitation for a personal meeting. You can read about that here.

Letter from Her Majesty

2021.10.