Dryden DesignsLuxury Rosewood Fountain Pen with Ink Refill Converter

Good simple fountain pen which takes international standard ink cartridges / can use bottled ink via the refillable reservoir.I'm certain that this pen is exactly the same as other brand luxury bamboo fountain pens on here and elsewhere with just the name change.Is it worth it at full price? No. It's not a Parker or Mont Blanc etc but it does what it needs and does it nicely.The Barrel is quite slim and feels thinner as I've got hands like dinner plates but if you're normal with normal sized paws then it will be fine.The nib is a medium width and provides a smooth writing experience. The cap has a positive click sound when putting it on and seems strong enough to not come undone without a definite pull actionThe box, is similarly well made and smoothed to stop any splinters.All in all, pull a piece of A4 out of your printer, push the keyboard away and write a note or a letter to that colleague to whom you were about to write the 50th pointless email of the day to with this pen!Maybe this is the cause of the resurgence in fountain pens generally? By having to write it neatly, you stop and think do I need to send this to my colleague or could we, possibly, potentially, it's very dodgy but I might just try it, Talk to them!!! If not, you'll remember or for the younger people, learn, how to write a note or a letter without the option of a spill chocker err sorry spell checker, no backspace key to undo that phrase...I'm no philistine, nor am I a technophobe, I love my computers and gadgets but there is just something special about writing a note or letter to a colleague. Equally there is something special about receiving a handwritten note and seeing a genuine signature rather than a scanned and imported image of your signature from 10 years ago!

This is a remarkable pen for several reasons. First, it comes in an incredible bamboo box case that is very stylish and gives a professional image from the first time you open the package. It is well constructed, corners rounded and just looks awesome! This is definitely packaged well enough to be given as a gift to anyone. It is simply impressive packaging...some of the nicest packaging I have seen for a product.Second, the pen is constructed of bamboo...which looks really cool and is definitely a conversation piece. I have used it in meetings and in every case someone has asked me what kind of pen that is I am using because it stands out so much. I can see that when I take it out of my coat pocket people look at it and wonder what it is made out of. When I tell them it is bamboo they are all surprised and want to try it out.Third, it writes amazingly well...smooth. The medium nib so smooth when you write that it glides along the paper. I love pens that are easy to write with and glide over the page...this one does that incredibly well. Writing is so much more fun when the pen is smooth and effortless. It's one of the most important part of writing is how well it writes. And it even comes with a free slide converter to be used with bottled ink.Finally, when I had some questions and communicated with the company, they were incredibly responsive and responded within the same day. I was very impressed with their level of service in answering questions and providing additional information. This means a lot to me as a customer.

Please go on to read my original review below. I thought it was time to update it. A fountain pen is a very personal thing and I thought those interested in buying a Dryden may wish to know how well mine is working.I have the silver and the bamboo Dryden pens. I use the silver one more more frequently but can pick up either and know that it will give me the same warm glow, the same aesthetic pleasure, that I felt on the first day I used them. If anything, the Drydens have improved in the way they function. Smoothness is guaranteed and the aesthetic quality of build in a Dryden just feels better with every use. These are not my pens any more. They are my friends. I am using them to write important personal pieces because I have secondary cancer. My Drydens are bringing me very special joy and pleasure. Really. Buy one. No better quality, in my experience. Using yhem just makes me smile!I bought this and another with a view to keeping and returning one. I kept both. If you value craftsmanship, if you enjoy the sheer aesthetic pleasure of holding and writing with a pen of real quality, treat yourself to something from this craftsman's range. The purchase was followed up almost immediately with a personal email from the head of the company. Small, but hugely indicative insight into the professional values of the company.The pens are beautifully weighted and balanced. Flow is perfect and there are no signs of blotting or leaking. They take standard cartridges but also come equipped with an ink-filler tool. Clearly designed and crafted to exacting standards, it is unsurprising that they produce a writing experience of rare aesthetic pleasure.I have never written with a finer pen. Treat yourself to one...or two, as I did. Rarely does an Amazon purchase actually excite. This most certainly did.

I love my new pen ... the look, the feel, the presentation box is all just lovely and it is even nicer knowing this is a small family run business. I keep it in the box and I got another pen because I’ve had a run of mine leaking hence me covered in ink every day. My only issue is the ink converter. Someone else wrote that unless the ink bottle is full, you can’t refill. That is right. I had a friend tilting my ink bottle and still had a whole lot of difficulty. I prefer ink to cartridges so going to have to practice or find another solution. However, when there is ink in it, it writes really well so far and I love the fine nib. Thank you