Ray Lenny
Very nice pens! Gave them as a gift to my groomsmen during ur wedding. Highly recommended!
Michael Roberts
I'm a serious user of fountain pens and a casual collector of them. I use fountain pens when I have to do any prolonged writing because they're easier on my arthritic hands than other pen types. I ordered the Dryden Luxury Bamboo Fountain Pen because I wanted a handsome, but different looking, pen under $50. So far, I've been well pleased with it. The packaging is very professional, with the pen held inside a finished wooden case. The pen comes without ink but with an ink converter inside the pen's barrel. Pen barrel and cap have the bamboo finish as shown. The threads holding the section (with nib and ink feed) work smoothly with no binding. The converter also worked smoothly when I loaded it with ink. (I used Noodler's Bernake Blue.) Even with the cap posted, this pen is light in the hand and nicely balanced, and frankly writes better than I expected. The medium nib lays down a smooth line of ink. I experienced no skips even when I deliberately tried to force skips by writing as fast as I could. Lower-price pens (I don't own any expensive ones) can skip in this situation because the ink feed can't keep up with demand. The Dryden bamboo pen still worked great in that situation--no skips at all. To sum it up, this is a great-looking pen that will get compliments and writes as well as it looks. This pen is well worth the money.
Ly Kien
First I would like to thank the CEO Micheal for reaching out to his customer to ensure our satisfaction as a customer and that meant a lot THE DRYDEN PEN IS BEAUTIFUL AND IT FEELS HEAVY ABD VERY HIGH QUALITY and because this is my first time using fountain pen and made a mistake by not knowing how to change the cartridge and have the white part now stuck in the cap so I cannot attach the cap to the pen body because of that and micheal offered to send me another one free of charge and this kind of service brought chill to my body because the level of the great customer that this company provided and I am hundred percent satisfied customer and will buy again and again and I am a customer not just a promoter
Rachel Jordan
This pen is very comfortable to write with and makes writing beautiful. It will take some time to get used to writing with this pen over that of an ordinary ball-point pen, but once you get the hang of it you'll be glad you switched. It is incredibly easy to replace the cartridges and refill the one that comes with the pen. And it is a great switch to be more environmentally sustainable and reduce the demand for plastic pens that just get thrown away.
Bill Lanigan
I like the bamboo case and pen. I have always been attracted to wooden and bamboo pens so I am prejudiced. I am particular about be writing quality, and this pen does very well. I write on a multitude of paper types and so far no disappoints. I do not use cheap ink, so the flow is good and uniform. My only reserve is the gold band on the cap. The pen would be more attractive without it or with something different. It is a fine writer.
Aaron J.
I would definitely buy again (and most likely will). Nice presentation, perfect for gifting.
Felix M.
For this price, this pen is a gem! I came across this pen by accident, and it is my first wood-based pen. All my previous fountain pens are metal or plastic. I am very impressed by how smooth the wood is and how much more comfortable it holds in my hand. In this picture I used J Herbin's Poussiere de Lune ink and it flows beautifully. The medium nib is slightly broad for my everyday handwriting. If there was an option to go with a fine or extra-fine that would be amazing. But still, I have no complaints about this pen and I strongly recommend it.
Babul A. Mukherjee
Very nice pen and elegant looking. Comfortable to hold, and a good weight in the hand. Would be better with a fine nib.
Anna Alfon
I absolutely am thrilled with this purchase! This is the best fountain pen ever! Not only is it sophisticated and beautiful to look at, it writes like a dream! I could not be happier!
Louie Jay Martin
I have been using this pen for quite a while now. The design is very simple yet very elegant at the same time.
Writing with the pen was very smooth on paper as well. I would recommend this to someone who’s just starting to used fountain pens. Good buy!
Mr S.
I have been a great fan of fountain pens from a very young age and over the years have been through quite a few expensive pens. I have to say that this pen is every bit as good, if not better, at only a fraction of the price.
Nicely made, feels great in the hand and has a smooth and continuous flow of ink when writing. Absolutely love it and will, without doubt be purchasing more.
On the other hand I was somewhat disappointed with the free see through pen that I ordered at the same time. Doesn’t feel as nice to hold, doesn’t write as smoothly and the ink often ceases up. Within a couple of days use the plastic had started to crack. I note that this is not a Dryden branded pen, but has JINHAU on the pen shaft and ink converter (I assume this is a sister company of Dryden).
Can’t fault the main item, but had I known, I wouldn’t have bothered paying the postage for the freebie.
Tia Colleen
The quality of this pen just blows my mind. This pen writes so smoothly and the ink flows so wonderfully well. I've never had a problem with the ink leaking so far, but if it starts to, I'll update the review. I would definitely by this fountain pen again. I would even go far as to recommend this pen to be your traveling companion. A lesson I learned is to never cheap out on a good fountain pen and the price for this pen is spot on. Of course there are always pens that are more pricey, which could mean higher quality, but even if you are new to fountain pens, this would make for a fantastic start. I would even propose this as being a wonderful gift to anyone.
Dan Buckles
Amazing fountain pen for the price. Writes smoothly and no leaks. The nib is fairly broad and is a very wet writer, so it's great for shimmering inks.
Crystal R.
Great pen for the price. Love the look and feel of the bamboo. The cap can sit on the pen, but the weight is more balanced without. I used cross ink in the provided converter and rarely had any flow issues. I actually had more when I used a thortons cartridge in it, though I may have not seated it properly. Going to stick with the converter and refill ink, and try the dryden cartridges to see if they work better.
Abby W.
It’s absolutely beautiful and very light weight! Thankfully with an email from the makers telling that it didn’t come with any ink, I was able to quickly purchase some. My father immediately wanted to try it out once he held it in his hand. The fountain pen writes smoothly and his hand, with ease, glided across the page. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves and enjoys writing! It even came with a beautiful, and very smooth bamboo case, I couldn’t be more pleased!
Jane
Lovely pen. Bought as a gift and recipient very happy.
D J Hoggins
This pen is great, I've only just got into calligraphy and I decided to get a decent pen, and boy does this pen deliver. The ink flows out of it, and writing with this pen is effortless. The case is a nice design and looks cool on the stand and is very smooth so you will not get any splinters. Beware this pen does not come with any in cartridges, but that was fine with me I prefare dipping ink. All in all very impressed with this pen. Although quite pricey I would definitely buy again.
Tracy
Great service not long to wait. Opening package give a wow factor . The box it came in was superb, well made and well presented as was the pen itself. All my expectations have been fulfilled to date. The balance of the pen was brilliant and the nib exactly suited me and my style of writing. What a superb writing instrument. I have not used cartridges to date but the ink refill unit was good. I would certainly purchase such a pen again with no hesitation. Thanks for such a great fountain pen.
John D.
Beautifully presented and very comfortable to hold. Even better is that it is lovely and smooth to write with. As a left handed person I've found many nibs don't write well for me, but this one is just perfect!
Mel Perry
I am very satisfied with the craftsmanship of this pen, and the accompanying box. It's beautiful, feels nice in my hand, and writes smoothly. I was concerned after reading some previous reviews, but I needn't have worried. I have had no problems loading ink, snapping the pen cap on, or with blotchy writing. I think this is a lovely pen, and at a decent price. I was also impressed with the company's follow up to ensure complete satisfaction. Customer service is something that seems to be lacking from a lot of places these days, so I very much appreciate exceptional customer service when I receive it. I will do business with Dryden again. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Gilbert Andrews
Very cool, my generation says "elegant". My high school graduate, world traveller grandson knows a class act. This pen is a class act to him. He is pleased. Pleased as he heads from North Carolina to his next life as a collegian in Ohio.
Joanna Grace
We purchased this item last minute for my father for Father’s Day and we were not disappointed as we were able to get it in time! Great gift for someone who has everything, as this pen is very unique.
Powerwriter
The solid feel in hand, the smoothness while writing and the flawless fit and finish are all at the level you would expect from a pen costing several hundreds of dollars more. I purchased this pen as a gift for a professional writer and she was thrilled with every aspect of it. So much so that she now uses it daily in her work. No better endorsement exists than that. Would highly recommend and absolutely purchase again.
Peanuthub
It's a beautiful piece. The price is affordable. I can only recommend everyone to buy it for birthday or Christmas gift. You should have one like that.
Simmer J.
This is my new favorite pen, and it meets my journaling needs. I will now be getting my pens from Dryden.
maher dakkak
Beautiful well made pen! No, it does not come with ink, but what fountain pen does? I use it at my office for signing notary documents, because it gives them a more professional look.
Thewritergal
Got this as a gift for somebody who is really into fountain pens. They really enjoy the wood feel and the quality, as well as the matching case. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a gift for a fountain pen or calligraphy enthusiast in your life.
Eli Cutz
The pen is beautiful and the perfect gift for my husband! It writes smoothly and doesn't bleed through the paper.
Alice Wang
This is a very nice looking fountain pen. It has a nice feel to it and writes well. I would buy this item again.
Reynaldo Santibanez
My first fountain pen and it works great!
Beverly S Smith
A little lighter in weight than I expected. Otherwise this pen has been a dream to use but all in all, it is a recommended item!
Mr. E
It's attractive, lightweight, writes smoothly, & is modestly priced. A key test of any such pen is its longevity, which (for me) still remains to be seen; but certainly it's off to a good start!
Peter L.
Lovely pen that writes smoothly and feels right in my hand...not too chunky and not too delicate - just right!
Alicia Kate Mondares
What I like about this pen besides the look of it, its the feel of it when I hold it in my hand. It fits perfectly. I like the way it writes and the weight of it.
Leo Ashner
I love this pen. I was looking for something unique and ''special'' to use for my journaling time. This was just the something that took my Journaling to the next level of intimate and unique. It is easy to use. I've yet to have any leakage issues, or other messy concerns I've had when looking at using fountain pens to travel with me anywhere. For the value and desired "earthly" look I wanted, it is perfect. I've used it on multiple paper types and it writes cleanly on them all. My journal is handpressed, "raw" cotton paper, and still clear without any bleeding that would blur or otherwise distort my words and letters. I love the wood look as it helps me remain grounded while transitioning from deep meditation to recording my thoughts without a stark contrast from calm to hectic that other more expensive and modern looking fountain pens have. I have had several people ask where I got it and how much it cost. They're bought themselves one and we've all gifted one or two to others.
Marcus A.
Great pen and a reasonable price . My adult daugher who collects pens is going to love it ! Beautifully designed pen that is just perfect for any occasion.
M. Garrison
I can tell you my son-in-law is very particular about writing instruments. Since he requested this pen I know he researched it thoroughly. Best review I can give.
Wendy Arty
Well, so far so good! I have tried my hand (Get it, Haha I crack myself up) at calligraphy before and I was just OK then I lost interest. Well I was getting into bullet journaling and I couldn't seem to find my other fountain pen set so i decided to see what amazon had and decided on this one... And I could not be happier! This writes so SMOOTH! I could never get the other one I had to write worth a hoot and I LOVE This one. and its so pretty and the case is also a great touch! This would make a beautiful Gift!
Tyler D.
This is a gift and not been given, received or used yet. I think it looks quite lovely and feels nice in the hand. I feel sure it will be fine.
Java Dude
3rd pen to date that I've ordered. I love this pen so much, I am gifting it. The gift receivers love this pen as well. You can't go wrong with a beautiful pen, especially for professionals.
Joan G
Beautiful package and great to give as a gift. The pen is lightweight and is so pleasurable to write with. No complaints and would really recommend to aspiring beginners out there just like me.
Patrick Wale
What I like about this pen besides the look of it, its the feel of it when I hold it in my hand. It fits perfectly. I like the way it writes and the weight of it. Worth the buy.
peapody
I absolutely love my new pen! it's beyond beautiful! Also, the service from this seller was above and beyond. I will have no hesitation in both shopping with them again and definitely Italy will be recommending them to anyone needing pens.
E. Archie
A well constructed writing instrument. Glad to be back to " fountain pen city". Fluid writing and comfortable to hold. Great choice. Thank you Dryden family for your product. I would recommend the pen to any fountain pen friends.
Julia N. Zettl
Love my order! The pen is a beautifully carved bamboo carved fountain pen in a bamboo box. Lovely nib. This company makes wonderful, sensibly priced pins. I have quite a few, I love fountain pens. This full size pen feels good in the hand and writes beautifully.
Sophia L.
This was a retirement present to ME! I love it. It is not only visually exquisite but writes perfectly. I so enjoy the feel of the beautiful nib on paper. It is comfortable in the hand and very well balanced. Thank you. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a really lovely fountain pen!
Zack Sean
Even better than I had imagined. It looks beautiful and writes perfectly. The weight in hand feels just right when using it. I highly recommend it.
JayMckeen
Once I filled the pen up, I grabbed some paper and began to write. The ink started to flow almost immediately and was very smooth across the paper. I am left-handed and hate when I get ink smeared across my hand, but the ink dried as soon as it touched the paper.
May Revels
I use this pen for journaling. Absolutely love it!
R. Eye
I really enjoy this pen from it's style to it's function. The case that the pen comes in is a really nice looking case to sit on your desk and adds an aesthetic look next to an old leather journal. The pen itself is easy to fill and works fine no excessive ink or anything. Writes very nicely and has a good feel in my hand and for the cost of the pen it's a great value.
Charisse Kay
Beautifully crafted writing instrument. Writes lovely Great communication and service. A really great pen at a great price
Derek G
This is by far one of my favorite pens out of about fifteen fountain pens. So smooth!
Allen F.
A gorgeous pen! It comes in a VERY NICE presentation case as well. I was impressed. This would make a perfect gift for a graduate. The cap fits snugly, and it takes standard international cartridges. A joy to write with, and with a smooth nib that glides across the page.
Truddy S.
It's exactly as advertised. The pen is light for a fountain pen and it's easy to fill. It writes just fine. The ink flows smooth enough. It's a very nice starter fountain pen as it's a bit handsomer than other low cost offerings. It comes with a matching bamboo case.
Peter Hue
Elegant, both in design and performance, and most notably - the perfect weight in your writing hand.
Seve L.
This pen is wonderful. It writes beautifully, and it's got a certain weight to it that I personally love, (in a way it feels more professional!)
John Mark Fuentes
I enjoy using a fountain pen for the ease of writing, no pressure needed and I have a natural pen stroke that I have often been complimented on my scrivnery. This pen is beautiful for its bamboo and accented nib. The case is a nice bonus. It is attractive and well made.
Elliot
Fantastic... I bought your beautiful pen for my friend in Swindon. She was so pleased with it and the quality. Elliot from Canada.
Weiss Sail
The pen is a work of art from its beautifully crafted barrel, to it's gold nib. I'm sure that it will last a long time and provide my wife with excellent service to match its superb looks.
Milly S.
The pen writes very well, and the ink flows from a standard cartridge evenly. Certainly the bamboo case and pen body add a note of visual interest, with each pen unique in its grain pattern.
Sarah Dane
Beautiful fountain pen, I'm totally in love with it. Fine point and really smooth to use. The seller is responsible and really helpful. I would recommend trying them out you won't be disappointed.
Tim Plune
Very nice writing and quality pen for the price! Also loved the fact that the company was very personable and helpful after the purchase and really seemed to care about my satisfaction with the product.
Farmer Dave
Writes BEAUTIFULY. Great pen. Easy to load. More transactions soon!
Joan Sim
It is a solid construction. Actually it has replaced my daily pen, now I dont go without it anywhere! :)
Marc Jr
This pen is absolutely stunningl! It will make a beautiful gift for my brother who is an MRI tech he is very particular about his pens and I think he will absolutely love this. What a stunning pen.
Diana Gomez
I like the smoothness of the wood and shininess of the metal. The nib is of good quality. The thickness of the strokes are somewhere between fine and medium, which is a good balance. The cap is well designed and attaches to the pen firmly so it doesnt get lost. Its a versatile pen and I am happy to have it in my collection.
Billy Sage
Beautiful pen, arrived quickly and was as described - Thanks!
Bryan B. Jr.
My son bought this pen and loves it.
Ricky Castle
I like the smoothness of the wood and shininess of the metal. The nib is of good quality. The thickness of the strokes are somewhere between fine and medium, which is a good balance. The cap is well designed and attaches to the pen firmly so it doesnt get lost. Its a versatile pen and I am happy to have it in my collection.
J. Thompson
I purchased this beautiful calligraphy pen as a gift. I'm very pleased with the quality of the pen as well as the box it comes in.
legallady
Beautiful bamboo pen with complimentary display/gift box. Good price point for daily use fountain pen. Will give to management team as a gift for volunteering to serve on project committee.
FloppyJoe
I bought this fountain pen for my girlfriends 20th birthday, she really loves it! It writes very smooth and looks elegant! Would likely buy from Dryden again.
Josh Hinton
The pen itself is fine, especially for the inexpensive price. The nib is fine point and writes smoothly. It feels comfortable in the hand. I would recommend it for every day use, it's a pen that I like to use but wouldn't cry if I lost it.
G. Strong
Excellent Pen. It was my first fountain pen and I love it.The wood finish on the pen and the container is very good.
E. Hill
I enjoy using a fountain pen for the ease of writing, no pressure needed and I have a natural pen stroke that I have often been complimented on my scrivnery. This pen is beautiful for its bamboo. The case is a nice bonus. It is attractive and well made.
Sarah
This is a very nice pen, well made, stylish at a fantastic price. The pen comes in a box which would not look out of place on a desk. The Dryden CE actually emailed me personally to confirm my satisfaction with my purchase and responded to my email back, that is a nice touch! I definitely would recommend!
Jimmy Clark
I love this pen. I was looking for something unique and ''special'' to use for my journaling time. This was just the something that took my Journaling to the next level of intimate and unique. It is easy to use, I have had several people ask where I got it and how much it cost. They're bought themselves one and we've all gifted one or two to others.
Sally
The pen was quickly delivered, securely packaged and well presented in its cardboard box keeping the wooden case nice and safe. The case itself is well made and compliments the pen which has a nice grain, a smooth finish and feels well balanced in the hand, the quality and look of the nib finishing the pen of perfectly. The pen has been purchased as a gift so I�m unable to give my opinion on how well it writes but if it as good as it looks it will be excellent.
Mica Seve
I absolutely am thrilled with this purchase! This is the best fountain pen ever! Not only is it sophisticated and beautiful to look at, it writes like a dream! I could not be happier!
Royce H.
This gorgeous fountain pen comes in a beautiful bamboo case. The pen itself is of good quality and the detailed workmanship is top notch. My handwriting is really not pretty so this pen would be wasted on me. My wife has beautiful hand writing and she is the one that uses this pen and she absolutely loves it.
Smitt
Amazing product. After giving it as a gift at first, I fell in love with it and ended up purchasing another. Great price for such a high-quality pen that could honestly sell well at twice the price. Have not experienced any drawbacks so far.
Jacob
Ah, what a beauty!! My pen just arrived in it's beautiful wooden box. I immediately put in the ink and have been using it every day. I will be giving a lot of these as gifts in the coming year!
Uzma
It was a gift for my son who is a keen collector and he is quite happy with this pen. Is is made by a small company, they have checked on our satisfaction through an email, which looked genuine and personal, nothing like so many computer generated emails we all get all the time...
Yes, quite happy with my choice: Dryden looks great, works perfectly fine, filling the ink was easy, arrived quickly... Yep, happy customer, cannot say anything wrong....
Jewel Mish
Easy to install and no mess. I have a lot of fun with this. Nice feel to it. Thumbs up seller!
Yna V.
Then pen is very cool looking and quite comfortable to hold. This is my first fountain pen. It took me some time to decide but it turns out that I did a great choice!
Primo A.
The pen and the box are beautiful. Fantastic and beautiful. Writes like a charm...flows with ease and doesn't dry out when left for a few weeks.
Andy
Product arrived very fast. I bought the pen for my son and he seems really happy with the quality of the product.
I feel shame that I didn't buy one for myself�
Veronica
Buy it! Plain and simple. If it is not just for the excellent quality and elegance of the pen in itself then maybe for the exceptional customer service you receive in addition! Worth every penny:-)
Israel
Nice pen writes well. There were whites spots on the section, but I was explained this was purposeful. I pleased.
Faithfulbee
It is a beautiful pen, superb in terms of design for its price, and good enough in terms of writing, especially comparing this to some other pens in this price range.
Kelly
This pen was a gift for a very discerning writer. He LOVES it, and the fact that it converts from ink refilling to cartridge is a great boon.
He also loves the look and feel of it, and he is a man of impeccable taste.
Sophie Y.
The pen writes smoothly, without blotching or lack of ink flow. Can be used with ink or ink cartridges. The pen arrived in a lovely wooden box. The pen feels very comfortable to hold, not too heavy but not light. Very easy to produce good hand writing! I wish I had found this earlier! Probably one of the best pens I have used and I am quite particular and fussy with pens!
Tyrone Leon
The Dryden Bamboo Fountain pen is a decent looking and writing pen. I like the look & feel of the wood. Great, love it! And love the cute little box it came in!
Ellena Sue
Writes like Jeremy Guscott used to play rugby, glides effortlessly. Excellent pen,really smooth writer,and comfortable to hold. Great choice, truly wonderful handcrafted fountain pen. I am so pleased with received good. Very well recommended!
Deann P
It is a very nice pen, very cool looking and it has a nice weight to it. It writes very smoothly. All in all a real good pen.
George
I am very happy with this pen! It’s really a very quality pen. Writes beautifully. I order a second one as a gift.
Big Bill
Fits the pen perfectly, I like the colours and the flow. Perfect combination from one seller. Thank you and hoping I could buy more in the future!
Mark
I am very pleased with the prompt and courteous service from this company. I have bought this pen as a gift and am delighted with it's look and feel, as well as packaging. It is beautifully crafted and also comes in a smart presentation box. I am certainly tempted to buy more now that I have seen the excellent quality of the pen, box and company!
Ridersaid
The case and pen appear of a very good quality and I had a little go writing without ink and it seemed good. Excellant fountain pen, well made easy to hold nice to look at.
Michael
Excellent service - the company made an effort deliberately to communicate with me and asked me how I was finding the product. Much appreciated human touch and would recommend. Pen looks great - haven't been able to use it myself as its a Christmas present for someone else but tempted to get myself one!
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