Scribe Rollerball Pen – The Reader's Catalog

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Last updated 02 Jun 2024

Scribe Rollerball Pen – The Reader's Catalog

This pen is an exceptionally fine writing instrument, recently featured in a Financial Times piece about choosing the best diaries, notebooks, and pens. The columnist, Luke Edward Hall, writes: “… the pen of my dreams [is] the modern Scribe pen …[it has] a simple, smart shape with a rounded lid and a weighty feel. It l

This pen is an exceptionally fine writing instrument, recently featured in a Financial Times piece about choosing the best diaries, notebooks, and pens. The columnist, Luke Edward Hall, writes:

“… the pen of my dreams [is] the modern Scribe pen …[it has] a simple, smart shape with a rounded lid and a weighty feel. It looks kind of retro, I suppose, but not annoyingly so. It is just a brilliantly designed tool and the perfect accompaniment to my diary of choice. I am not a pen snob (boring), but I do believe that we should take as much enjoyment as possible from utilitarian objects.”

Scribe pens are made in France of proprietary resins from a renewable resource. The comfortably weighty, balanced feel is a result of the solid brass interior. When you are ready to write, remove the round tip-protector and snap it on the back of the pen with a satisfying “click”. The ceramic rollerball produces a controlled black ink flow. Long-lasting fine point refills are available.

The company, founded in 1930, was originally dedicated to high quality, finely engineered saddlery; it still produces leather goods. It later expanded to become one of the most highly regarded manufacturers of writing instruments.

Pen closed is 5 long
Pen open with cap on end is 5.75 long