Gilbert House Pens

Bought for my dad for his 80th birthday gift. Was happy to see it arrived in nice packaging -small embossed cardboard box, inside the pen was in a velvet pouch and all padded and a spare refill for the pen. The pen itself is really nicely made and finished.

I recently bought an Orange Box Elder Burl Hybrid Fountain Pen from Gilbert House Pens. It arrived rapidly in excellent condition in the post. It was just as attractive in my hand as on the website. Because of the way it is made I know that it is truly unique. It writes beautifully and I am sure it will not be the only pen I buy from them.

Fantastic pen, beautifully balanced like all my Gilbert House pens and such a pleasure to write with. Really lovely example of a PM5 too, I love this pen!

I enjoy my fountain pen very much. Writes and feels so good and is so exceptionally well made from such a fascinating material.

This pen is truly stunning. It is so beautiful and writes like a dream. Thank you to Brad for encouraging me to try the Cypress nib, which I love. Photos really can't do this beauty justice!

Beautiful product, beautifully finished, and great communication. Highly recommend Brad!

love the pen! I always wanted a wood and acrylic pen, and this is a perfect color combination for me. Thanks for making this such an easy transaction.

beautifully made, the material is far better than I ever imagined (unexpected chatoyancy) it's wonderful to hold and to write with. Brad is a lovely chap to owrk with, and I look forward to owning another of his pens at some point :-)

Fantastic work

Some years ago I went to a lecture given by a top manager from computer giant IBM and during it he posed the question "how do you know when something's just right?" And his conclusion? - when it makes you smile.

And it's true, I realised, and I've used it as a yardstick ever since. And that's exactly what happened when I saw the Jigsaw fountain pen listed - it was so lovely I was smiling. And, having bought it, I just have to hold it and look at it and I cant help beaming from ear to ear. The craftsmanship is exquisite and it's easy to appreciate the skill required to assemble the tiny, laser-cut pieces of the eight different woods used to cover the barrel and cap, and the quality of the pen's body on which the jigsaw sits.

Pure craftsmanship and an absolute joy to use, and to smile at!

This is a marvelous pen. I love the weight and balance, and the nib is perfectpy tuned. This was a great purchase!

My first impression was of the natural feel of the blending of the burl with the shimmering blue green resin. It can really be appreciated in the sunlight.
The pen has a good feel in the hand, and I would say that my hands are medium to large. The pen does not post, but it is unnecessary to do that in any case since the pen is plenty large as is. The nib is a two-tone Bock steel in fine, and is well tuned out of the box. Perhaps tuned by the maker…
All and all I am very happy with my purchase and would consider future purchases from Gilbert House Pens.

This is an exquisitely crafted, beautifully weighted and expertly precise instrument. I have never had such a beautiful pen. I feel it truly works with my hand and that the writing feels more collaborative as a result. Such flow.

Great gift for a fountain pen lover!