Tom’s Studio reviewProducts, prices, shipping and returns

Tom's Studio hand-crafts refillable pens, calligraphy pens and creative tools built from long-lasting materials.

Tom’s Studio is a UK brand that hand-crafts creative tools for writing, calligraphy and art. It sells refillable pens, calligraphy pens, inks, nibs, journals, watercolours and stationery, aimed at calligraphers, artists, illustrators, designers and people who journal.

What stands out

  • Refillable pens, including the Lumos Pro and Ori Highlight, designed to be used every day rather than thrown away
  • Hand-crafted pens made from long-lasting materials such as Corian and brass
  • Delivery Duties Paid shipping to the USA, Canada and EU countries, with no customs charges or VAT on arrival
  • Returns accepted within 30 days on unused items in their original packaging
  • Products sold at retailers such as Harrods and exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

How Tom's Studio compares

Its terms beside those of the 35 gifts and stationery shops read on this site so far. Every figure is taken from that shop's own pages.

  • 30 days to send things back: longer than 19 of the 21 gifts and stationery shops read here.
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Handcrafted, refillable creative tools

Tom's Studio designs and makes refillable pens, calligraphy pens, inks and creative tools built to last, positioning itself against disposable culture. Its catalogue spans fountain pens, fineliners, calligraphy pens, marker pens, nibs, inks and accessories, with prices running from £1.95 to £295 and a middle price of £48. Founded by a product and furniture designer, the brand emphasises craft, quality materials and sustainability, and offers personalisation such as engraving. It suits calligraphers, journallers, artists, illustrators and designers. Shipping is calculated at checkout; UK standard delivery takes 1-2 business days, and USA and Canada orders ship DDP with no customs charges on arrival. Returns of unused items are accepted within 30 days, with the customer covering return postage.

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Handcrafted creative tools with refillable pens

Tom's Studio crafts refillable pens, calligraphy tools, inks, and stationery from the UK, with a catalogue of 92 products ranging from 1.95 GBP to 295 GBP and a middle price of 48 GBP. The brand offers refillable pens such as Lumos, Wren, Ori, and Field Mouse, along with fountain and fineliner pens, calligraphy nibs, and handmade accessories. Shipping is handled from the UK, with standard delivery estimates of 1-2 business days for UK, 3-5 for Europe, 5-7 for USA, and 8-10 for the rest of the world. Returns are accepted on unused items in original packaging within 30 days of delivery, with refunds processed within 7 working days of arrival. The brand suits creative people seeking handmade, refillable tools and durable materials.

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Handcrafted refillable pens

Tom's Studio designs and hand-makes refillable pens, calligraphy tools, inks and creative accessories from its UK workshop. The brand focuses on durable, well-crafted writing and drawing implements, including fountain, fineliner and mechanical pens, alongside a wide range of inks, nibs and paper goods. Orders ship from the UK within up to 3 business days, with standard UK delivery in 1-2 business days and international options available. Returns are accepted on unused items within 30 days. The brand suits creative professionals and enthusiasts who value long-lasting, thoughtfully designed tools.

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What Tom’s Studio sells

Tom’s Studio sells refillable pens, calligraphy pens and creative tools. Its pen range includes the Lumos, Wren, Studio Handmade, Ori and Field Mouse lines, covering fountain pens, fineliner pens, calligraphy pens, a mechanical pencil and the Ori Highlight and Ori Whiteboard refillable marker pens. The shop also stocks fountain and fineliner pen inks, mini ink sets, calligraphy ink, shimmer ink, waterproof and permanent inks, calligraphy and fountain pen nibs, and the One-Dip-Nib ink reservoir. Further products include journals and notebooks, calligraphy and stationery essentials, ink pots, artist’s ceramics, pencils, starter kits, creative books, tutorials and guides, workbooks and practice pads, paintbrushes, watercolour sets, handmade watercolours, Winsor & Newton x Tom’s Studio products, artist’s pads, gift sets, gift cards and bundles.

Tom’s Studio prices

Tom’s Studio prices its products in pounds sterling. A catalogue sample of 92 products read from the store’s public product list shows prices running from 1.95 GBP to 295 GBP, with a middle price of 48 GBP. Individual examples include the Möbius + Ruppert Brass Pencil Sharpener at 6.50 GBP, A6 Notebooks made from Coffee Cups at 3.65 GBP, Pick ‘n’ Mix 5 Mini Inks at 18 GBP, The Studio Pad at 19.95 GBP, the Nikko G Calligraphy Nib at 3 GBP, the One-Dip-Nib at 30 GBP, the Wren refillable writing pen at 35 GBP, the Flourish calligraphy pen from 39 GBP, the Ori Highlight refillable marker pen at 45 GBP, the Lumos Pro infinitely refillable pen at 59 GBP, the Mechanical Pencil at 65 GBP and The Complete Creative Advent Calendar at 245 GBP.

Tom’s Studio shipping

Tom’s Studio ships orders from the UK, invoiced in the local currency displayed at checkout, and shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on destination, order weight and courier options. Standard delivery estimates are 1-2 business days for the UK, 3-5 business days for Europe, 5-7 business days for the USA and 8-10 business days for the rest of the world. DPD Next Day Home Delivery is available in the UK, with orders placed before 12pm dispatched the same working day for delivery the next working day. All orders to the USA, Canada and EU countries are shipped Delivery Duties Paid, so there are no customs charges, duties, import fees or VAT to pay on arrival. Orders to the rest of the world may be subject to local customs or import fees, which are the recipient’s responsibility. The brand is currently unable to ship to British Forces Post Office addresses.

Tom’s Studio returns

Tom’s Studio accepts returns on unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery, and a receipt or proof of purchase is required. The customer is responsible for the postage of returning items unless they are faulty, and a tracked or signed-for service is recommended. Returns are processed within 7 working days of the parcel arriving at the studio, and refunds are issued to the original payment method, where they may take up to 3 business days to process into the account. Pens that have been inked or used cannot be returned unless they are faulty. Gift cards, personalised or engraved items are final sale and cannot be returned, and shipping costs are non-refundable.

Discounts and offers at Tom’s Studio

Tom’s Studio states on its site that buying 3 One-Dip Wonder ink reservoirs saves 15%. The One-Dip Wonder is described as a game-changing ink reservoir that pops on the back of a nib and is priced at 4.50 GBP. The shop also lists bundles among its product categories.

Good to know about Tom’s Studio

Tom’s Studio was founded by Tom, who studied furniture and product design at university and worked in a blacksmith’s forge before making his first pen from Corian and brass on his father-in-law’s 1960s Myford Engineering lathe. The brand’s stated values are that its products must be better than those currently available, made with the same flair and ingenuity an artist applies to their own work, and built from materials that stand the test of time. Tom’s Studio products have been sold at retailers such as Harrods, and the brand was selected to exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In 2020 Tom was joined by his wife Gemma, who has practised calligraphy since she was twelve. Order processing typically takes up to 3 business days, with an extra day for personalised elements such as engraving.

What was read

These pages of Tom’s Studio’s own website, on 15 October 2026:

This page sets out what Tom’s Studio offers, from what it publishes about itself. No product was bought or tested.

In the words of Tom's Studio

We are happy to accept returns on unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery.

Tom's Studio, Returns policy

the customer is responsible for the postage of any returning items (unless deemed faulty)

Tom's Studio, Returns policy

We aim to process all returns within 7 working days of the parcel arriving at our studio.

Tom's Studio, Returns policy

Refunds may take up to 3 business days to process into your account.

Tom's Studio, Returns policy

Short answers

How much does Tom's Studio charge for shipping?

Tom's Studio calculates shipping costs at checkout based on destination, order weight and courier options. Standard delivery estimates are 1-2 business days for the UK, 3-5 business days for Europe, 5-7 business days for the USA and 8-10 business days for the rest of the world.

How long do I have to return an item to Tom's Studio?

Tom's Studio accepts returns on unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery, with a receipt or proof of purchase required. The customer pays the return postage unless the item is faulty.

Which countries does Tom's Studio ship to?

Tom's Studio ships from the UK to the UK, Europe, the USA and the rest of the world, with standard estimates of 1-2, 3-5, 5-7 and 8-10 business days respectively. The brand is currently unable to ship to British Forces Post Office addresses.

Will I have to pay customs charges on a Tom's Studio order?

Tom's Studio ships all orders to the USA, Canada and EU countries Delivery Duties Paid, so there are no customs charges, duties, import fees or VAT to pay on arrival. For the rest of the world, local customs or import fees may apply and are the recipient's responsibility.

What does Tom's Studio sell?

Tom's Studio sells refillable pens, calligraphy pens, fountain pens, fineliner pens, a mechanical pencil, inks, nibs and tips, journals and notebooks, calligraphy and stationery essentials, watercolours and brushes, artist's accessories, gift sets, gift cards and bundles.

How quickly does Tom's Studio process and dispatch an order?

Tom's Studio typically takes up to 3 business days to process and ship an order, with an extra day allowed for personalised elements such as engraving. UK orders placed before 12pm with Next Day Delivery selected are dispatched the same working day.

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