Welcome to Paladin Pen Company; an enchanting realm of artistry and expression where exceptional design and exquisite craftsmanship collide. Bore from the fervent passion of a vintage fountain pen enthusiast and restoration expert, Paladin Pen moves the fountain pen trade forward by returning it to its humble beginnings. Our goal is unconventional innovation: Distinguished and sophisticated pens of remarkable quality, designed in-house with inspiration from historic pen profiles, at an affordable price.
Dare we say we make a pen fit for royalty on a commoner’s budget?
Our Company
Some call it “going analog”, but we simply call it tradition. Whatever you choose to call it, those of you who know the enigmatic satisfaction of writing with a quality fountain pen know that it becomes a cherished object of your affection.
Take a Paladin Pen in your hands. Feel its ideal dimensions. Study its beautiful lines. Put it to paper. You will immediately understand why we take great pride in the time and attention we put into every meticulous detail and fully appreciate our commitment to superior quality, elegant design, and timeless allure.
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In the 8th century, the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne’s court was home to the Twelve Peers: His foremost members. They were fearless and loyal subjects who carried out his orders to dispel the Umayyad after their invasion of Gaul and restore Christianity in the region. Although they succeeded, many gave their lives.
In the 12th century, the Matter of France, a body of medieval literature and legendary material associated with the history of France, the name Paladin first appears in the cycle Chanson de Geste (Old French for “Song of Heroic Deeds”). It details Charlemagne’s crusade and highlights the chivalry and heroism of the Paladin’s.
It was from then on that romantic portrayals of Paladin’s spread the world over. Although not all the names of these Paladin’s are known, it was well established that Roland was the leader of the Twelve Peers and Olivier displayed remarkable fearlessness and bravery.
The Paladin
The Middle French word paladin originates from the Latin word palatinus, which when translated, means “of the palace”.
Over time, paladin came to refer to other high-level officials in the royal courts. Today, a Paladin is defined as a knightly champion, often associated with a strong oath or commitment to a cause, typically involving justice, protection, and upholding good.
Our name is a creative ode to the great Paladin’s of the past. We believe our purpose is to champion the use of fountain pens and the art of handwriting, which has come eerily close to extinction with the invention of computers, tablets, and cell phones. We here at Paladin Pen Company are committed to our cause and wish to uphold good by providing a product worthy of the name.
If you would like to join our cause and become a “Pen Paladin” in the Legion of Legend, click the button below and join our e-mail list.
Shop the Collection
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Charles le Magne
The Flagship Fountain Pen
“Charles the Great”
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La Chanson de Roland
The Executive Fountain Pen
“The Song of Roland”
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Olivier de Vienne
The Essential Fountain Pen
“Oliver of Vienna”
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Vintage et Antique
Restored In-House
“Vintage and Antique”
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Le Chevalier
Core Color Hand-blown Glass Pen
“The Knight”
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Der Ritter
Pure Color Hand-blown Glass Pen
“The Rider”
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Encre
Premium Fountain Pen Ink
“Ink”
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Accessoires
Curated Collection of Accessories
“Accessories”
Vintage Pen Restoration
Our founder Matt started restoring vintage fountain pens years ago as a way to learn more about them and to affordably add them to his personal pen collection (he is a HUGE Parker fan, by the way). Unexpectedly, it became a much-needed escape from the stressors of his full-time job, and he soon found peace and tranquility in the process. It wasn’t long until his family and friends suggested he start what some call a “side hustle” to make a bit of extra pen purchasing money, while doing something he loved. In just a year, he was able to establish the business and successfully build a list of clients that continues to grow to this day. Although he doesn’t have as much time on his hands as he used to, he still enjoys helping people preserve their vintage pens.
If your pen is leaking ink, broken, missing a part, or has nearly any other issue, we can almost always perform a repair, or if needed, a complete restoration. We have an extensive network of vintage fountain pen part retailers, so if it is a replacement part you need, we will do our best to source it. For more simple repairs, we keep a stock of latex sacs, diaphragms, and common parts on hand.
*We will always inform you if we are unable to find a replacement part, if your pen may be too fragile to risk repair, or the cost to repair is significantly higher than the value of the pen.
Fountain Pen Restoration
Unveil your pens original beauty with a complete refinishing service. Great care is taken and multiple steps occur to deep clean, deoxidize, remove surface scratches, polish, shine, and protect your pen. When you get it back, you’ll be guaranteed to fall in love with it all over again.
Below are before and after pictures of an Ebonite Cartier Diablo Fountain Pen, circa 2000s, that spent 13 years in the salty, humid environment of Hawaii. The pitting and oxidation were deep within the ebonite, but after some love, it looked as good as new!
Fountain Pen Refinishing
Click on the button below to request a restoration or refinishing estimate.
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