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Dryden Designs is a family-owned business and the brainchild of Michael Dryden, a master calligraphy artist and fountain pen aficionado. Fed up of exorbitantly priced fountain pens that all too often proved unreliable, he set out to create his own line of luxury writing instruments that don't break the bank. Today, Dryden Designs is a highly respected, prominent business in the global luxury fountain pen arena. Our core values, listed below, form the bedrock of everything we do:
- Innovation
- Beauty
- Customer-Centric
- Exceptional Value
- Aesthetic-Functional Balance
- Pioneering Vision
DRYDEN DESIGNS | MODERN CLASSIC COLLECTION
Decadent Purple
This fresh, elegant, reliable fountain pen from our Modern Classic Collection is a true marriage of the sophistication of finer days with the latest technology of modern times. Hand assembled and checked for flawless quality, it gives high precision and exceptional writing comfort for every occasion, coupled with a gorgeous design. With this pen in your possession, clients, colleagues, and friends will know you for your taste, class, and sophistication. Upgrade your pen collection today.
- Smooth Metallic Finish
- Suitable for left and right-handed writers
- Hand Assembled
- Perfect for Journaling & Calligraphy
- Gift Ready
- Medium Nib
- High-Quality Converter Included
Experience A Modern Classic In Decadent Purple
See for yourself why they say the pen is mightier than the sword.
Only when you pick up a Dryden pen can you truly appreciate its magnificence.
Make every stroke distinctively yours.
Every nib is handcrafted and triple-checked.
Rediscover the joy of writing, whether it’s for business or pleasure.
The Finest in Poetry, Movement and Design
A DRYDEN PEN NEVER DRIES OUT, NEVER BLEEDS, NEVER DISAPPOINTS
The nib’s innovative design dispenses a steady and smooth flow of ink no matter which angle you place nib to paper.
GIFT READY
Your Dryden Decadent Purple fountain pen will arrive in a sumptuous velvet gift box, an ideal gift for a colleague, relative or anyone who values the pleasure of writing.
CHOOSE CARTRIDGES OR BOTTLED INK
Order your ink cartridges from Dryden, or if you prefer using bottled ink, an ink refill converter is included free and found inside the barrel of the pen.
JCP
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
This is a great pen. Writes smoothly with no extra ink comes out when writing. It’s a is a design. I love the color.
shaik
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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Tony
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
This Dryden pen is pretty good. Ink flow is good. Cartridge snapped in well. Weight is good. Good value for the cost. Works well. Pleased with the purchase.
Greg Hammen
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
Worth every penny. Smooth writer. Surprising quality for the price.
Jennyville
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
This pen is beautiful. It has a nice weight to it that makes it obvious that it’s well made. More importantly, it writes like a dream. The nib is beautiful as well. Highly recommended.
Alberto Alonso Avila
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
Very nice elegant fountain pen and smooth as heaven and affordable price.Thanks
Swaggy
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2025
A beautiful piece of writing instrument. I ordered the red coloured pen, and it arrived on time. It looks very elegant, and the overall structure is sturdy. The flow of ink from the nib to the paper is quite smooth, I must say. It comes with six black ink cartridges, a refill converter, a well-designed box, and a letter from the owner of Dryden Designs. On the very first use of the pen, I wrote content worth around three pages in my journal. I haven't found any defects till now.
Ed Lee
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
I bought the pearl white since it was the cheapest of the cheap and it feels a little cheap, but it looks fine. The ink cartridge required some manipulation, but it started working. The pen moves well on paper and the ink does not skip. I have an unprofessional looking signature, but this true ink pen elevates it. You can’t do better for a starter ink pen and you can upgrade after making CEO.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
After a thankfully very mild stroke my handwriting because illegible. So, I purchased this pen and several cursive writing workbooks to address this problem. Spent some time comparing pens and this one seemed like a quality product for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, before I had used up the first ink cartridge it started leaking, badly. All the fittings were tight, but it was occasionally, after about 5 - 10 minutes of use, releasing a large blob of ink through the nib onto the paper and my fingers.Being optimistic and hoping it was a problem with this particular item, I proceeded to the Amazon process of replacing it. Then I found Amazon no longer picks up return items for free, I'm a prime member by the way. So, pen cost $28.27 and I'm being charged $7.99 for it to be picked up for return. I'm a 74-year-old disabled veteran living on SS and a Disability Pension with no working car and no bus service and an Uber to the nearest UPS office would cost about $24. Until recently Amazon did return pickups for free, now I'm being charge by Amazon to pick up a defective item they sold. This is outrageous. Wanted to share.
Sally01
Reviewed in Australia on November 25, 2020
This was my second Dryden pen as I was happy with the first but unfortunately, there is an issue with the cap and it does not fix to the body of the pen which means that it falls off all the time and the nib constantly dries out.I got in touch with Dryden and asked them to replace the cap. They came back to me and said that they would replace the entire pen and asked for my postal address which I duly provided even though I had provided a copy of the invoice which had my name and address on it. After a few days Dryden got back in touch with me and asked for photos showing the issue. I duly provided photos showing how the inside of the cap kept falling out and how the cap did not fix to the pen as it should when the pen was not in use. After another few days Dryden got back to me and said that they were unable to help me as they did not post to Australia even though they wuold have known this from my initial email.I think this is very poor customer service from Dryden and I am quite naturally disappointed in the outcome.
Navneet
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2020
I really like the slim design and it's outer shining cover. Refill process in itself is so satisfying.Packing was good, a little improvement inside the cover to have a better holder would make it amazing gift.Otherwise, mechanics and design is awesome.
Anne Chadwick
Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2019
I received this pen a couple of days ago and I'm very, impressed with the quality, craftsmanship and design. I ordered the purple one and it's vibrant and very eye-catching. The only thing I did not like is it does NOT come with any ink so I had to order a box in addition which meant I couldn't use the pen for a few more days (I didn't realize this prior to ordering) however, it does come with the tools needed to fill it yourself from an ink well.I will most certainly buy these pens as gifts for people and I can't wait to start writing letters to friends and family at home in the UK.
Tova in Toronto
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2019
Love the happy colour choices, such as this pink and the weight felt good. What I don't like is the feeling of the ridge before the nib against my fingers but it's a common problem.
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