Alan Lloyd
Kendal's Pen Man
The “Auld Grey Town's” best kept secret

Visit and see his collection, an “Aladdin's cave” of Pens, Inkwells and Vintage Writing Equipment.

Past
See the fascinating and intriguing objects involved with writing from years gone by:
Hydraulic Inkwells, Bronze Nib Wipes, Ebony Quill Cutters.

Not to forget those that time has buried in obscurity:
Wax Jacks, Bougie Box's, Pounce Pots, Seals, dip pens, and so much more.

Present
Co-existing elegantly with the old are beautiful modern Fountain Pens, by Visconti, Onoto, Pelikan, Conway Stewart, Pilot and Laban.

Writing accessories of today: handmade Italian Leather Pen Holders, Journals, Inks of many hue, Calligraphy Sets, Inkwells

Future
We take delight in introducing people of all ages to the pleasure of the written word, Letters to a Loved One, Invites to a Party, Entries in Daily Journals
The list is truly endless.

Calligraphy
We arrange and host demonstrations of Calligraphy, these give the opportunity for hands on individual instruction, by skilled and experienced artists.

Booking is essential as places are necessarily limited.

Kendal's Best Kept Secret
Certainly worth discovering, come and see Alan for careful advice on that Special Fountain Pen, skilled repaired to a Treasured Writing Piece,
or a Valued Gift.