Cult Pens Reviews 

92,327
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 3,585 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently praising the exceptional service. Customers frequently highlight the exceptionally fast shipping, secure packaging, and the wide range of wonderful writing instruments and stationery available on the website. Consumers also deeply appreciate the extremely helpful support team and the delightful, unexpected little treats thoughtfully included with every single parcel. Some reviewers were not happy with specific items, mentioning minor flaws, unexpected design details, or performance disappointments regarding particular refills. A few other people also felt that certain delivery choices or shipping expenses could be handled better to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been impressed by Tom's Studio products and customer service. I have made two orders, the second one I altered at the last minute and my order was adjusted which was great. I have ordered the O... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order always dispatched quickly and packaged well. It's obvious that Cult Pens take care and check the order is correct before sending. Items always as expected or even better - no disappointments her... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a legit outfit. Cult Pens wins hands down on customer service - highly recommended to buy from Cult Pens. I am an international customer from Singapore and it can risky to buy from online s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have placed several orders with Cult Pens; they are my go to vendor of all things writing....I have tried other companies who have fallen short, by sending damaged goods, or packaging with little to... See more

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Company details

  1. Stationery Store
  2. Art Supply Store
  3. Office Supply Store

About Cult Pens

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Cult Pens is the leading website in the UK for pens, pencils and refills. We have an unrivalled range of over 37,000 products in stock from over 100 of the world's finest writing and drawing brands. We process your orders promptly, offer comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales service and answer any and all questions by phone or email, no matter how odd!

We're recommended by Customer Services departments at Pilot Pen, Uni-ball, Pentel, Zebra, Staedtler, Stabilo and Faber-Castell.

We sell every conceivable type of pen from 50p to over £2000; from office pens to art pens; from industrial markers to collectors' fountain pens.

We don't make you buy whole packs of pens; we have no minimum order; UK delivery is free if you spend £100 or more, with free worldwide delivery on larger orders; and we're just as happy to sell you a couple of pens to use at home or 10,000 pens for your business.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overcharged on postage, nib exchange refused, and no reply to my complaint

I ordered a Lamy AL-Star pen and ran into a nib issue. Despite Cult Pens advertising a nib exchange service, I was told I'd have to send back the entire pen instead.

What really annoyed me was the postage. I was charged £3.95 twice — once for the original delivery, once to buy return postage via their website — for an item that should cost about £1.55 each way by Royal Mail Large Letter. £3.95 is Royal Mail's rate for a Small Parcel up to 2kg, so I was billed as if I'd sent something many times heavier than a pen. That's £7.90 total for postage that should have been around £3.10.

I wasn't given the option to use my own postage or a cheaper service — I had to pay their rate to return the item at all.

I sent a formal written complaint requesting a refund of the excess postage (£4.80) and clarification on the nib exchange policy and returns charges under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. I've had no reply at all.

Disappointing experience from a company that's usually well reviewed — hoping this gets some attention since email hasn't worked.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're sorry to see you're review John!

I can't see that we've receive any emails from you, but I'll send you an email now with some more information.

Sincere apologies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great shop

Great shop, everything came well packaged and on time.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so happy to hear that everything arrived well-packaged and on time. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my purchase

As always, very pleased with my purchase. Cult Pens kept me well informed prior to delivery, and everything came nicely packaged.

4 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so pleased to hear you're very happy with your purchase! It's wonderful to know we kept you well informed and that everything arrived nicely packaged.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cult pens were great

Cult pens were great, despite having given wrong delivery address they forwarded the ink cartridges on promptly and without charge.
They are genuinely helpful and knowledgeable to deal with.

13 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so pleased to hear that we could assist you with the delivery and that you found our team helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

as always

as always , fast delivery never had a problem with the service from this company.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so pleased to hear that you consistently receive fast delivery and have never had a problem with our service. Thank you for your continued support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They do everything well

They do everything well

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We are so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with us! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We truly appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order was exactly what I expected it…

My order was exactly what I expected it to be and delivered quickly.

12 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so pleased to hear that your order was exactly what you expected and that it was delivered quickly. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

straight forward ordering process

straight forward ordering process, delivered quickly and good value.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so pleased to hear that your ordering process was straightforward and that you found our delivery quick and our products to be good value. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They had what I was looking for when no…

They had what I was looking for when no one else did plus they had some amazing exclusive Diamine inks with mini heads in them!

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so glad we had exactly what you were looking for, especially our exclusive Diamine inks! We appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice of products, delivered quickly

It was easy to order from a good range of products. Items packed well and delivered quickly

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so pleased to hear that you found our product range good, your items well-packed, and that they were delivered quickly. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is always a pleasure to deal with…

It is always a pleasure to deal with CULT PENS.
Excellent service and delivery.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We are so pleased to hear that you consistently have a positive experience with our service and delivery. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality goods and reliable service

You can rely on this company for a fast and efficient service. Quality products at a good competitive price, I return again and again as I always get what I need here.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so happy to hear you can always rely on us for fast and efficient service with quality products at competitive prices! It's wonderful to know you always find what you need here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid service

Rapid service. Product carefully packed

28 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're glad to hear you appreciated our prompt service and careful packaging. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The quality and variety of their…

The quality and variety of their products are impressive, plus the delivery time is astonishing

12 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so happy to hear you appreciate the quality and variety of our products, and our astonishingly fast delivery! Thank you for your wonderful feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service but pen not quite what was expected 😕

Great service which made sure I got the last pen. Fast free delivery in 2 days. Very friendly staff. Thanks.
Less positive is what I expected the pen to be. I expected an exclusive pen, it is to an extent. But the pen is the same pen as the 'Tom Hessin Charles Collection Fountain Pen Highland Green' what makes it limited is the faux emerald on the top of the cap. There are only 20 of these, but my certificate shows a number over 1500, rather than 1 of 20.
All that said, the pen itself is lovely, with a beautiful resin body.

26 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with our service and staff, and that your pen arrived quickly! We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding the pen's exclusivity and the certificate numbering, please do pop us an email if you haven't done so already and we can look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grateful for the selection, availability, and price

I found the Rhodia Touch Calligraphy pad here, when it's extremely difficult to find anywhere, especially at a decent price. So grateful.

27 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so happy you were able to find the Rhodia Touch Calligraphy pad with us, especially at a great price! We appreciate your kind words.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible Refills

Website and service was very good, sadly the Monteverde Gel refills i bought are atrocious. they gel is very patchy and like writing on sandpaper.

21 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We appreciate your feedback regarding the Monteverde Gel refills. We haven't had many other complaints so hopefully it's just a faulty refill, we'll contact you directly to discuss further and offer a solution. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service and wide product range

I almost always use Cult Pens for stationery purchases these days. Their range and quality are excellent and the service is second to none.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so happy to hear that you almost always choose us for your stationery purchases! It's wonderful to know you find our range and quality excellent, and our service second to none. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great range of pens

Great range of pens, ink and stationery.

The web site and support are excellent

27 August 2026
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Reply from Cult Pens

We're so happy to hear you enjoyed our wide range of pens, ink, and stationery! We're also thrilled that you found our website and support to be excellent. Thank you for your kind words!

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