9 Best Calligraphy Pens UK 2024

Our pick for the no. 1 spot is from the ever-reliable Pilot, who've created an incredible set of calligraphy pens for beginners and experts alike. The ink flow is exceptional and the pen itself is wonderfully sturdy, as you would expect from such a well-known brand.

These pens come with detailed instructions on how to maintain them as well as some writing techniques to practise. You can even buy each pen individually if you want to give them a try, but why not buy the whole set? There's really no reason not to as they're budget-friendly and will last you absolutely ages. A must-have for any calligrapher's pencil case!

This calligraphy set from Staedtler has everything you need to get started when learning traditional calligraphy techniques! It contains a wide range of nibs, many different colours of ink, and even an instruction booklet and some practice paper. All this is kept in a neat little tin for easy storage and transportation.

While you may find yourself wanting to invest in more tools later down the line once you've really honed your abilities, this is a superb starter set that's well worth spending a bit extra on.

Just starting out with calligraphy? This set of brush pens is an excellent first purchase as they'll be useful throughout every stage of your journey. The sheer number of different nibs included means that whatever project you're working on, you'll be able to create lines in a variety of thicknesses.

Whether you just want to play around with something creative or find yourself wanting to master the craft, these pens will be handy to have in your stationery stash - they're totally refillable, with a smooth and even ink flow. What's not to love?

Although you may not be able to accurately replicate traditional fonts with this set, it's perfect if you're looking to pick up a range of pens to work on your own lettering and experiment with modern designs. The massive range of different-sized nibs allows you to try as many different styles as your brain can come up with!

The fact that this is a non-refillable product means it may not be for everyone, but we'd say the number of pens you get for your money and the variety of nibs included more than makes up for this. 

While this pen is easy on the eye, it's not at all a case of style over substance - the wooden holder is comfortable to use and the huge range of nibs are suitable for many font styles.

Compact and neatly packaged, this product would make a lovely gift and the storage box makes it handy for travelling with too. It may not suit the needs of the more advanced user, but it's an elegant choice for casual calligraphy sessions.

When working for hours on a piece where the smallest mistake could ruin everything, a good quality pen is extremely important. Like the other Japanese import on our list, you can't fault the quality of this product! 

Luckily, except for any extra delivery costs, you won't have to pay too much for that high quality as these pens retail at an extremely low price point considering you get three in a pack. The only downside is that they aren't refillable and don't have changeable nibs either, meaning you'll have to throw them away once they're empty.

Let's get the obvious part out of the way: this is an incredible-looking pen that comes in a beautiful display box and with a variety of nibs. If you're looking for a gift for someone who has a burning passion for the written word, you can't go too far wrong with this. It also features a real feather for added elegance.

In terms of practicality, however, it's a bit of a strange one - while it isn't really suitable for a complete beginner, it's also a bit too ornamental for the serious calligrapher. There's certainly enjoyment in the feeling of dipping a feather into ink when writing, but it is something of a novelty that will probably wear off.

There are a couple of Japanese imports on our list, as many calligraphers and artists have a fondness for the effectiveness of their drawing products - this is especially true when it comes to brush pens. Pentel is a particularly well-known brand that offers high-quality tools such as this one.

The only reason this sits so low on our list is that there are less expensive and more readily available products on the market. Still, those who have an interest in writing out beautiful hanzi and kanji should definitely seek one of these pens out.

This simple set is an affordable option containing three broad nibs of varying sizes, as well as a couple of ink cartridges, to get you trying out all kinds of fonts straight away.

Sadly, this product doesn't have the best build quality and the ink flow isn't quite up to the standard you'd be looking for when taking the craft a little more seriously. If you're a beginner looking for a relatively cheap way of trying out traditional calligraphy though, this is a great place to start!