Reliable daily writers
Comfortable fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints for work, study, journalling and everyday notes.
Fine writing at Jottershop
Fountain pens &
writing tools
in Derby.
Find an everyday writer, a thoughtful gift or a distinctive addition to your collection. Visit our Derby shop to compare fountain pens, nibs, inks and refills with exceptional, personal advice.
Try before choosingCompare balance, grip and writing feel in store.
Advice that fitsEveryday writing, gifting, study or collecting.
Inks and refillsHelp finding compatible cartridges, converters and refills.
A pen for the person and purpose
Find the right
writing companion.
Buying a fountain pen should feel considered, not complicated. Tell us how and where it will be used, and we will help narrow the options with honest, practical guidance.
Pens worth giving
Thoughtful writing gifts for milestones, graduations, new roles, birthdays and people who appreciate beautiful objects.
Distinctive pieces
Ask about current special editions, limited editions, finishes and unusual additions for established or emerging collections.
The Jottershop pen guide
Details that change
the way it writes.
Bring an existing pen, a writing sample or simply a question. We can help you understand the practical differences without drowning you in terminology.
Nibs and line width
Fine, medium or broad—and how your handwriting, paper and pressure affect the result.
Ink and filling systems
Cartridges, converters and bottled ink, with compatibility guidance for your chosen pen.
Paper pairing
Choose notebooks and paper that suit fountain-pen ink and reduce feathering or bleed-through.
Care and refills
Practical help with replacement refills, basic cleaning and keeping a favourite pen in use.
Visit our Derby pen shop
Come in and find your next brilliant writer.
We welcome pen lovers, collectors, students and gift buyers from Derby, Derbyshire and across the East Midlands. Product, nib and edition availability can vary, so contact us before travelling for a particular pen.
Jottershop
5 Ashbourne Road
Derby, DE22 3FQ
Derby, DE22 3FQ
Opening: Monday–Saturday, 11am–2pm
Other times by appointment only.
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