Pens, Paper, Inks: Stationery Presents for Him, for Her and for Kids for 2024
With the Halloween decorations heading back into the attic and Mariah Carey set to defrost, it's time to start thinking about Christmas 2024!
Feeling the holiday cheer, but stuck on what to gift? Fear not, The Hamilton Pen Company is here with our 2024 gift guide, tailored to spark that gifting inspiration. From family to friends, we've got something for everyone in our treasure trove of writing instruments, stationery, and nifty accessories.
Fancy something a bit quirky? Check out our Hamilton Hut, it's a toy heaven for the young and the 'young at heart'. This guide isn't just a list, it's a collection of our top sellers, team favourites, and best items for 2024. And remember, it's a guide, not a rule book! Feel free to wander through our website for more ideas. Spot something you like? Just click on its picture and voila! Welcome to Santa's workshop (or our online store when the elves call in sick).
Let's jump in with both feet like Santa down a Chimney!
The Perfect Christmas Gift 2024: Bottled Ink!
Raise a glass to bottled ink (but be careful to never muddle up the ink and the drink!) a gorgeous gift for Christmas 2024. With seemingly endless options and styles to suit any taste, show someone you care this festive season with a little bottle of inky joy!
Diamine Inkvent Black Edition 2024 Advent Calendar
This is perhaps a little bit of a trickster Elf because it is a run-up-to Christmas gift but we couldn't NOT include it! The absolutely brilliant Inkvent advent calendar from Diamine is back and just as wonderful as ever!
Get ready to dip your nib into a world of colour with the annual event that's got every fountain pen enthusiast buzzing - the Diamine Inkvent Advent Calendar! This year's Black Edition is spilling over with 25 fresh ink hues that span standard, sheen, shimmer, scented, chameleon, and star bright inks. It's like the 12 days of Christmas, but double the fun and a dash more inky! This 2024 edition comes with an impressive list of ink colours that sound as good as they look: Baltic Breeze, Chilly Nights, Cosmic Glow, Cranberry, Forest Gateau, Fruit Cocktail, Good Tidings, Grotto, Icy Lilac, Lemon & Lime, Lullaby, Marley, Mint Twist, Noble Fir, Nutmeg, Pine Needle, Potpourri, Salted Caramel, Sleigh Ride, Snow Globe, Tundra, Vibe, Wilted Rose, Winterberry, and Wishing Tree. Now, before you get too carried away, remember: these shimmering, sheening inks are a bit like divas - they're gorgeous but can be a tad fussy. Avoid leaving them in your pen for too long, especially if you're using a vintage piece with a fine feed system. They're better suited for short, dazzling performances!
Pelikan Edelstein Ink of the Year 2024 - Golden Lapis
An inky Christmas list wouldn't be complete without the inclusion of the Pelikan Edelstein ink of the year for 2024: Golden Lapis! Not only is this a beautifully presented bottle of ink...it's a uniquely stunning and well-behaved ink to boot!
Discover the magic of the Edelstein Ink Collection, lovingly crafted with a secret ingredient that guarantees buttery smooth writing and pampers your treasured fountain pen. Imagine a pop of vibrant blue kissed with a touch of golden sparkle. That's the Golden Lapis gemstone for you, once the bling of kings, symbolising power, wisdom, and a shield against negativity. Today, it's still a beacon of peace and emotional zen. This blend of colour dynamism and tranquil vibes gives your handwriting a uniquely expressive twist. The golden sparkles dance in the ink, lending your words an ever-changing colour show. Fun fact: Edelstein is German for gemstone, and each ink hue mirrors the captivating colour of a specific gem. Each 50 ml glass bottle has a satisfying heft and voluptuous curves that are a joy to cradle in your palms. Got a gold flake sinking to the bottom of the bottle? Just give it a good shake to wake it up! Keep in mind, though, due to its love of settling down, we suggest not leaving this ink in your fountain pen for too long, especially if it's a vintage pen with a delicate feed system. Enjoy the fun of writing with Edelstein Ink of the year Golden Lapis responsibly!
Wearingeul Fountain Pen Ink - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Spell Book
A highlight of the Christmas period is the joy of pantomime and the Wearingeul Wizard of Oz Spell Book brings the delight of Panto, Christmas Movie Magic and that perfect touch of nostalgia all in a stunningly creative box...a perfect inky Christmas gift!
Dive into the enchanting world of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz with this whimsical ink set inspired by Lyman Frank Baum's magical creation from 1900. Add some Christmas magic and Join Dorothy, our brave farm girl heroine, on her colourful quest in the land of Oz, where she outwits the Wicked Witch of the West, with her loyal dog Toto and a quirky crew of new friends! Every character from Baum's imaginative saga comes alive in radiant hues and playful ink splashes. Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow are all waiting to leap off the page and into your heart, courtesy of our vibrant ink series. Each ink bottle is a tribute to the distinct personality of each character, captured in a symphony of colour. And guess what? The fun doesn't stop there! With the DIY 'glitter potion', you can add a sprinkle of magic to your ink, creating your own sparkly masterpiece. Contained within this pack are four 30ml bottles of ink from the Wizard of Oz series and four 10ml glitter potions. A brilliant gift for ink-lovers and cinephiles alike!
Bottled Ink: The Perfect Christmas Gift
Bottled ink makes for a wonderful Christmas gift, whether for ardent fans of the medium or for beginners dabbling in all things inky!
L-R: Diamine Inkvent Purple Edition Fountain Pen Ink - Tinsel, Ferris Wheel Press Ink - Frontenac Blue, Graf Von Faber-Castell Ink - Moss Green
Explore bottled inks at The Hamilton Pen Company and put a smile on your loved ones face this holiday season.
The Perfect Christmas Gift 2024: Notepads, Sketchbooks and Planners
Give the gift of creativity and organisation wrapped up in a beautiful cover this year with sketchbooks, notepads and planners!
Leuchtturm1917 Square Hardcover Sketchbook - Port Red
Meet the Leuchtturm1917 sketchbooks, the ultimate canvas for your creativity. With their 225mm x 225mm square size, they're just the right amount naughty and nice! —not too big, not too small, just right! Here's the scoop: Their 150 gsm paper is so pure and white, it could give Frosty the snowman a run for his money. Whether you're a Picasso with your pastels or a Da Vinci with your charcoal, it's the perfect sidekick for your artistic adventures. The colours on this paper? So vivid they'd make a 90's Christmas tree jealous. The mince pie on the top: 112 pages of acid-free paper. Because who wants to worry about their masterpieces getting spoiled over time? Not you, that's who! But wait, there's more! How about a gusseted pocket for your little trinkets? A page marker so you never lose your place? An elastic enclosure band to keep all your genius ideas in check? And, it gracefully opens flat because it doesn't want to cramp your artistic style. Dimensions? Still 225mm x 225mm. Because why mess with perfection, right? Plus, you get a sticker for labelling and archiving. So you can say, "oh, this old thing? Just my gallery of brilliance neatly organised in a Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook." Also available in Lemon, Black and Denim but we think the Port Red is a delicious festive delight!
PAP Rasmus Leather A6 Notebook - Brown
For a little opulence this Christmas, the PAP Rasmus Leather A6 Notebook in a classic brown is an elegant choice.
Introducing the PAP Rasmus Leather A6 Notebook, a perfect blend of style and elegance crafted from vegetable tanned Italian leather. This Christmas, why not impress with a gift that blends aesthetics with practicality? The cover features a brass press button closure and includes a replaceable A6 notebook filled with ivory Scandia 2000 paper- a paper of superior quality that adheres to the stringent environmental standards of the Nordic countries (the Nordic Swan). Expertly handcrafted in Sweden from premium hide, tanned using natural vegetable tannins sourced from Tuscany, Italy, it's more than just a notebook, it's a statement of sophistication. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own or gift this exquisite piece of craftsmanship.
Yop & Tom Goal Planner - Forest Green
Do you know someone who loves to be organised (or could do with a little help in that department!), have you got a friend who loves setting New Years' resolutions ...The Yop and Tom power of three Goal Planner is a great gift for the organised and disorganised alike!
Check out the Top and Tom power of three Goal Planner! It’s more than just a place to jot down tasks, it's a science-inspired system to help you unlock your dreams and achieve your goals. Tired of digital notifications buzzing all the time? Take a refreshing plunge into the world of distraction-free planning. This planner gives you the space to design goals that actually matter to you. Go on, dare to dream big and live out your full potential!
This A5 planner is a joy to use with 120 GSM sustainably sourced paper in a dazzling pure white, perfect for your fanciest pens. It packs 222 pages, each designed to help you keep track of yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly goals. The vegan leather cover isn't just gorgeous, it's also stain-resistant. And it opens flat, so there's nothing standing in the way of your planning fun.
Plus, it's undated - because who said fresh starts are only for the New Year? Love colours? These planners come in three shades - Sunshine Yellow, Charcoal, and Forest Green. Each hue is inspired by nature, with the Forest Green having an extra sprinkle of festive cheer. Plus, there are three divider ribbons to keep you on track with The Power of 3. It's not just a planner, it's a party for your plans!
Paper, Notepads and Sketchbooks: A Gift not just for Christmas
With a huge variety of notebooks, folios, notepads, sketchbooks, calligraphy paper and a whole host of papery delights at The Hamilton Pen Company, the perfect companion for any stationery lover is just a few clicks away!
L-R: Ferris Wheel Press 'The Always Right' Notebook - Seaside Glass, Blackwing Medium Slate Notebook - White, Stifflex artWORK Book - Van Gogh
Explore our full range here. Sit back and relax in the knowledge that you just found the perfect Christmas gift !
The Ultimate Gift: Perfect Pens for Christmas!
Well, it's nigh on impossible to narrow down Hamilton Pens' selection of pens and pencils to deliver a succinct list of the best choices for Christmas gifts...so, I present to you...a selection of bestselling writing instruments which scream festive almost as loud as a drunk Aunty singing along to the 'Fairytale of New York' over a buffet table of cheese and puddings.
Legami Erasable Rollerball Pen Set - Naughty or Nice
He's making a list and checking it twice...trying to find out who's naughty and Nice...Legami has Santa covered for both list making and assessing 'niceness' with this adorable set of three Christmas themed rollerball pens.
Needs no explanation really...the perfect stocking filler for the young and young at heart. Get ready for a sprinkle of Christmas cheer in your scribbles with the 2024 Limited Christmas Edition of Legami's erasable pens, featuring Rudolph, Santa, and a cheeky Elf! These vibrant, fun-filled pens can make any oopsie-doodle vanish without a trace, just like Christmas magic with their heat-sensitive ink! This nifty pen is like a magic wand in your hands, allowing you to erase, delete, and rewrite with a flick of the wrist. Just sweep your mistakes away with the eraser stud and voila! The ink disappears as if a fairy waved her wand! Thanks to the unique gel ink that reacts to the heat from the erasure, you can scribble over your blunder immediately with the same pen. Now, isn't that fun?
Conklin Herringbone Signature Fountain Pen - Red
Want to make a Conklin fan's Christmas remarkable? Here's the deal: the Conklin Herringbone Signature series. It's old school meets bold school, with a dash of style and a splash of elegance. The Herringbone pattern is not your everyday design, oh no. It's carved into the solid metal barrel by a super precise computerised engraver, because only a machine could manage that level of perfection. This chic pattern, echoing the classic Conklin crescent shape, is showcased under a vibrant translucent lacquer and armoured with several layers of epoxy. It's the suit of armour ensuring its polished appearance stays intact. The robust chromium clip proudly sports the iconic “Conklin” name with the same font used since the Middle Ages (just kidding!). The centre ring flaunts the Conklin “C” and is flanked by four Conklin crescent shapes on each side. The fountain pen is versatile too, accepting both standard cartridges or a converter (included). The nib sizes? You pick, we've got 'em all. All this wrapped in a swanky, flock-lined gift box. Talk about a perfect Christmas gift!
Cross Bailey Fountain Pen - Red Lacquer
Elevate your writing experience with the Cross Bailey fountain pen, meticulously crafted with an aesthetic that demands attention. Its multi-grooved chrome centre ring, adorned with intricate engravings and a sleek modern clip, showcases a unique style that's bound to turn heads. Touched with a deep red lacquer, it radiates a festive charm, making it a splendid gift this Christmas.
The Cross Bailey pen is a masterpiece of traditional, balanced design and distinctive cap-over-barrel styling. The rich red lacquer finish and chrome-plated appointments add to its allure. With its stainless steel medium fountain pen nib, it delivers a flawless and quick-drying ink flow. It comes with two black fountain pen cartridges (CRO-8921) - as neat and easy to replace as a ballpoint or rollerball refill. An optional converter (CRO-8751) is also available, enabling you to fill the pen from bottled ink. So, why wait? Indulge in the Cross Bailey pen, a perfect blend of style, function, and tradition.
Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pen - Scarlet with Gold Trim
