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Benu

Benu make pens in some seriously wild patterns and materials, and we love them. It took us longer than it should have to start stocking them - we had samples. We loved them. They were just so bright and colourful, with glitter and flakes of gold in the resins! But we decided they were just too wild for other people to want them.

 

Fortunately, we had another think about this later, and realised that if we all loved them, maybe we're not as strange as we think. Or, maybe we are, but some of our customers are just as strange. Either way, we realised we just had to share them with you.

 

Based in Yerevan, Armenia, Benu was founded by Alex Semanin and Kate Dmitrieva, who wanted to use their background in watches, jewellery and home decor, to make writing instruments with a strong emphasis on fun, with bright and stylish designs. We love them, and we don't think we're going to be alone in that!

Benu Minima

Benu Euphoria

Benu Briolette

Benu Scepter

Benu Talisman

Benu Hexagon

Benu FAQ


What’s the history of Benu?

Benu is a relative newcomer to the world of fountain pens, but they have certainly made an impression. Started in 2016, they are now based in Yerevan, Armenia. The Benu name comes from an ancient Egyptian deity and an early word for what we would know as a Phoenix.


What makes Benu different?

You can see what makes them different just by looking at their pens! They go for bright and bold designs, in very unusual styles. So unusual that we made the odd decision not to sell them at first. We loved the pens, but were worried they were a bit too much for our customers. Luckily we second-guessed ourselves, and it turns out our customers love them as much as we do.


Recommended Benu products

Benu’s Talisman’ range draws inspiration from myths and legends from around the world; from four-leaf clovers to dragons.

The Euphoria range is devoted to ‘different sources of simple, hedonistic pleasures.’ They have pens inspired by alcohol, like ‘Vodka’ or ‘Bloody Mary Cocktails’. Others are based on travel, like ‘Tropical Voyage’ or ‘Bora Bora’. There should be something in there that you like the sound of, and the designs are very striking.