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The Olika is an amazing bargain - a refillable fountain pen that uses standard international cartridges, can use a converter for bottled ink, and has a good comfortable rubber grip, for such a low price. Supplied with three cartridges, so you have everything you need for a while, at least. All that, and a wide choice of colours too!
Yes, it's quite basic, with just a simple plastic clip. There's no decoration, but the body and cap are pleasantly curved for comfort. Then there's the straightforward round rubber grip with a pattern of dimples. It's not fancy, but it works, and feels nice in the hand.
The nibs are steel, with real tipping for a nicer writing experience. The feed is a bit different to most fountain pens. Instead of a path of narrow channels, it's a hidden piece of fibre material, just like the ink feed in a felt-tip pen. Again, it's simple and it works. Yes, it's a bit harder to clean out if you change inks, and it may be harder to rescue if you let it dry out completely, but when the pens cost so little, why not have one for each ink colour you use?
Available with fine or extra fine nibs. Those who like broad lines will have to look elsewhere! Pen body coloured to match ink colour, but in brighter neon shades!
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery for orders over £30, and just £3 for smaller orders. Tracked 24 is available as an option, for £2.50 on orders over £30, £5.50 on smaller orders. Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Next Day* available for £7.50, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
For more, see our Delivery Information page.
The Olika is an amazing bargain - a refillable fountain pen that uses standard international cartridges, can use a converter for bottled ink, and has a good comfortable rubber grip, for such a low price. Supplied with three cartridges, so you have everything you need for a while, at least. All that, and a wide choice of colours too!
Yes, it's quite basic, with just a simple plastic clip. There's no decoration, but the body and cap are pleasantly curved for comfort. Then there's the straightforward round rubber grip with a pattern of dimples. It's not fancy, but it works, and feels nice in the hand.
The nibs are steel, with real tipping for a nicer writing experience. The feed is a bit different to most fountain pens. Instead of a path of narrow channels, it's a hidden piece of fibre material, just like the ink feed in a felt-tip pen. Again, it's simple and it works. Yes, it's a bit harder to clean out if you change inks, and it may be harder to rescue if you let it dry out completely, but when the pens cost so little, why not have one for each ink colour you use?
Available with fine or extra fine nibs. Those who like broad lines will have to look elsewhere! Pen body coloured to match ink colour, but in brighter neon shades!
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery for orders over £30, and just £3 for smaller orders. Tracked 24 is available as an option, for £2.50 on orders over £30, £5.50 on smaller orders. Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Next Day* available for £7.50, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
For more, see our Delivery Information page.