Fountain Pen Shop

Brought my Namisu pen in that was skipping and they fixed it right up. They didn’t have any extra nibs to swap out the gold stub Block nib but they helped me swap around the steel and titanium nibs and clean up the steel nib I’ve been using. Good selection of pens. Walked out with a Lamy and some Iroshizuku ink. Very helpful and great customer service. Highly recommend.

This may be the single most knowledgeable man on the planet when it comes to pens and inks. My first fountain pen was the Pilot Vanishing Point that I bought in their amazing store. This man and his wife are the most honest business folks I think that I have ever encountered. They suggested that I try and much less expensive pen– around 20 dollars before investing in the much more expensive Vanishing Point. They let me write with what seemed like more than 20 pens, but I fell in love with the one Fred carries in his pocket. They helped me choose inks that would work best a work. They didn’t laugh when I was trying to choose inks by the pretty bottles.
Their store is in an out of the way industrial strip mall, but it has been worth the nearly 250 mile round trip to get there.

EXCELLENT! Discovered this nifty little place via Unilocal,and had to stop by since my boyfriend & have recently gotten into fountain pen-​ning (journaling for him, handlettering for me). I also wanted to get him a present, and the Fountain Pen shop boasts all the right brands, models, accessories, and colorful inks from Noodler’s to Pilot’s; things you would only find in a store like this. I was overwhelmed with all of the brands at first, but Fred & Judi are extremely helpful, patient with all of my endless questions, and have a wonderful sense of humor. They had a great deal on a LAMY fountain pen set, complete with an ink bottle and five cartridges, that I couldn’t pass up. They allow you to sample different inks & pens, practicing my cursive & getting use to the feel of the pen. I also got a Noodler’s Flex Nib pen at a good price, & a small black ink bottle, for myself :) Overall great service! Needless to say, we are definitely coming back.

I was flying to LA to visit a friend and talked her into driving me to this shop because I dropped my beloved Sailor Pro Gear and it landed on its perfect 21k nib. I don’t have a fountain pen shop in my town, and the Popular Internet Fountain Pen Fixer charges $ 30 just to look at the pen in addition to repair fees and a six month turn around.
Frank took care of me in 15 minutes for $ 20! I picked up pretty blue Pilot ink while I was there. I would totally take a weekend trip to LA to visit the shop again — 300 miles away and it’s worth it!

what an awesome place! i cannot wait to go back. i brought in 2 pens to see if they can be repaired, etc. 1 was ok but the other needed a new nib from the manufacturer. fred and his crew got me the right info and i was able to get help directly through the manufacturer. i asked for to see any vintage flex nibs pen… well they did not disappoint! i was shown a 1922 golden ruler pen which was inked up for me to try and bam!!! what an amazing pen. exactly what i was looking for. i cannot wait to go back and be part of their pen club. such a treat to have this gem of a spot in CA

Outstanding service, quality and value. Fred is very knowledgeable – really a guru of fountain pens. The selection is Fabulous. There is no need to drive to the West Side to shop for pens. His repairs are excellent.

Just got some Father’s Day pens. This shop is a real gem! Lots of pens with lots of history. They have pens with all different price ranges so everybody can enjoy collecting quality pens. Fred provides great service and he is a really character as well as his lovely assistant. Very special, unique place. If your a pen enthusiast, there is no other place to go.

They care about their customers’ enjoyment of pens. Because they seem to genuinely enjoy the experience of fountain pens. It’s a wonderful store that helps pass down a rich tradition.

just a note … they are closed on monday. going there for pen advice

Had been wanting to stop here since I took up my FP hobby. Stopped in about a week and a half ago, and Judi helped me find my first upgrade pen, a Cross ATX.
Fred was on the phone the whole time, but I’ll definitely be back, and hope to meet and talk with him.
I was in a bit of a hurry, but can tell there’s lots there to look over, and I plan to do just that!

I ran in here while out traveling, and let me just say that Fred and Judi are both awesome! They have a lovely selection of pencils and pens and inks, and are extremely patient. Fred is a wellspring of knowledge to boot. Super people and fantastic shop! If you’re in the area you really should stop by.

I purchased a Hero 300 online that had a few issues. I took it in to the Fountain Pen Shop in Monrovia to have it cleaned out. They were able to restore the smooth flow of ink that a fountain pen should have.
The second visit was to buy a gift for my department director.
They have a great selection of new and antique fountain pens, luxury ballpoint and rollerball pens, and luxury mechanical pencils to choose from.
Check them out, they’ll be happy to see you.

Awesome little shop! Fred was extremely patient listening to what I was looking for, and took the time to explain the nuances of various nibs grinds before I finally settled on a balance between a standard italic and a cursive italic.
I’m extremely happy with the results, and he invited me back to his shop for free adjustments to the grind if necessary. A great experience overall looking at all the cool stuff in the shop, and a wonderful resource to have in he San Gabriel Valley.

I was in the shop today and they were so helpful. They had me try out several pens and inks to find the right fit. Fred even fixed the nib on my vintage pen for free. Great people and a great shop. They were a little short on stock only because of this weekend’s show.

I needed to change my Waterman’s nib from medium to extra fine. I looked everywhere and the only store in a 45 mile radius was this one — that’s how rare a store it is.
Fred is simply great when it comes to Fountain Pens. He knows his collection well and is very willing to help you find the perfect fit for your hands. I found mine after an hour of trying out different nibs. I decided to trade my Waterman in for a beautiful Lamy. It was an amazing experience being there.
He even has a great collection of inks for all you fountain pen enthusiasts!

The only thing I don’t like about this store is that it’s a 90 minute drive from my house! Fred has a wonderful collection of fountain pens, along with some pencils and other types of pens, for sale and on display. He gave us good advice on reviving some older fountain pens my husband had acquired, and encouraged us to try out several different types of pens. We spent about an hour and a half and $ 50 in the store, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.

I knew before I came into the Fountain Pen Shop that I would love it. As a self-​proclaimed pen addict, who is just getting into fountain pens, this shop was on the top of my «to visit» list. The staff are absolutely amazing and very knowledgable! They made me feel welcome right off the bat! They’ve got a pretty wide selection of pens, both vintage and new, from affordable to luxury (well, sorta luxe). With the vintage pens, Fred let me try some of the pens out and I found one in my price range the second time around. Their ink selection is the best I’ve seen at a «brick and mortar» shop. Judi (I think that’s her name) helped me out both times I’ve gone and even suggested a place where I might find an ink I bought there before, but is now discontinued.
The only bad part about the Fountain Pen Shop is that it’s almost 75 miles away from me. If I lived closer, I’d be there all the time!

I only go for pre-​1930, super flexible pens– getting harder to find– but leave it to Fred to get «brand new» 1930? dead stock!!! Among other amazing finds including all makers & colors of ink usually in stock (Noodlers always on hand) — most fountain pen needs are hard to satisfy over the internet– there’s not another retail pen shop in all of LA, if not S. Cali! Very VERY reasonable prices– they are not out to take advantage– they are honest, fast & responsible in all ways.
Treat yourself to such a great treat– once these things go they are all gone– we just don’t make pens like this anymore… :(

I am glad to have found this place. They have great service and knowledge about fountain pens.
I came here to repair my fountain pen, which they were able to do. Also, they have a wide selection of inks.
Come here and take a look; you won’t be disappointed!

Three years and three more Cross fountain pens later. I still love going to this shop! It feels like being in a toy shop — Exquisite pens and the best ink made by Waterman, Cross, Parker, Sheaffer, Aurora, Faber-​Castell, Mont Blanc, you name it! Fred knows the exact kind of nibs you prefer writing with. I prefer medium to heavy nibs for my notes and sketches. Every time I have requested him to pick one for me, Fred’s got it spot on. For many years, I used Mont Blanc for my black fountain pen; Fred recommended Aurora this time and I love it! Great, great store and even greater folks!