Does it come with ink?

Yes. The box includes three ink cartridges and a converter, so you can start with cartridges or fill from a bottle.

Which nib size should I choose?

Extra fine suits small handwriting and cheap paper, fine is the safe everyday choice, and medium gives a wetter, bolder line.

Is the body metal or plastic?

The barrel is stainless steel with steel trim, so it is heavier and more durable than resin pens.

Can I use bottled ink?

Yes. The included converter lets you draw ink from any bottle instead of using cartridges.

Is it a good first fountain pen?

It is a reasonable step up from plastic starter pens, though its weight and steel nib suit someone who writes in short sessions.

What does the warranty cover?

A one-year international warranty covers manufacturing defects; wear parts like the nib after use are not typically included.

Where is the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen cheapest?

At Goldspot Pens, for $29.60, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 8,340 ratings.

Where can I buy the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Goldspot Pens, Ellington Pens, Cult Pens, FlaxPentoPaper, Truphae.

Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen

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Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen

Best price now

$29.60at Goldspot PensChecked 5 h ago

Compared across 7 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Best price today: $29.60 at Goldspot Pens (checked Nov 14, 2026).
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Our take on the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen

The Ellington Scarlet Slate is a metal-bodied fountain pen with a deep red barrel and steel trim, sold with a gift box, three ink cartridges and a converter. It comes in fine, medium or extra fine nibs, so you can pick the line width that matches how you write. Buyers rate it highly and single out the smooth, consistent flow and the comfortable weight in hand. Against plastic starter pens it feels more substantial and looks more formal; against premium gold-nib pens it is a simpler steel-nib writer, and the finish is the main thing people either love or find heavy for long sessions.

Best forProfessionals who want a formal-looking everyday penGift buyers who want a boxed set with ink includedWriters who prefer a metal barrel and noticeable weightFountain pen users who want a choice of nib width

Pros

Stainless steel barrel with a deep red finish and steel trim
Three nib widths: fine, medium and extra fine
Comes with a converter, so bottled ink works out of the box
Three ink cartridges included for immediate use
One-year international warranty
Consistent, smooth ink flow reported by owners

Cons

Steel nib, not gold, so less spring than premium pens
Metal body is heavier than resin pens for long writing
Only one barrel color per pen; no interchangeable sections
Cartridges are standard short type, not proprietary long ones

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Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen price history

Lowest price we've seen: $26.43 on Nov 14 at Cult Pens. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 14.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 58,340 ratings

With 4.8 out of 5 from over 8,000 ratings, owners mostly praise the smooth writing, the rich red finish and the comfortable feel in hand. The recurring reservations are the weight over long sessions and the stiffness of the steel nib.

What people mention

Writing smoothnessPraisedOwners say the nib lays down ink evenly and writes smoothly from the first fill.
FinishPraisedThe deep red barrel and steel trim are described as elegant and well made.
WeightMixedSome like the substantial metal feel; others find it tiring in long writing sessions.
Nib feelMixedThe steel nib is reliable but stiff, with little line variation for flex fans.
Value setPraisedBuyers appreciate getting a converter, cartridges and a gift box in one purchase.

About the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen

The Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen is built with a stainless steel barrel and decorative trim. Its design is described in the style of traditional British pens, and it is made for both professionals and pen enthusiasts.

The pen is offered with fine, medium or extra fine nib sizes. It comes with 3 ink cartridges and an ink converter, and it is packed in a gift box.

Barrel: Stainless steel
Nib sizes: Fine, medium, extra fine
In the box: Gift box, 3 ink cartridges, ink converter
Warranty: 1-year international warranty

Questions and answers

Does it come with ink?: Yes. The box includes three ink cartridges and a converter, so you can start with cartridges or fill from a bottle.
Which nib size should I choose?: Extra fine suits small handwriting and cheap paper, fine is the safe everyday choice, and medium gives a wetter, bolder line.
Is the body metal or plastic?: The barrel is stainless steel with steel trim, so it is heavier and more durable than resin pens.
Can I use bottled ink?: Yes. The included converter lets you draw ink from any bottle instead of using cartridges.
Is it a good first fountain pen?: It is a reasonable step up from plastic starter pens, though its weight and steel nib suit someone who writes in short sessions.
What does the warranty cover?: A one-year international warranty covers manufacturing defects; wear parts like the nib after use are not typically included.
Where is the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen cheapest?: At Goldspot Pens, for $29.60, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 8,340 ratings.
Where can I buy the Scarlet Slate Fountain Pen?: 7 stores we checked sell it, including Goldspot Pens, Ellington Pens, Cult Pens, FlaxPentoPaper, Truphae.