Monument Grey Tom Hessin Charles 1870 Gherkin Fountain Pens

Inspired by one of London’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tom Hessin Charles 1870 Gherkin Fountain Pen translates contemporary architecture into a distinctive luxury writing instrument.

The design takes its cues from London’s iconic Gherkin building, with a precision-engineered barrel featuring an intricate diamond-patterned surface that echoes the building’s glass façade while also tying into Tom Hessin’s signature legacy diamond motif. The result is a pen with exceptional visual texture, architectural character, and a distinctly modern British aesthetic.

The Charles 1870 Gherkin is built with a metal body for a substantial, weightier feel in the hand, finished in lacquer and detailed with the collection’s diamond pattern. Signature design elements include a five-diamond clip detail, bird emblem finial, and TOM HESSIN center band.

Choose from three striking finishes:

All Black – Black lacquer paired with a British-made black PVD clip and matching black details for a sleek monochromatic look. The standard version features a black PVD JoWo nib in Fine, Medium, or Broad. An ultra-flex gold-plated nib option is also available.
Monument Grey – Sophisticated grey lacquer accented by a British-made chrome clip, bird emblem finial, and Tom Hessin logo band. Fitted with a stainless steel JoWo nib in Fine, Medium, or Broad.
Sky Blue – Soft sky blue lacquer with the same intricate diamond detailing, complemented by a chrome clip, bird emblem finial, and Tom Hessin logo band. Available with a stainless steel JoWo nib in Fine, Medium, or Broad.

Each fountain pen includes a converter and one standard black ink cartridge and arrives in a luxury Tom Hessin presentation box with foil-blocked branding, a soft-touch platform, ribbon detail, and pen leaflet. The collection is backed by a two-year mechanical warranty.

Architectural inspiration, tactile detail, and a substantial metal construction come together in the Tom Hessin Charles 1870 Gherkin Fountain Pen—a bold choice for writers and collectors drawn to British design, modern engineering, and pens with a strong sense of place.