Honolulu Pen Shop

I have an affinity for fountain pens, one that was rekindled recently. As someone who likes to see and hold a pen before buying it, the choices were always fairly limited.
I had been meaning to stop by at this shop for a while as it was recommended highly by a couple of people who had purchased their pens here. I finished a downtown meeting early and had some time to stop by. After a really bad experience at my normal pen shop, and about a year of planning to come here but putting it off, I decided to check it out.
I am glad I finally found the time to stop by. This shop is fantastic! For a fairly small place it offers a pretty big and diverse selection. They even stock a lot of lower cost options for people looking to just get their feet wet.
I knew what I planned to get coming in, but I spent about 10 – 15 minutes just considering the different offerings. After taking some time to uncover my preferences, Corinne revealed that the pen I was planning to buy wouldn’t have been right for me.
I wanted to leave with something, so I ended up getting a mid-​range Lamy pen she suggested, some converters and some ink. All of the recommendations were spot on and the pricing was very competitive with even online prices.
Being a good salesperson is something of a lost art these days. My visit here reminded me of the value of a good one.
They could have easily rang me up in 5 minutes. I would have been satisfied and left more money in their register. By taking the time to question my selection, they saved me some money and matched me up with a pen I could not be happier with.
This is my new go-​to pen shop and already plan to make a return trip this week. If you are in the market for a fine writing instrument, this is the first (and in my mind the best) place to go.
Thank you, Corinne!

I’m not much of a pen person but I came with my s/​o, who is a pen person. We went down the ramp at the Alan Wong’s building, then took the elevator up to the first floor. The door to the shop was locked, but we knocked and the door was opened to us. It’s a very small space, and they have a decent selection of nice pens, including Cartier and Mont Blanc.

I have a fetish for quality pens and why not? If you spend the time to write, why not use a good quality writing instrument. In this age of technology, personalized cards seem to be a thing of the past. But many, including myself, appreciate the time the sender has taken to write a personalized card or letter.
Honolulu Pen Shop is the BEST store in Hawaii for buying quality pens. Much to my surprise, there are excellent writing instruments that are affordable. Corrine, the owner, introduced me, a novice to high end pens at the time, what is available in my price range and what an eye opening experience that was. She will teach you about the various nibs available and allow you to test the pen before purchase. Corrine will also show you the various inks available (the current colors are fabulous!). She also turned me on to smooth paper that compliments the writing experience! It is always and educational session with Corrine. She is a wonderful person who aims to teach you about pens so you can select that perfect pen.
Corrine truly makes you feel at home in the quaint shop. It is not uncommon for me to spend a minimum of an hour in the store.
Hours are limited and you can call for the weekly schedule. I pop in after 11AM and she is usually there.

Definitely this was the best pen-​shopping experience I’ve ever had. The store has limited hours (mostly 10:30 am to 3:00 pm), and it’s a wild experience trying to find it! The front door to the building is locked and you’ll need to walk down the parking ramp then take the elevator to the first floor. But, once you get there it’s amazing!
The shop owner is super knowledgable, as the other reviews have confirmed. She’s friendly and the selection of pens is excellent. She also has many varieties of ink available in tons of colors.
If you want a fountain pen she can switch out a rollerball pen and convert it for you. She also can turn it into a fine or medium point pen.
For some reason she gave us a 10% discount which was just super cool. Loved it!

Wonderful pen store and shopping experience. As previously noted, there is no pressure to buy anything when you go there. I collect fountain pens and try to find pen stores in whatever city I’m travelling in. More often than not, I buy a pen as a reminder of my trip. After talking to Corinne and hearing about how many pens and the types of pens I have, she suggested just buying a pen in the $ 10-​$ 20 price range without trying to sell me any of their more expensive pens. I ended up getting a nice Visconti pen for a very fair price. I’d definitely come back on future visits.

Best pen shopping experience ever! Corrine is so helpful, I could spend hours in her shop.

Corinne, the owner of the Honolulu Pen Shop, is a great person and always make you feel like family. I have a small collection of about 20 fine fountain pens and roller ball pens, so I do have some knowledge about fine writing.
The Honolulu Pen Shop carries a wide variety of fine writing instruments and accessories. The prices are great, and are very competitive with online prices. The Honolulu Pen Shop does have a wide price range, and Corinne is very helpful in working within your budget. Corinne has even suggested cheaper alternatives to products that I like. The Honolulu Pen Shop also carries fountain pens inks, pen cases, roller ball refills, ballpoint refills, and many other things. If the Honolulu Pen Shop doesn’t have what you are looking for, Corinne will direct you to a company or businesses that does.
It also should be noted that fountain pens can be very affordable — a good everyday fountain pen can be found at below $ 20. To some people that may sound expensive for just one pen, but if you take care of it and you don’t lend it out to people with sticky fingers it should last for years. Some pens have even lasted multiply generations. Fountain pens are also environmentally friendly and keeps all that plastic disposable pens out of the landfills. Pick-​up some good fountain pen ink for about $ 10 and you should be set for a long time.
Corinne’s personal attention and knowledge made my visit extremely refreshing. She was patient and always was attentive to what I wanted. I have made a good friend that I will be visiting for years too come for all my fine writing needs.
Mahalo Nui Loa Corinne!
Also, I would call Corinne in advance to check if the her shop is open, Corinne does sometimes have other personal engagements. If the shop is not open usually Corinne records a voice message stating that the shop is closed and also when it will be open again.

Honolulu Pen Shop is probably the oldest locally owned pen shop in Hawaii… I remember them from over 25 years ago… they are now located in the same building as Alan Wong’s restaurant…
Many years ago I bought a Mont Blanc pen for my friend who graduated from law school… since then, Mont Blanc has gotten soooo expensive… and they’ve opened their own store at Ala Moana… well, Honolulu Pen Shop still has a few styles, along with the cases… they also have a few Cartier pens… so you can check them out!
I like to try to shop in the locally owned stores first!
Pens make such nice gifts because they last… and Corinne said she can have many of them engraved… such a personal touch!
Corinne is the owner and she is soooo nice… very helpful, knowledgeable and practical. She doesn’t try to sell you the most expensive item… she just helps you select what you need.
She carries primarily Cross, Pelikan, Pilot/​Namike and Lamy pens… all such beautiful «works of art» writing instruments… Prices are very competitive and you can find a wide range of pens. You won’t find cheap pens there… they carry the best lines so expect to pay a fair price… but you do get good value for them.
The day I was there, a young man came in to shop for purple ink for his girlfriend… I loved the way Corinne went through all the different inks available and helped him select the right ink for his girlfriend… Corinne is so patient!
Love shopping there. it’s so pleasant and quiet… no pressure!
Oh, there is free parking in the building… just be sure to sign in… and call before you go because it seems that the store hours are not the same every week.
Thank you Corinne…

Nice selection and good prices. Had a nice visit and she first recommended a Lamy. I checked out a bunch of different brands and eventually bought a Lamy, go figure. Glad I stopped. A little clunky to find but keep trying.

This shop is a FIND! For those who can’t think of anything for a gift, this is the place. Everyone can use even a small pen for their pocket or purse. Prices are fair and the pens range from a few dollars to hundreds. Some are so incredibly beautiful! These are real instruments and you can find any brand, anything. It’s on the second floor (1 on the elevator) in suite 100 of the same building Alan Wong’s Restaurant is in. Park downstairs in an open spot that doesn’t have reserved on it and sign in. No charge! You’ll find yourself staying for quite some time because there are so many pens and accessories. You won’t be disappointed!