Yard-O-Led

Yard-O-Led manufactures the finest writing instruments using the original crafts and techniques honed over generations here in the UK
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Unit 12
15 – 17 Regent Place
Birmingham
B1 3NL
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Founded in 1822, Yard-O-Led is one of the oldest writing instrument manufactures in the world. The brand invented the propelling pencil and continues to be the finest maker of pens in Sterling Silver. Yard-O-Led Manufactures by hand with original machines that have been in use for generations. Its factory is located in Birmingham, the former epicentre of world nib-production, which formerly housed 122 pen companies. Now, Yard-O-Led is the only one remaining.

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18/06/2026

How Yard-O-Led worked with Molly Mahon on the penmaker's first London store since 1822

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Founded in 1822, Yard-O-Led is one of the oldest writing instrument manufactures in the world. The brand invented the propelling pencil and continues to be the finest maker of pens in Sterling Silver. Yard-O-Led Manufactures by hand with original machines that have been in use for generations. Its factory is located in Birmingham, the former epicentre of world nib-production, which formerly housed 122 pen companies. Now, Yard-O-Led is the only one remaining.

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