The Armour of Henry VIII Pen
Forged for battle. Crafted for splendour. Preserved for history.
Among the symbols of royal power in Tudor England, few are as striking as the silvered and engraved armour made for King Henry VIII around 1515. Commissioned from European masters to be made in Henry’s new Royal Workshops at Greenwich, this masterpiece of Renaissance craftsmanship is displayed in the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London.
To celebrate this remarkable armour, Onoto proudly presents The Armour of Henry VIII Pen, developed in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, and inspired by one of the most powerful and complex figures in British history.
£599.00
DESCRIPTION
“To wear a crown is to carry its weight”
The Armour of Henry VIII Pen reimagines the essence of Henry’s armour in every detail.
The cap is crowned with a sculpted helmet, echoing the armet once worn by the King — with its crest, visor lines and martial silhouette. The cap band bears the Tudor rose, inspired by the motif engraved on the original helmet — a symbol of unity, dynastic pride and power.
Tiny circular engravings recall the armour’s rivets, reinforcing the pen’s origin in military form and precision. The vertical ridges along the barrel and cap evoke the fluting seen across the armour’s skirt and leg plates, where metal once mimicked the folds of noble attire.
Crafted from solid nickel silver, the pen mirrors the texture and grandeur of the original armour – a perfect blend of luxury craftmanship with robust engineering.
Like armour reborn, the pen transforms protection into expression – preserving form, but granting it a new voice.
PEN SPECIFICATIONS
Solid Nickel Silver
Onoto size 7 in gold-plated stainless steel
Cap Band – Nickel Silver
Helmet – Nickel Silver
Nickel Silver
Capped (closed): 163mm
Uncapped including nib: 134mm
Posted including nib: The pen is not designed to post
Barrel diameter: 13.4mm
Cap diameter: 15.8mm
Helmet diameter: 22mm x 30mm
Cap length: 81mm
45gms – 105gms
Gold-plated stainless steel or 18ct carat gold
Fine, medium or broad nib as standard
Customised stub, italic or other styles available to order
No. 8 Nib Upgrade Available
Converter (provided) or standard European cartridge
Plunger-Filler Upgrade available
Conversion kit available to order separately
DELIVERY OPTIONS
All of our deliveries will be tracked and insured. The delivery charges are based on destinations:
UK under £50 – standard: £4.99 + vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £9.99+vat
UK over £50 – standard: Free; upgrade to Courier delivery: £9.99+vat
EU - standard: 14.99 no vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £24.99 no vat
Rest of World – standard: £19.99 no vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £29.99 no vat
EU countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Items with standard specifications, i.e. no options are chosen, will normally be dispatched within 2-3 working days. Delivery lead time can be delayed in some circumstances. For example if you have requested personalisation of your order such as engraving or change of fittings.
If for any reason we are unable to meet our delivery commitments, we will contact you with a revised estimated delivery date or offer you the option to cancel or select other goods.