ABOUT

Our journey began not in retail, but behind the scenes.  For over 25 years we have been designing and crafting accessories for European luxury houses. What we do lies at the intersection of precision machining and craftsmanship: something we call, luxury engineering.

We established Thomas Slim as our way to create something of our own, products that we love. It is a name drawn from two men who left their mark on history - and on us.

Though we’re relatively new to pens, they also feel like old friends. We're not sure if we found them, or they found us. They are a perfect blend of form and function and when made beautifully, often become lifelong, trusted friends. To us, true luxury isn’t what a product says about you — it’s how it makes you feel. To master the craft will take time, but that challenge is exactly what drew us in. For us, the journey is the fun part.

Two decades ago, we built our own workshop in Guangzhou.  In the 18th century, Guangzhou was the global epicentre of fine watchmaking, renowned for its artisanship and technical finesse. We chose it for that reason. Over the intervening years, we trained our own team and built something lasting. Today, our London design studio and Guangzhou atelier work seamlessly together. Same drawings, same tolerances, same pursuit of excellence.

This structure lets us control every step—from concept to creation—and ensures we can offer honest prices, directly from our hands to yours.

We take the same care with what surrounds the pen as we do with the pen itself. Selling online often starts with an unfamiliar box arriving at a door. That moment should feel special, yet responsible. Our packaging is crafted to elevate that experience without leaving a trace. FSC-certified. Biodegradable. Beautiful.

A Thomas Slim pen is a quiet signature of craftsmanship and of care.

And our journey has just begun.