We specialise in fine writing instruments, paper, agendas and leather. We offer, both , breadth and depth of range when it comes to fountain pens, roller ball, ballpoint, mechanical pencils, lead holders and traditional pencils. We carry the finest in writing paper carefully sourced from Europe, USA and Japan. Likewise, we have the best in leather briefcases, laptop bags and totes and some unique leather desk accessories. The traditional stuff is not forgotten. Looking to get something for yourself or for someone special come visit us at PHIDON and see the finest of unique products. 

We are located in historic downtown Cambridge across the City Hall. Cambridge boasts of a unique architecture style of the 1800s with rows of fine limestone and brick buildings set amidst the winding Grand River that runs through the heart of downtown.

The act of writing is an exultant invention of human civilization. It proclaims our ability to not only give a structure and reality to our thoughts and feelings with words but to give them an actual physical shape with the use of the alphabet. It is with this objective that PHIDON PENS was conceived. The intent is to present the finest in writing instruments that not only fulfill that yearning but also to recognise the underlying skill and craftsmanship that so often goes unrecognised. 

A fine pen is proof of living passion; a passion for excellence. It is a proof that exquisite beauty and aesthetics are possible in the most utilitarian of human tools. It’s presence is a proof positive that even in our technological age some human activities continue to have meaning and will therefore endure. 

At PHIDON you cannot but help admire the beauty of the pens, the feel of their weight in your hands, the sensuous glide of the nib across the paper, the magical formation of meaning through the flow of ink. A fine pen will invite you to pause and engage in the moment and to revel in the act of personal creativity. 

But what good is a pen without a companion in fine paper. We have travelled the path in time for you to bring the ancient papyrus to the contemporary eco friendly recycled paper. Within these two moments in time, we offer a wide range of paper in various forms and shapes for you to feel and experience. Finally, as you walk into the store, a warm smell of genuine hide will welcome you as we have a small but select range of leather laptop bags, brief cases and totes to store the pen and the paper.

In short, the mission is to promote the notion of fine writing and penmanship amongst all age groups by offering the best in pens and paper. Where else. But Phidon.