Tom Hessin Pens, Birmingham 1870

Jun 5, 2026

TOM HESSIN GENERATIONS GROWTH

Spanning five generations, Tom Hessin is more than a name, it’s a story of innovation, enduring quality, and the written word.

From our beginnings in Birmingham 1870, where Andrew Charles founded T. Hessin & Co, each chapter of the brand has been shaped by dedication to craft and a belief that writing instruments should be built to last, feel good in the hand, and inspire thoughtful expression.

We believe writing is more than ink on paper. It’s a mark of character.

In 1870, Andrew Charles, a young man from Northern Ireland, arrived in Birmingham with ambition in his heart and craftsmanship in his hands. He founded T. Hessin & Co., named in honour of his grandmother’s maiden name

TOM HESSIN IS BORN

In 1871, a year after founding his pen-making business, Andrew Charles named his son Thomas Hessin Charles, combining family heritage with a sense of purpose. Known within the family as “The Guv’nor

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