Oldest pen shop in Chennai. They have been selling and making pens for a long time. Gem&Co is the manufacturer of GAMA Pens. Must visit this shop atleast once if you are in this area. They have a wide varieties of pens from various price points for sale. You are sure to find one that you like. The sales person in store is also very polite and is very knowledgeable about pens. I purchased a waterman expert fountain pen for a decent price from this store. overall a good store.
After reading the reviews here, I visited the place and asked for a pen which writes with a bold stroke. The person at the counter was a little bit impatient and said that the pen costs Rs 2000. I had asked for a less expensive option but the sales person said that the pen is used by Dr Kalaignar Karunanithi and so it is expensive. The shop also has Bril Ink colours ( Turquoise Blue, Laurel Rose and Violet colour) which are not available anywhere else as far as I know.
I bought two fountain pens from Gama . They are literally fountains. Both leak like a fountain. I took one to them , the gentleman at the store did something , but the leak continues. All this hype over locally made stationery is best ignored.
Good collection of fountain pens. This shop is almost like a heritage site. But the response, in terms of attending to the customer is pathetic. Also, cards not accepted, only cash
Best place to buy fountain pens and best place to service your old fountain pens. Old makes of camlin and other model pens, which are discontinued are being remade and sold here. You can find many model fountain pens here. One of the best shops for fountain pens in chennai. Very good customer service.
Centennial Living Stationery Store at Parrys corner -just opposite to Madras High court. All brand pens are available in one place. Paradise for those who love ink pens. Better to write handmade gamma pens with their own wood products than expensive pens. But cards / any other digital payment wont be accepted- thats why I gave 4 star.
I made sure I visit this place when I went to Chennai. The proprietor Mr. Pratap is a fine gentleman with deep knowledge on fountain pens. The quaint old place reminds you of a Victorian era store straight from a Charles Dickens novel. A massive wooden pen hanging from the ceiling invites you. And a Neon board reads For Writing Comfort, Gama pens. This was true. Gama offers quality and fine craftsmanship for very affordable prices. I bought the ever classic Gama Forever and two ink bottles. The pen is an absolute delight to write with. Gem & co is true to its name, that it is a gem. My only regret is I couldnt spend more time in the shop with Mr. Pratap.
A place for fountain pen ( Gama ) lovers...They suggest the pen you have to go for basis your requirement...
It is one of the famous pen store in locality where many antique fountain pens are sold ranging from ₹50 to ₹2000. Owner of store is little impatient but staff is friendly. You can try number of pens available. Place accepts only cash payments. Easy to identify the store from road and there is no parking lot for structure.
Its one of the ancient shop. That remembering my childhood days when i was purchased ink pen for public exams.
Excellent place. Like disneyland for fountain pen lovers. They have both handmade and moulded pens. The fountain pens (their own brand GAMA) are priced starting from just 55. They actually have hand made ebonite pens!Only con is the pens are mostly retro designed and most of their designs have been copied by many other companies. So this place may not be for you if you like only very modern-looking pens like the parkers. Otherwise a must-visit for fountain pen users.
Fan for life...Mr Pratap is a fine person and the pens are just way out of this world..wish I knew of this place 30 years ago...
If you are looking for ink pens and some solid ones, then this is the place. One of the oldest pen shop of Madras
If you are a fountain pen lover, you may try! I knew this place for decades. Many politicians, writers and lyricists are regular customers of this shop. Ive heard that they are good at serving pens. But they are not abreast with the market trend. Collections are also limited. If you are sure what you want you can go and buy. If you want to discuss with them before buying one, you may not get proper response.
Pen lovers favorite shop. 4 generation owner Ranjit keeps the value and tradition intact serving the Fountain Pen lovers. As much as a pen knows what its writing Rumi. Enjoy the flow of thoughts through this Gama Pens 😍
Impatient counter sales
Nice
Must needed for fountain pen lovers
Today I hv visited the place and am fully satisfied. First I understood the alignment of the shop and do some window shopping, later seen the most popular “Gama” pens in right hand side. I hv requested to show some variety and they demonstrated. Out of that I hv selected one which cost 195/-.Smooth writing experience.They have Gama pens of various price range along with popular brands.A must visit shop for fountain pen lovers.
Gama ink pens offer great quality in writing and ink pen users will love it.Thank you.
Hand made fountain pens are really good for use and gifting options.In the current generations use of fountain pen is now a rare commodity. Th y are still selling good old pens...
Finest quality pens of all sorts. Finest old man. I love his work.
The best destination for handmade fountains in all of South India. The service provided by them is indescribable. One of the very few shops that still care about the fading fountain pen industry.
Best place to buy fountain pens, especially GAMA brand pens. Love the place
Gem & Co. is run by a gem of a person. Mr. Pratap Kumar makes time for you and explains everything in wonderful detail. His lovely old school shop and wonderfully languorous way in which things are done from a patient bygone era. Worth the effort of going across the city just to talk to Mr Pratap and buy a pen!
I went to buy hand made pens. The rate was reasonable BT there was not a big collection to choose from
I have not visited this place, but Thalaivar Kalaignar Dr. Karunanidhi used to buy pen from this store only. You can ask for the special Kalaignar pen in this store.I want to visit the store soon and buy one for me.
Really superb product..... Nice pens...
Is this historical pen shop
Its a oldest pen shop near Broadway, opp. Kuralagam. Where you can service your antique pens and shop for all kinds of pens.
I dont know why people always give free advertisement to this shop. I had a very bad experience since all the three visits. lack of collections, lack of customer service, even no one will get up from there seat and show you the models they have. Pathetic. I bought 3 Gama fountain pens to my surprise all were leaking
The place to get handmade fountain pens in Chennai, you can also try Asa pens to add some more variety.
Excellent collection and good customer care. For fountain pen lovers a must visit store in Chennai.
Excellent selection of handmade ebonite, acrylic as well as a variety of regular fountain pensand few ball pens.
Excellent place to get pens. Especially for indian fountain pens.
Experience DEMONSTRATED...The Gentleman who sits there had such a humble attitude
Very old shop for repairing of pens. Good collection of fountain pens available.
The ultimate destination for pens - good ambience and excellent pens
Affordable price, great behaviour..
Excellent people,product ! go ahead blindly
Quality and good price I like
Nice pens u can buy
Ok
Good old pen shop.
Must visit for fountain pen affectionados.
Amazing handmade pens at very reasonable prices
Pen famouse
Great place to repair your pens
Very good pens
Nice handmade pens
Good
Should visit for old times sake
Very old pen shop
Creative
Good
A real Gem
Unfriendly
Gems higher
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