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Tafts - The Pen People

A pen emporium

259 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Nearest Train: Flinders Street train station; Collins Street trams

Phone: +61 (0)3 9654 7993 / +61 (0)3 9654 7494

Fax: +61 (0)3 9654 1765

This store has been operating since 1906, proof that quality pens are still popular despite the advent of computers, email and text messaging. In fact Taft's boasts Australia's largest range of writing instruments from antique pens to blotting paper and accessories to prestige writing pens valued in the thousands. The store is the local retail agent for the Montblanc brand, and can offer duty free prices to travelers with a valid overseas air ticket. Other famous brands available here include Omas, Cross, Waterman and Montegrappa.