Wingback

The most buy-it-for-life Wingback products use solid brass, stainless steel, or full-grain leather - materials chosen for strength and serious staying power. Their pens, wallets, and flasks are designed to endure daily use for decades, not just a few years. Brass and steel won’t crack, and the leather softens beautifully over time. Even better, Wingback offers a lifetime guarantee on all mechanical parts, including pen refills and flask lids. If something wears out, you can replace or repair instead of binning it. Learn more about how we research and select the most durable products.

To care for your brass Wingback pen, wipe it down with a soft cloth after use to keep it in top nick. The brass will slowly develop a warm patina - a sort of well-earned map of your daily scribbles. Like things shinier? A quick polish with brass cleaner and a microfibre cloth will do the trick. Just don’t overdo it, or you’ll lose that lovely character. And if anything sticks or jams, Wingback has parts and support ready. Find more tips at our Product Care and Repair blog hub.

Your Wingback wallet is made from full-grain Tuscan leather, so it’s tough as old boots but far more stylish. It will gently mould to your cards, but it won't stretch like cheap leather if you don't overstuff it. The structure stays solid, while the surface gains a rich patina over the years. That’s the kind of wear we like - character, not collapse. With a bit of care now and then, it could last you a lifetime. Explore more like it in our durable-mens-accessories range.

A brass pen develops its unique patina through daily contact with your hands, air, and surroundings. It’s a slow, natural process that changes the look but not the performance. Some go golden, others deepen to rich browns - it depends on your habits and climate. Many Wingback users let this age like fine wine, but you can polish it back to a shine if you prefer. Either way, that evolving finish is one reason brass is such a satisfying, long-lasting material.

Wingback flasks are made from food-grade stainless steel, sometimes with brass details for a bit of extra flair. These long-lasting materials are corrosion-resistant and won’t leach anything unwanted into your drink. Every flask is precision-machined for a leak-free seal and a reassuring bit of heft. They’re tough enough for daily use, from hill walks to wedding toasts, and can be cleaned easily - no coatings or coatings to flake off.

Yes, all Wingback products are ethically made in the UK, in small batches with responsibly sourced materials. The leather is vegetable-tanned in Europe under strict environmental standards, while the brass and steel are machined by skilled British engineers. Local production means fewer travel miles, fair wages, and proper working conditions - not just a good product, but a good process too.

Yes, Wingback pens are refillable and repairable, making them properly buy-it-for-life. They use standard G2 rollerball refills you can find most anywhere, and if anything mechanical wears out, Wingback will sort it - with a lifetime guarantee on the moving parts. Whether the screw mechanism goes or something else needs replacing, you won’t be left pen-less. Explore more dependable picks in our pens-pencils collection.