Yard-O-Led Diplomat Barley Ballpoint Pen
The Yard-O-Led Diplomat Barley Ballpoint Pen embodies a tradition of handcrafted excellence that dates back to Victorian Britain. Made from solid sterling silver and engraved with a traditional barley pattern guilloché, each pen is individually hallmarked in Birmingham, a mark of its authenticity and heritage.
The Diplomat’s hexagonal shape offers a comfortable, well-balanced writing experience, while the twist-action mechanism reveals a smooth, reliable ballpoint tip—perfect for everyday writing. As with all Yard-O-Led pens, the attention to detail is extraordinary: from the engraved clip to the hand-polished finish, this is a writing instrument meant to be used, admired, and eventually passed on.
Still made by hand in England, the Barley finish is subtle yet tactile—catching the light with refined elegance and adding a touch of heritage to your desk or carry.
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Yard-O-Led Diplomat Barley Ballpoint Pen
25 Bellair Street
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
Why Laywine's
- Trusted since 1987 — Family-owned and run by people who genuinely love what they sell.
- Free shipping over $65 — Across Canada via UPS.
- Expert advice in store — Visit us at 25 Bellair Street in Yorkville, Toronto and try pens before you buy.
- Free virtual personal shopping — Can't make it in? Book a free one-on-one appointment and get expert advice from home.
- Secure checkout — Shop with confidence.
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Shipping
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 business days. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking once your order is on its way.
Canada
Free standard shipping via UPS on orders over $65. Rates for orders below this threshold are calculated at checkout.
Same-day delivery is available within 30km of 25 Bellair Street, Toronto, seven days a week — orders placed by 11am are delivered the same day; orders after 11am are delivered the following day. Flat fee of $14.95, applied automatically at checkout.
If you are within the Good Foot Delivery catchment area, you will also see this as a delivery option at checkout. Good Foot is a Toronto-based social enterprise that employs autistic and neurodivergent adults as couriers — we're proud to support their work.
United States & International
We ship via UPS Global Checkout. All duties, taxes, and import fees are calculated and paid at checkout — no surprise charges on delivery.
Oversized Items
Some items incur an additional flat-rate shipping fee due to their dimensions, applied automatically at checkout.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com — we're happy to help.
Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns within 14 days of purchase and exchanges within 30 days, provided items are unused, in original condition, and in original packaging with proof of purchase.
Non-Returnable Items
Opened ink cartridges, pen refills, bottled ink, perishable goods, dated products, and gift cards cannot be returned.
Sale Items
Items discounted 25% or more are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we'll notify you by email. Approved refunds are processed to your original payment method within a few business days.
Exchanges
To request an exchange, email scribble@laywines.com before sending your item to:
Laywine's 25 Bellair Street Toronto ON M5R 3L3 Canada
Return Shipping
Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility. For items valued over $75, we recommend a trackable service as we cannot guarantee receipt otherwise.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com — we're happy to help.
Have more questions?
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