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Perfect Pen Set Options

WORDS BY SEAN CHAFFIN

Letter writing may be a lost art, but a luxury pen is the perfect addition to any man’s desk. Whether signing a big contract, writing a nice thank you note to a friend, or jotting a quick compliment to an employee or colleague, the perfect writing utensil certainly makes the job even more of a pleasurable experience. In a world of emails and text messages, that hand-written note can mean so much more than simply bits and bytes traveling through the Internet. Tese great pen sets will add a bit of luxury to any writing project.

Diamond Point Rollerball Pen

Whether as a gif for a friend or just something for yourself, this pen sets a distinguished tone. Te diamond pattern

Nicolaus Copernicus Revolutionary Thinker

Channel that inner philosopher or researcher with this stylized tool dedicated to the 16th Century Polish economist, mathematician, and philosopher. Experience your own renaissance when grasping this ode to the thinking man. Te pen pays homage to Copernicus’ amazing life, including his homeland’s Warsaw and Warmia regions. His landmark cosmic theory is set in sterling silver and shimmering enamel. As one might expect of anything referencing the famed astronomer, this piece places the sun at the center of everything. Copernicus’s discoveries helped spark the Scientifc Revolution and this pen will help spark your own sense of wonder as well.

ECO-LOGIC ROLLERBALL PEN

Perhaps your wishes outperform your budget when it comes to purchasing a luxury pen? Tis rollerball packs plenty of punch when it comes to performance without the four-fgure price tag. Te design features a remarkably classic look, with a magnetic closure and arched laser engraved Visconti clip. Te design is meant to be “strong and harmonious like nature,” but also ofering an elegant and streamlined look and feel. Te Eco-logic line also includes some interesting crafsmanship. Te pen is made from hemp bioplastic, a non-polluting material that is biodegradable and very resistant to scratches and other damage. Te cellulose extracted from hemp undergoes a polymerisation process to obtain a completely biodegradable plastic material. Pop this in the briefcase or spread the ink love by giving one as a gif. Signing your signature never felt so good.

Visconti, $200

Writers Edition Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Limited Edition Set

You may not be dreaming up famous detective novels like this set’s namesake, but you might just experience a sense of history when picking up this real piece of crafsmanship. Dedicated to the creator of the famous sleuthing series, the pen looks like something Sherlock Holmes himself might use when trying to crack a case. Te design is meant to “evoke the sinister, fogy atmosphere of London,” Montblanc notes. Te cap and barrel feature a plaid pattern to mimic Holmes' coat and an historic London city map. Te magnifying glass-shaped clip is also a nice ftting touch. Sign that birthday card or plan out your own novel.

Montblanc, $3,270

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Cabernet Kingman

You’ll certainly stand out at that next board meeting when pulling out the Cabernet Kingman. Tis rollerball pen features a cool “Zinc Matrix” turquoise barrel in aerospace grade titanium and aluminum, making this tool stand the test of time. Te colors certainly pop and will brighten the user’s day. Note the carbon fber cap, made of hand-forged damascus and sterling silver, and the pocket clip set with a diamond. Te pen also incorporates William Henry's Wavelock cap closure system with a ring of chromium steel balls embedded in a titanium ring which are captured in wave-shaped grooves in titanium collars for closed and post positions. Live and write like a real king with this example of true artistry.

Aurora Asia Quintet Pen Set Limited Edition

Why settle for just one pen when you can have a quintet of great options? Take your pick from a fountain, ballpoint, or rollerball pens with mechanical and sketch pencils also thrown into this Italian-crafed collection. Tese writing utensils make a serious statement with a colorful blend of green and burgundy resin, gold-plated trim, and an 18-karat gold nib. Te gold-plated trim tops of the set with a regal look as well. Te green jade stone studded in the top along with ancient symbols adorning the enamel ring add to the Asian ambiance this pen set gives of. Take notes in style or sketch that perfect image with this brilliant Aurora Asia set.