A pen is a classic and timeless gift. Traditional for a graduation or academic achievement, it's also a mark of respect for someone's creativity or intellect. It's a gift that can express style and playfulness as well as gravity and respect. Here are some great gift pens for all types of people and occasions.
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Ohto Horizon Ballpoint
Available in many colors, the Horizon Ballpoint pen has a pleasantly weighted aluminum body that feels great to write with. This is a stylish and affordable pen that pairs well with a notebook for a thoughtful gift.
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Kaweco Frosted Sport Fountain Pen
A playful fountain pen, the Frosted Sport is a classic tool with a modern twist. It has a compact body that makes a statement and feels comfortable to hold. It's also available in timeless brass, and Kaweco makes a ballpoint version of their Sport pen in some classic colors.
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Baronfig Squire Rollerball
The Squire Rollerball pen is silky-smooth to write with, and a sword icon on the barrel conjures the old adage that "the pen is mightier than the sword." It's a great gift to remind a writer of the impact their words can have. This pen is also available in a brass edition.
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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
The popular Safari pen has a bold and modern design that still manages to look timeless. It comes in many colors, so you can choose your recipient's favorite. It's also available in a gift set with a converter and extra ink cartridges, or as a rollerball pen.
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Diplomat Traveller Fountain Pen
This sleek fountain pen has a more traditional feel with a modern twist. It's a beautifully crafted pen that makes an impactful gift.
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Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen
A petite and compact fountain pen, the Liliput can be slipped in a pocket and carried anywhere. Sleek and unfussy, this is a pen that begs to be used every day, while its smooth aluminum body and fine fountain pen nib still make the act of writing feel special. It's also available in copper or "Fireblue," a beautiful torched steel.
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Ohto Jazz Ceramic Rollerball
The Jazz Rollerball Pen has a traditional cigar shape and makes a dignified and formal impression. Its lacquered metal body has a weighty feel - and it's surprisingly affordable for such a stately pen. It's also available as a fountain pen.
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Spalding Ceramic Bullet Style Rollerball
The Ceramic Bullet Style Rollerball pen has a sleek and elegant body, and its ceramic tip writes smoothly and freely. It's another great option for a classic-looking pen with a nice weight.
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Lamy Studio Rollerball
Speaking of dignified pens, the Studio Rollerball is an elegant writing tool that feels formal without being stuffy. The propeller-shaped clip looks like a piece of modern sculpture. The Studio is also available as a fountain pen.
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Ystudio Brassing Portable Ballpoint
For a gift pen that really makes an impression, the Brassing Portable Ballpoint can't be beat. A solid brass pen, it's designed to remind the writer of the weight of their words. It comes beautifully presented in a gift box, with an attachable leather cord and clip to make it portable. The Brassing pen is also available as a fountain pen (though it's on the pricier side).
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