| You Need 1: A Great Pen |
| Sunday, 10 January 2010 22:50 |
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Last July, I wrote a popular post called "You Need 1: A Tailored Suit." As promised, I will continue to cover overlooked essentials that every modern man should own. Up next, a great pen. Even in this tech-heavy, gadget-driven world, you will end up needing to write things the old fashion way once in a while. When you are addressing a handwritten note to a client, endorsing a letter or signing off on a purchase, you inevitably need to reach in your pocket and grab your instrument of choice. And quite frankly, unless you are a 13 year old boy, a mechanical pencil or plastic Bank of America pen just won't do. The gold standard for writing instruments is Germany's Montblanc brand. The pens can be expensive, but are well worth the money if you value (and can manage to not lose) a great pen. If you are on a budget, most corporate-friendly fashion and watch companies have offerings as well. Donald Trump, Armani, Porshce Design and even BIC all offer very impressive, affordable pens. I personally, would never spend more than 100.00 on a pen, I lose them. If you are willing to make a small investment of $20.00 - $100.00, it will be worth it in the long run. Pictured below is my current everyday pen (a great gift from the girlfiriend).
A great pen feels valuable, writes well and says that the man using it values details. When you pull out your pen to endorse a credit card purchase, what does it say? Cheers, -JM |
