Thread: Fine Pens?

I have this one and I don't think i've used it more than 2 times.

Cartier Diabolo Ball Point Gold Trim Product

Ok, this is a random first post (just got introduced to this forum from another BMW M-owner and honestly have spent more time drooling over others car's/watches/etc. to really impart any significant knowledge, let alone even create an avatar). Anyway I just happened to see this and think that every gentleman should have at least one fine pen (preferably fountain) to use almost symbolically to sign important documents, for important meetings, etc.

As far as collecting pens, it is not that common a hobby for the reason the above post stated - in fact usually the vast majority of people that own limited edition pens are collectors, and since they probably have a fair amount of them they probably own a number that they have rarely, or even never used. To be honest though I think that is the point with many of them, being almost fine works of art.

I could never call myself a collector personally, considering I own only two limited edition pens, both not that rare, along with about another dozen vintage and moderns, mostly Montblancs (they are the standard and highly recognizable although a bit overpriced) with an Onyx, a Pelikan and a few other nice pieces. All are gorgeous pens and I try to use them, even the limited editions whenever I write a personal letter for instance. To tell you the truth most were brought in a short phase, but every now and again I will see a fine instrument and want to snatch it up, although at the cost of a fine timepiece or some mods for my car it usually takes a backburner.

Like a previous post stated, when signing a big contract depending on the circumstances and parties involved many times it will look a bit silly if you bust out the bic and have to get a piece of scrap paper to ensure its writing before you sign. However a fine instrument can show the other party that you highly value the document you are putting the pen to, and who knows, at that level you might get someone in the other party's attention that has an interested in pens, and since those people, as mentioned before, take it seriously you might even be able to make a lasting impression Of course if you are singing the divorce papers, go ahead and use that bic...

My wife worked for some engineer firm years ago and I saw one of the principal owners with a nice pen and commented on it, he gave it to me I was a Montblanc around $110.00 then don't know how much they are know

I personally love Montblanc pens.

I have a few.

nice Sal...i only have a couple

Oh man the money I used to spend on writing tools.

Now i just use stabilo, and I have a cheaper mont blanc when needed

I use Montblanc at work and I love 'em. Great style and great to write with.

at that range, I think you better spent on rollerball. many priced below $100 (parker? sheaffer?)

still, I suggest that you add a bit more and get some fountain pen that makes you looks expensive. Parker Sonnet could do
if you really care about image, I suggest to take Michael Perchin or Montblanc Prince Regent

I've seen a guy who drive a Cayman, bringing 'all apple' and take out a cheap ballpoint that cost a dollar. and thats silly

@Salduchi: Visconti... you have a taste of sexy pen Sal