A pen is an extension of and complement to the expression of
our personalities. Expressing ourselves through writing should be a pleasurable
and stylish experience and luxury pens help us fulfill that expectation. Here,
we will explore the luxury pen in terms of varieties and prices, types
available, and writing characteristics. After learning these basic dimensions
of luxury pens, we will have the understanding necessary to choose the right
pen for our personal use or as a special gift.
How are Luxury Pens
Different from Ordinary Pens?
Luxury pens typically include premium ink cartridges and
writing tips that provide a smoother and more even flow of ink to paper. The
size, shape, and weight of luxury pens also facilitate an ergonomic and
comfortable writing experience. Finally, the materials and appearance are
pleasant to behold. Luxury pens come in a super luxury form named as designer
pens, these are more costly and come as limited edition pens. Often pens are
found to be in this category with sterling silver, Swarovski crystals. There
are magnetic pens without any springs or loose parts also which come under this
category. Another design is the calligraphy set in the Italian make, which
resembles the writing instruments of the olden day kings and queen.
What Types are
Available?
The basic types of pens include rollerball, ballpoint, and
fountain pen. The rollerball and ballpoint are similar in that they both have a
self-contained, replaceable ink cartridge that releases ink to paper. Usually,
rollerballs seem to have a smoother flow of ink compared to ballpoints, but it
ultimately is a matter of personal preference.
Fountain pens use a reservoir or cartridge that connects to
the pen nib that releases its ink to paper. A couple of characteristics are
worthy of consideration. A variety of pen nibs and ink color are available that
allow the user to produce a very personal or artistic flair to the resulting
writing. One of the issues related to fountain pens, however, is the need for
proper storage and maintenance. Fountain pen nibs can become clogged or even
rendered unusable if the ink is allowed to dry in the nib.
Summary
Many enjoy writing in the form of ink on paper rather than
the keyboard to monitor. For those that do, consideration should be given to a
luxury writing instrument to make the experience more pleasurable and
personally expressive. There are a variety of types, styles, and characteristics
to choose from. The market for luxury pens is always expanding in spite of the
advent of various technologies for keeping and saving information, writing
letters or phone numbers. Pens are the best gifts that one can give
irrespective of the age or sex of the recipient. Hopefully, the information
provided here will assist in your selection.
