Officially, the 13 Best Pens Money Can Buy

When do you actually become a Pen Guy? It’s somewhere along the path of Fashion Guy, Car Guy, and Watch Guy. But we’re not exactly sure which comes first. All we know is that more people should take pride in a nice pen. Not just a pen that writes well but one that looks good, too. We wrote all about the Parker Jotter recently. It’s a classic “nice pen” that has even been featured in a James Bond film. It’s got looks, performance, and history—the perfect everyday carry item. Because that’s the thing about carrying a nice pen: It makes you feel good. We love pens, and we’ve tried thousands of them. These are our 13 favorites, from luxury options to corner-store varieties.

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