The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

You're wealthy.

Stinking rich.

And if you've taken my advice and have acquired a number of the luxurious items in my postings, then you've had to sign a lot of paperwork - design approvals, contracts, and even cheques.

These instruments are highly collectable and quite the status symbol, so you don't want to be seen using a crappy old Bic pen, would you? You can choose a number of different writing tips - ballpoint, roller, felt-tip, or fountain. Here's what I suggest you purchase, so you can impress even the most jaded sales person:

1. Montblanc - Established in 1906, Montblanc is the first name in writing instruments. Most pens average approximately $1,000 USD, but this instrument (right) is the world’s most expensive ballpoint pen. With 840 diamonds and 20 carats total in gemstones, it’s made by Mont Blanc and Van Cleef & Arpels. Each pen takes one and a half years to make, and only nine will ever be made. Each pen will cost $730,000 USD.

2. David Oscarson - Amazingly, Oscarson's pens have only been around for just over 10 years, but their quality and design have made a huge impact on the writing instrument collecting world. Due to the time and professionalism applied to each design, most of his collections will only have a maximum of 88 pens available! His pens average approximately $3,000 USD, with the most expensive pen being the Pierrot White Fountain Pen, which costs around $4,900 USD.

3. OMAS Pens - Founded in Italy in 1925, OMAS has gained a high reputation as crafters of high quality writing instruments. Even the most "basic" pen in their collection requires over 100 days of handcrafting to complete. Their pens average approximately $600 USD. Pictured to the left is their Maserati LE pen, which retails for approximately $2,950 USD.

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