Anyone know anything about pens?

Bes · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:16

Hello!

I'm looking to buy a pen as a gift for my wife, who is an avid writer.... So, collective wisdom of OCUK, I am just wondering if someone can suggest something? Hoping to spend in the region of £50, and would welcome recommendations...

Thanks!

G-MAN2004 · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:17

Pen Island do some great deals.

Rofflay · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:19

http://www.joke.co.uk/electric-shock-pen~73746/?ref=base&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=organic

Wrong place to ask haha.

^TANK^ · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:20

Pens are better than friends.

http://imageshack.us

coupe69 · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:23

Ask Pauline..

nath247 · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:28

A pen that plays the message "Time to write!" when clicking it.

Fenris · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:35

I know quite a lot about pens.

They generally have ink in them.
There are many different colours of ink available.
One end is used to write things.
Some have caps.
Some have click tops.

See, knowledge.

Pudney · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:37

What type of pen?

Naff8000 · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:38

Nothing beats a biro.

Antar Bolaeisk · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:41

If it's any help I've had plenty of pen gifts in the past and never used one of them as none of them feel right in my hand. They're nothing amazingly expensive but still of a decent quality compared to your average bic.

Efour · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:42

dammit i need glasses, i know nothing about the subject you ask.

Jayjw · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:42

Cross pens are brilliant, prices vary depending on what type it is your after but they are really great pens.

http://www.cross.com/

Jono8 · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:43

Buy her a biro and spend £49.90 on something that isn't a pen.

doofer · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:45

I bet she'd be all of a quiver in no time if you got her one of these..

http://wintechltd.com/images//1224combo.jpg

bloodiedathame · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:46

£50 worth of biros. Awesome.

ajf · 18 Feb 2013 at 23:04

It's a fairly personal thing really but if it was me I would be very happy with some of these:

http://www.theonlinepencompany.com/pencompany/product_price.php?type=Fountain Pen&low=25&high=50

Lamy are fairly well known and good pens. Least with a fountain you are getting something nice. Ball pens mostly must have the same basic refills so you just pay for name.
I love my fountain pen - it's a Waterman but they seem a bit more than your budget now.
It's a lot smoother than most ball pens and also doesn't go missing at work as no one else will use it

maybe also a classic Parker 51 but you would need to be careful of where you get it and condition etc.
You can also have a look here:
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/

If you want to get something different or fun check out this eBay seller:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/comeon1788/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3692

I have used him several times. Delivery is a bit slow but pens are fine for the money. Just don't expect the greatest quality from them! They all worked though.

MofoKilla · 18 Feb 2013 at 23:14

jus get the bint some crayola tbh.

Nightglow · 18 Feb 2013 at 23:15

What about one of the Fisher Pens,many finishes & styles, being left handed I use a 'Bullet' find it easier to use , plus you can write on many surfaces.

http://www.fisherspacepen.co.uk/

T345 · 18 Feb 2013 at 23:32

I like the Pilot G2 0.7mm rollerball

asim18 · 19 Feb 2013 at 00:24

A keyboard.