The Writing Pen Gift Giving Guide

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A gift of a writing implement can be very personal and meaningful. The trick is to give the appropriate instrument to the appropriate person. There are many different styles of pens with different shapes and each individual will interact with them in a different way.

First, let's take a look at what makes a good pen. Good pens are all about how they are designed. On the exterior, it's all about balance, weight, and body shape. These three characteristics determine comfort. It's not enough to look at each characteristic separately; you must look at them as a whole as well. Inspect the balance of the pen, is it noticeably top heavy or perhaps bottom heavy? Most pens will have a balance point around the middle of the body. It is perfectly acceptable to have a slight variation, as long as it does not interrupt the writing action and that it is still visually aesthetic. The weight of the pen should not distract the user. It should not exhibit heaviness that will cause strain, nor should it be so light. The shape of the pen determines where the user will hold it. Does it taper in the right places? Do the straight lines offer a natural grip? Length and diameter is also a factor to be considered. Is the writing instrument too short? Does the diameter of the pen impede having a firm grasp?

Pen Functionality and Lifestyles

To match a gift of the perfect pen to your intended recipient, you should take into consideration the individual you are giving it to. What is their lifestyle like? Are they always on the go? Are they the artistic type? Are they a collector? Do they have long fingers or small hands? Do they wear their writing instruments as accessories? Lifestyle and physical attributes of the recipient will help identify the best functionality of pen to give.

People always on the go, who always seem to be in a rush and who prefer instant results will most likely enjoy the modern ballpoint pen as a writing instrument. The ballpoint comes in three body styles: the pull or twist off cap, the click pen, and the twist pen (with no cap). The click pen is the most popular with individuals who want things fast; as it does not need two hands to open it and it is quick and easy. It's good for the college student or for the traveling executive.

Lifestyles that incorporate hobbies such as arts, crafts, and collecting give the opportunity to give the fountain pen as a gift. The fountain pen's functionality slows down the writing process - it emphasizes detail and stroke without stifling creativity. Individuals who are more apt to take time and sit down to write will appreciate the fountain pen even more. A variation to the fountain pen is the stylus or dip pen. Quills also fall into this category. The difference between the stylus/dip pen and the fountain pen is the ink function. The dip pen does not hold a large amount of ink. The user must dip the pen nib into a separate container of ink. The ink has limitless possibilities; it may be acrylic, India ink or even an all natural ink. This is a very good "green gift" for the environmentally conscious lifestyle. Most stylus/dip pens are re-useable thus cutting down on disposables. Supplement the dip pen gift with an all natural ink - or even an ink recipe, that will sure delight them!

When matching pen functionality with lifestyles, consider the material of which the pen is made from. The durability of the pen body should be appropriate to the individual. Soft material that is fragile or prone to cracks, scratches and dings are more appropriate for those individuals who have a place designated for such items. Durable material such as hardwoods, metals and some plastics would be much more suited for people who have a full desk and heavy office lifestyle. Pen materials are so diverse that they cater to many lifestyles and offer that personal touch. Hunters would enjoy pens that are made from antlers; while people in the construction industry might like exotic hardwoods.

The gift of a pen has been around since the invention of writing implements and is still a time honored gift. Today, pens and other writing implements offer many ways for the gift to be personal, elegant and thoughtful.

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