Need serious help with PEN. (under $50)

lux.sh · 04-14-2008, 11:52 PM

So I realized my father's birthday was yesterday. He is in korea, and I completely forgot about it. Im so bummed. I know he is too. I was so pissed off and disappointed in myself that I forgot, I broke my printer. Now im even more pissed.

Since me and my dad is far away from each other, we agreed on this "no-present, but phone call" thing for our birthdays. Its been nearly 7 years since the last time I bought him a birthday present, but I don't think I can ask him for forgiveness for what I've done this time.

I bought a nice belt for him on Saks Fifth Avenue. but I want to send him something that he will use everyday. I thought of a list.. and PEN!!!!!!!!! Since I already bought him an expensive belt, I want to buy a pen that is not too expensive.

Can you guys recommand me a nice pen around $50 that company owner can use? Something that looks classy enough that a chairman can use. You would think that company's executive owner would use something much better than $50, but knowing how money-saving guy my father is, I know he still uses one of those buy-one-get-one-free pens.

PLEASE HELP! I don't know anything about pens.

Kiemyster · 04-15-2008, 01:42 AM

call him NOW! say you were in a near death experience with your car. he should understand.

good luck getting a "cheap" pen... lol. you pay for what you get... best you spend 150 and get him a proper one.

spacedogg · 04-15-2008, 01:57 AM

Yeah cheap pen...well...you could always hack your Pilot G-2 so it can accept Mont Blanc refills....like I do.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Save...orlds-best-wr/

Note to self: Man...you know you have modding problems when you are modding pens.

But seriously...as a gift for $50...you're not going to get much nicer than a Parker...or maybe a cheaper version of a Waterman fountain pen sold at Staples. Probably not incredibily impressive...altho maybe he will like it as an upgrade over the free pens.

Kiemyster · 04-15-2008, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedogg

Note to self: Man...you know you have modding problems when you are modding pens.

for real....

LOLrance · 04-15-2008, 02:26 AM

FWIW, i think the cheapest Mont Blanc is $99

sinnet112 · 04-15-2008, 02:52 AM

Get a fountain pen. Waterman at Staples is about $50, although some look kind of obnoxious.

This one's nice I guess –
http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...705+1208275991

I've used this all my life –
http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...705+1208275991

Good luck!

lux.sh · 04-15-2008, 03:29 AM

woo waterman is nice.. but I think my dad doesn't like fountain pen..
he probably just wants regular ballpoint ones. damn. those are nice though.
I wanna get one for myself. lol.

damn so there is no $50 pen huh. Man I spent $250 on a damn belt.

sinnet112 · 04-15-2008, 03:40 AM

Ballpoints –
http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC....htm?E+scstore
PenCity has the best prices I think...

These look nice –
http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...010+1208289304

http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...010+1208289304

FirstClass · 04-15-2008, 03:08 PM

Porsche Design has some really nice pens for $100.

ages944 · 04-15-2008, 10:26 PM

Parker Lattitude. You can get a retractable one for $50

mikenuts · 04-15-2008, 10:55 PM

Here is the pen i use every day - Cross Verve in Selenium Blue - i get lots of complements!

http://crosspen.com/Products/pens/Verve/selenium.html

The_Blob · 04-15-2008, 11:55 PM

Graf Von Faber Castell.

Anything from Faber Castell is totally excellent. I grew up using Faber Castell 9000 pencils. Truly excellent German engineering and quality for a pencil and their pens use extremely exclusive materials. In 2006, they released a pen that is decorated with Wooly Mammoth tusks.

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spacedogg Colonel 205 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Yeah cheap pen...well...you could always hack your Pilot G-2 so it can accept Mont Blanc refills....like I do. http://www.instructables.com/id/Save...orlds-best-wr/ Note to self: Man...you know you have modding problems when you are modding pens. But seriously...as a gift for $50...you're not going to get much nicer than a Parker...or maybe a cheaper version of a Waterman fountain pen sold at Staples. Probably not incredibily impressive...altho maybe he will like it as an upgrade over the free pens.
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lux.sh missing two turbos. 616 Rep 4,859 Posts Drives: fast around corners. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Curves iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [7.00]	woo waterman is nice.. but I think my dad doesn't like fountain pen.. he probably just wants regular ballpoint ones. damn. those are nice though. I wanna get one for myself. lol. damn so there is no $50 pen huh. Man I spent $250 on a damn belt. __________________ 06 AW E90 330i ZPP/ZSP/Step/Expired Warranty : Prior Design Front : ACS Rear : ACS Roof : BlackLines : Simota Intake : Carbon Fiber Interior Trim : : MTEC V3 : 24% Charcoal : V1 Hardwired : Solaris Invisibulbs/LED interior :
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sinnet112 Major 31 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	Ballpoints – http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC....htm?E+scstore PenCity has the best prices I think... These look nice – http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...010+1208289304 http://www.pencity.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...010+1208289304 __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	Parker Lattitude. You can get a retractable one for $50 __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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mikenuts Private 3 Rep 99 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Here is the pen i use every day - Cross Verve in Selenium Blue - i get lots of complements! http://crosspen.com/Products/pens/Verve/selenium.html __________________ Jet Black E90, ZSP,6 Speed, Style 230 19" wheels, blacklines, blacked out grille, 35% tint, CDV mod, OEM Carbon Spoiler, LUX 5.1, M3 Steering Wheel
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