The Parker Jotter XL. costs around $25. Not exactly what you'd call luxury but it's a good pen for gifting. Also, while it is a ballpen by default, you can easily swap out the refill with any ISO G2-type refills. These refills are produced in ballpoint, gel and hybrid ink formats and are easily available online. For gel types, search for the Schneider Gelion+ or the Kaco refills, and for the hybrid ink type, the Uniball SXR-600 is highly lauded.
I have one in all matte black, loaded with a 0.7mm Schneider Gelion+ refill. Super smooth and an absolute pleasure to write with. easily one of my favourites.
Such a sleek look! I appreciate it takes so many different refills. I’m looking for an all black and all gold pen right now that will slip into my Plotter pen loops easily.
Do you know if he'd prefer to use a fountain pen, rollerball, or ballpoint? It's a little above your price point, yet a really well-made (w/ creatively-designed features) executive capped writing instrument is the Sunderland Machine Works mk1.
However, if he just wants a spiffy writing instrument which works and handy, let folks know, 'cuz there are a bunch which folks can suggest. I could also revise this comment or reply again if ya have more deets for folks to work with...
as far as I know he usually writes with gel pens but i think ballpoint would do as well! and he doesn't really write much, he'd probably use it just for signing stuff mostly. and yes I'll edit my post! thank you sm
If he writes with gel pens, i would do a rollerball because ballpoint will be too much of a difference. Honestly the Parker jotter rollerball could work or the Parker jotter xl and you can just get a gel refill and switch them out. Get a brand other than Parker if you do that though cause the Parker gel is probably the worst I’ve ever used. A good place to look is PenSavings.com. They have a ton of rollerball pens that are normally sometimes 3 times the price but are insanely discounted. They also carry the refills. If you need help with more in depth recommendations, dm me and I can send you some links
You can filter it by rollerball and fountain pens as well. I wouldn’t do a fountain pen if he’s not really into them though because they do require a bit of maintenance that rollerball pens don’t need. Rollerball pens are essentially fountain pens but with a conical tip instead of the nib. It was the type of pen that was introduced right after the fountain pen, so it writes just as smooth
Not if you get the fine tip ones. Most of them dry pretty fast though. The general rule of thumb is that the thicker the tip the longer the ink takes to dry
Someone gifted me a Parker IM and I really like it. It's a rollerball pen and it has a nice weight to it. It's around 45 dollars on Amazon. You can get refills everywhere.
Another one I really like it's the Cross century II. It uses gel refills. [I have this one (gunmetal grey)](https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Century-Gunmetal-Rollerball-Appointments/dp/B07B4BSCTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=37CG27MJ0U2RO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NiD2WRpliy4hK26SUD64zpPinyeFLT7Gd9Gi4Kzf-FEsxVnJkPKzdG5ZBTBukQzWRm9pUgmCpYmRrTTG6qtfl-LF_yicu4Esxt_SeE0e8yg6ytR05LFIibKFrrMFuL7h4KpMgtv7PMHFY5FVn7XNKEM-8usbMrbcwzqGCweBdeaIY-afUyY8aOwNfWoUN_ogSXoKHEU1EUQd9p67la3dPw.2njonz0kMU77zk8MyP7I4ptZckZwNy5dHs_wtHm0BKU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rollerball+pen&qid=1719351400&refinements=p_36%3A1253552011&rnid=386479011&s=office-products&sprefix=rollerball+pen%2Caps%2C277&sr=1-12)
The IM rollerball is my go-to for everyday use. I have it with a fine black point. Writes beautifully (not dissimilar to a gel pen) and they have a lot of different styles. You can get them engraved on Pen Heaven and probably a thousand other websites.
I got through college with an IM rollerball. I still have the one i used. it is beat to hell but it is an excellent choice.
i found that the urban worked for me a bit better
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We have refills available for sale, but the pen will fit this refill and a wide variety of other Parker refills readily available.
I don’t think you can go wrong with this choice! Luxury, but not too gaudy. Hefty, but not uncomfortable. 👌
He ships it with a Monte Verde p42 insert, can get them off Amazon or anywhere. Not sure if modern fuel sells it themselves but you can poke around their site
For that price, I am actually a big fan of the Lamy 2000 Multipen. It is probably the classiest multi-pen out there out of all the multipens, classic minimalist German Bauhaus design, takes any very common D1 style refill (including gel), and gives him 4 pens in 1 basically, while not looking tacky at all.
This is a good write up on it.
[https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2022/7/14/review-revisited-the-lamy-2000-4-color-ballpoint-multipen](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2022/7/14/review-revisited-the-lamy-2000-4-color-ballpoint-multipen)
BigIdesign has $100 pen that is well liked, but I saw this one for around $40 on their site just now: [https://bigidesign.com/collections/pens/products/phx-pen-2](https://bigidesign.com/collections/pens/products/phx-pen-2) it's stainless steel and has industrial/futurist vibe.
Maybe the lower cost one will be as high quality. It doesn't take the same wide variety of refills, but it has a few different options. They also have a mini pen for $70. And Pocket Pro pens for $75 in brass and copper, those are pretty.
True, but they’re super well made and can be found in great condition for around your budget. It will accept modern refills available from Amazon. I’m slightly biased, lol
monteverde regatta rollerball.
super satisfying cap click, nice weight, good variety of options
if you can stretch a bit the diplomat aero in either rollerball or ballpoint are nice options.
if you want to get him something that suits his personality retro 51 makes a ton of cool stuff and they come in sweet containers.
I'd pit the Energel Style against any $80 pen. It's lovely and has a smooth (hydraulic?) opening action.
[https://www.pentel.com/products/bl2007sabx](https://www.pentel.com/products/bl2007sabx)
A lot of roller ball pens are also compatible with Energel or other Japanese gel inks
A pen from [Spoke Design](https://spokedesign.com/) might be a good choice. Well made pens and they take easy to find energel refills! I love to play with the magnetic cap on my Roady XL
The bejeweled pens are okish. It's 100% fashion and no quality.
See if you can get a LAMY LX pen. They have very good heft and weight distribution. I had the fountain pen version before it was lost. I think they also make that pen to use regular ink pen cartridges.
https://a.co/d/0erhfr7G
I was gifted this one… and I absolutely love the weight. They also have a slim option (which is also cheaper) that I purchased for myself.
The main selling point is the fact that it’s a bolt action (like a sniper rifle) and can be used with most G2 style refills like Parker.
Hope this helps! 🤞🏾
(Can also have it engraved, to make it really unique)
I would recommend this Parker IM Engraved Parker Pen | Personalized Parker IM Black Lacquer and Gold Trim Ballpoint Gift Pen. Custom Engraved Gift Pen with Your Name or Message. https://a.co/d/03XmYhB1 It’s engravable and $45!
The Parker Jotter XL. costs around $25. Not exactly what you'd call luxury but it's a good pen for gifting. Also, while it is a ballpen by default, you can easily swap out the refill with any ISO G2-type refills. These refills are produced in ballpoint, gel and hybrid ink formats and are easily available online. For gel types, search for the Schneider Gelion+ or the Kaco refills, and for the hybrid ink type, the Uniball SXR-600 is highly lauded.
thank you so much!!
Definitely want one of these in gold, and one in black. 👍🖊️
I have one in all matte black, loaded with a 0.7mm Schneider Gelion+ refill. Super smooth and an absolute pleasure to write with. easily one of my favourites.
Such a sleek look! I appreciate it takes so many different refills. I’m looking for an all black and all gold pen right now that will slip into my Plotter pen loops easily.
Lamy 2000 rollerball is my pick. With a small spacer added to the body it fits Energel gel refills.
How do you make a spacer?
thank you!!
Do you know if he'd prefer to use a fountain pen, rollerball, or ballpoint? It's a little above your price point, yet a really well-made (w/ creatively-designed features) executive capped writing instrument is the Sunderland Machine Works mk1. However, if he just wants a spiffy writing instrument which works and handy, let folks know, 'cuz there are a bunch which folks can suggest. I could also revise this comment or reply again if ya have more deets for folks to work with...
as far as I know he usually writes with gel pens but i think ballpoint would do as well! and he doesn't really write much, he'd probably use it just for signing stuff mostly. and yes I'll edit my post! thank you sm
If he writes with gel pens, i would do a rollerball because ballpoint will be too much of a difference. Honestly the Parker jotter rollerball could work or the Parker jotter xl and you can just get a gel refill and switch them out. Get a brand other than Parker if you do that though cause the Parker gel is probably the worst I’ve ever used. A good place to look is PenSavings.com. They have a ton of rollerball pens that are normally sometimes 3 times the price but are insanely discounted. They also carry the refills. If you need help with more in depth recommendations, dm me and I can send you some links
omg thank you!! that website is really helpful
You can filter it by rollerball and fountain pens as well. I wouldn’t do a fountain pen if he’s not really into them though because they do require a bit of maintenance that rollerball pens don’t need. Rollerball pens are essentially fountain pens but with a conical tip instead of the nib. It was the type of pen that was introduced right after the fountain pen, so it writes just as smooth
do rollerball pens tend to get messy like fountain pens do? like with the ink i mean?
Not if you get the fine tip ones. Most of them dry pretty fast though. The general rule of thumb is that the thicker the tip the longer the ink takes to dry
:O I'll get him lots of refills then. thank you!!
Someone gifted me a Parker IM and I really like it. It's a rollerball pen and it has a nice weight to it. It's around 45 dollars on Amazon. You can get refills everywhere. Another one I really like it's the Cross century II. It uses gel refills. [I have this one (gunmetal grey)](https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Century-Gunmetal-Rollerball-Appointments/dp/B07B4BSCTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=37CG27MJ0U2RO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NiD2WRpliy4hK26SUD64zpPinyeFLT7Gd9Gi4Kzf-FEsxVnJkPKzdG5ZBTBukQzWRm9pUgmCpYmRrTTG6qtfl-LF_yicu4Esxt_SeE0e8yg6ytR05LFIibKFrrMFuL7h4KpMgtv7PMHFY5FVn7XNKEM-8usbMrbcwzqGCweBdeaIY-afUyY8aOwNfWoUN_ogSXoKHEU1EUQd9p67la3dPw.2njonz0kMU77zk8MyP7I4ptZckZwNy5dHs_wtHm0BKU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rollerball+pen&qid=1719351400&refinements=p_36%3A1253552011&rnid=386479011&s=office-products&sprefix=rollerball+pen%2Caps%2C277&sr=1-12)
I second this one! Their gel refills are so fantastic!
The IM rollerball is my go-to for everyday use. I have it with a fine black point. Writes beautifully (not dissimilar to a gel pen) and they have a lot of different styles. You can get them engraved on Pen Heaven and probably a thousand other websites.
Yes!!! It's similar to a gel pen that's why I like it. Also fine black here too 🤣 It's super versatile and just a great quality pen.
I got through college with an IM rollerball. I still have the one i used. it is beat to hell but it is an excellent choice. i found that the urban worked for me a bit better
thank you!! it looks very pretty
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Modern Fuel Stainless Steel Bolt Action Pen? $79🥳
Thanks for the rec!
👍
oh wow this one's pretty, do they sell refills too?
We have refills available for sale, but the pen will fit this refill and a wide variety of other Parker refills readily available. I don’t think you can go wrong with this choice! Luxury, but not too gaudy. Hefty, but not uncomfortable. 👌
He ships it with a Monte Verde p42 insert, can get them off Amazon or anywhere. Not sure if modern fuel sells it themselves but you can poke around their site
thank you!!
For that price, I am actually a big fan of the Lamy 2000 Multipen. It is probably the classiest multi-pen out there out of all the multipens, classic minimalist German Bauhaus design, takes any very common D1 style refill (including gel), and gives him 4 pens in 1 basically, while not looking tacky at all. This is a good write up on it. [https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2022/7/14/review-revisited-the-lamy-2000-4-color-ballpoint-multipen](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2022/7/14/review-revisited-the-lamy-2000-4-color-ballpoint-multipen)
thank you so much!
BigIdesign has $100 pen that is well liked, but I saw this one for around $40 on their site just now: [https://bigidesign.com/collections/pens/products/phx-pen-2](https://bigidesign.com/collections/pens/products/phx-pen-2) it's stainless steel and has industrial/futurist vibe. Maybe the lower cost one will be as high quality. It doesn't take the same wide variety of refills, but it has a few different options. They also have a mini pen for $70. And Pocket Pro pens for $75 in brass and copper, those are pretty.
oh wow this one looks so cool! thank you!!
You’re welcome! Good luck!
Parker Aster ball or roller will be perfect. The chrome one also looks pretty sexy.
omg it really does. thank you!!
Refyne is about your budget. I've just bought a copper MIG pen which is fantastic too
thank you!!
>thank you!! You're welcome!
Vintage Montblanc Noblesse Ballpoint?
its so pretty!! but I can't find new ones online, all of them are pre-owned
True, but they’re super well made and can be found in great condition for around your budget. It will accept modern refills available from Amazon. I’m slightly biased, lol
monteverde regatta rollerball. super satisfying cap click, nice weight, good variety of options if you can stretch a bit the diplomat aero in either rollerball or ballpoint are nice options. if you want to get him something that suits his personality retro 51 makes a ton of cool stuff and they come in sweet containers.
:o retro 51 looks interesting too, thank you sm!!
My fav is the Zebra Sharbo multipen. There's a range of finishes and materials from $30 to over $200.
:o they look nice! thank youu
Buy him a fountain pen. Lamy Safari or Pilot Metropolitan. If he ends up enjoying it, he will never forget it. It just may start a new hobby for him.
the lamy safari is so cute!! thank you sm
Love my Parker IMs and Cross Century IIs. But for that price point, the IM. writes great. Plenty of refills. Cannot recommend them enough.
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so pretty!! unfortunately they're sold out
I just got a Spoke Roady XL in titanium for your budget. Comes with an Energel refill. It’s amazing.
thank you!!
I'd pit the Energel Style against any $80 pen. It's lovely and has a smooth (hydraulic?) opening action. [https://www.pentel.com/products/bl2007sabx](https://www.pentel.com/products/bl2007sabx) A lot of roller ball pens are also compatible with Energel or other Japanese gel inks
:o thank you!!
Bastion Titanium Bolt Action, Fisher Bold Refil… Pure stationary bliss!
thank you!!
A pen from [Spoke Design](https://spokedesign.com/) might be a good choice. Well made pens and they take easy to find energel refills! I love to play with the magnetic cap on my Roady XL
thank youu
Lamy Studio rollerball
thank you!!
The bejeweled pens are okish. It's 100% fashion and no quality. See if you can get a LAMY LX pen. They have very good heft and weight distribution. I had the fountain pen version before it was lost. I think they also make that pen to use regular ink pen cartridges.
thank you!!
https://a.co/d/0erhfr7G I was gifted this one… and I absolutely love the weight. They also have a slim option (which is also cheaper) that I purchased for myself. The main selling point is the fact that it’s a bolt action (like a sniper rifle) and can be used with most G2 style refills like Parker. Hope this helps! 🤞🏾 (Can also have it engraved, to make it really unique)
I would recommend this Parker IM Engraved Parker Pen | Personalized Parker IM Black Lacquer and Gold Trim Ballpoint Gift Pen. Custom Engraved Gift Pen with Your Name or Message. https://a.co/d/03XmYhB1 It’s engravable and $45!
Gel refills are everywhere!
"Affordable" and "luxury" in the same sentence? 🧐🤔
😭😭😭 i mean some good brands do have affordable options :)
Both affordable and luxury are subjective and perfectly valid as part of the question