Luxe Ink

Compadres;

   I am often forced to use writing instruments during the “unfortunate necessity” of creating further wealth to fuel my ambitions. (I write a lot at work) It is during these times that all my thoughts, intentions and commanding presence must be transferred to paper in a flowing manner as not to interrupt my cerebral outpouring.

   As you might imagine, I have had at my disposal many fine implements with which to scribe. I will not mention their brand names. I am not here to tear down the inferior, no man gains at another’s expense, rather I wish to build up a superior product.

   My personal preference in writing instruments has little to do with the actual carcass, but more with the luxurious liquid caviar that flows from the tip with such smoothness and ease that goose flesh is sure to erupt on your writing hand.

   True story: a business associate who ordinarily uses one of those luxe-priced black German pens with a white flower on the cap, had occasion to sign an important document with my personal pen. He admired the vintage Pelican’s 24k gold trimmings briefly, but when he put the tip to paper and felt the ink flow like no other pen, he had tears in his eyes!

   “Where did you get this pen?!” he exclaimed. When I revealed the nature of the pen he turned pale and looked at it several times. It was obvious his brain could not reconcile what his hand had felt and his ears had heard…another convert to my personal writing instrument.

   Do yourself a favor and just try my pen of choice. First find any pen body that uses a “Parker” refill. Remember it is the ink that matters most. You can buy a Parker Jotter (half stainless, half plastic in red, blue or black) at the grocery store for under $4. If you are like me and appreciate the feel of a fine pen, try a Pelican from The Colorado Pen Store.

   The ink cartridge to buy is a Parker Gelrefill 2-pak. If it doesn’t have  small round plastic balls on the tips, avoid them. These refills are like Ferraris. Well maintained they are the best. Neglectful merchandisers who allow them to be man-handled in stocking break the protective tips off and the tip dries out.

   But don’t fret. Most of the refills will be just fine if you buy them with the protective balls in place. Once they are off and you are writing everyday, the pens do NOT dry out. They flow like silk until they run out.

   Next twist open the pen, take out the ink cartridge and toss it with disdain into the trash! Once you try my pen you will become queasy at the mere thought of using a regular pen again. Now slide in the cartridge you just procured at Staples or even Ralphs for a paltry $3.85 and reassemble your pen.

   A few scribbles and you will be joyously creating the written word.  Your writing hand will thank you.

Until next time,

 LuxeMan

(LuxeMan has no financial interest in any stationary retail establishments or the Parker Pen Co.)