These pens could make me take up letter writing again. When I got mine, I was in desperate need of a new pen -- the last time I dug around in my purse to sign a credit card slip, all I came up with was a chewed crayon.

Created by the international design company Acme Studio, which works with artists, architects, and designers, each rollerball pen is a work of art. And it doesn't get by on looks alone; it feels solid and comfortable in your hand, much like the Montblanc. Information about the designer and the design movement is included with each pen. I chose the "Alphabet" black and white number, designed by Rod Dyer, who has won a boatload of awards for his design and advertising work. Each collectible pen comes in a padded aluminum storage case and you can buy a matching card case to go with your stunning new writing utensil.

Guaranteed for a year, and available for $62 @ See Jane Work.