A new fountain pen is always a great gift for the pen lover in your life, but pens that are specially packaged along with ink always add to the festive feel. These are sets that hit it out of the park as great holiday gifts for family, friends, or coworkers – or even just for yourself!
Pen and Ink Sets are often available as limited or special editions, so we’ve created this handy guide to some of our favorites among those available this holiday season. As always, our free nib tuning and optional nib customizations are included with your order.
Have questions about buying a fountain pen for a friend or family member? We’re happy to help – you can always reach us at info@pacificpenworks.com, or at (323) 657-6703.
1. Pelikan Souverรคn M600 Art Collection Rudi Rother Special Edition
The new Pelikan Souverรคn M600 Art Collection Rudi Rother takes its inspiration from this artist and illustrator whose work was part of Germanyโs Art Nouveau Jungendstil movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Available with your choice of M600 14k solid gold in four tipping sizes, the pen is beautifully packaged in a special presentation box which includes a special booklet on the life and art of Rudi Rother. A 30 ml ink bottle is also included. One of the standouts of this holiday season, this pen is retail $945, our price $756.
2. Platinum 3776 Century Misty Bloom Limited Edition
The second release in Platinumโs annual โMy Favorite Thingsโ series, the new Platinum 3776 Century Misty Bloom is a classically beautiful combination of soft lilac and white hues accentuated by rose gold trim. the 14k solid gold nib is available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Broad.
Produced in just 1500 pieces worldwide, each pen is packaged in a special presentation box which includes a 20ml bottle of Platinum Mellow Green ink. Our price $400.
3. Pilot Custom 823
Not a special or limited edition, but one of the most popular models we carry, the Pilot Custom 823 is available in three semi-translucent colors – Amber, Black Smoke, and Clear. The high capacity of Pilot’s unique vacuum-piston filling system is an added attraction.
Pilot’s #15 14k nibs are available in 14 different tipping sizes – whatever your writing or customization needs, there will be a #15 nib to match. Each pen is attractively packaged in a sleek gift box which include a bottle of Pilot Blue Ink. Retail $480, our price $384.
4. Sailor Pro Gear Slim Manyo #2 Scarlet Wisteria
You don’t have to break the bank to purchase a beautiful pen and ink set, and this close-out offering from Sailor is a prime example. The Pro Gear Slim Manyo #2 Scarlet Wisteria is an attractive combination of semi-translucent red and pink, and comes beautifully packaged with a bottle of Sailor Manyo Fuji ink.
Normally made available in only three nib sizes, we can provide this pen with your choice from among all seven Sailor 14k nibs. Remaining quantities of this pen are very limited – original retail was $295, and our price now is just $177.
5. Platinum 3776 Century Kinu-Gumo Limited Edition
Another beautiful and smartly priced limited edition from Platinum, the 3776 Century Kinu-Gumo Limited Edition is the third release in the Fuji-Unkei series inspired by the cloudswept vistas surrounding Mt. Fuji. Originally released with only limited nib choices, we can provide this pen with your choice from among all seven Platinum 14k nib sizes.
Produced in just 2500 numbered pieces worldwide, the Kinu-Gumo ships in a specially-themed presentation box which includes a 20 ml bottle of specially formulated Nishiki-Oru-Fuji ink. Our price $430.
6. Pelikan Classic M200 Apricot Achat Special Edition
Another great choice from Pelikan, the new Pelikan Classic M200 Apricot Achat Special Edition is available in both standard and gift set versions, and with your choice of either the original steel nib or 14k solid gold M400 nib unit.
In whichever configuration you choose, this is an exceptionally beautiful writing instrument that seems perfectly positioned as a very special holiday gift item. Prices start at just $232 for the steel nib version, and $460 for the 14k edition.
7. Pilot Custom 743
Like the vacuum/piston-fill Custom 823 mentioned above, the Pilot Custom 743 is not a limited or special edition, but another of the most versatile and popular fountain pens produced by Pilot.
Available in both Black and Verdigris colors, these cartridge-converter pens can be equipped with your choice from among the full range of Pilot #15 nibs, including the notched FA nib, by far the best choice among contemporary fountain pen nibs for our noted Flex and Super-Fine Super-Flex customizations.
A bottle of Pilot Blue Ink is included in the sleek packaging. Retail $450, our price $360.
Other Alternatives – Create Your Own Pen and Ink Set
The pen and ink sets mentioned above are all great choices, but you don’t have to be limited by these options.
Any fountain pen we sell can be paired with a suitable ink to make a smart holiday gift – just contact us at info@pacificpenworks.com if you need suggestions on great pen and ink pairings and our pen and ink sommeliers will be glad to assist you.
Buy A PacificPenWorks Gift Card
If you’re not sure which choice would be best or are shopping last minute, you can always choose our PacificPenWorks e-Gift Cards. Available in a range of denominations from $25 to $2000, these are a can’t miss choice for any pen lover in your life.
Looking For A Bargain? Visit Our Sale Section
The Pro Gear Slim Manyo #2 Scarlet Wisteria seen above is just one of a small number of Sailor fountain pens being offered at special close-out pricing as part of their Anchor Drop program.
These are terrific fountain pens at amazing prices, perfect as a holiday gift for adding to your own rotation…
Free Gift Wrapping During The Holiday Season
Weโre happy to offer free gift wrapping for any new pen purchase during the holiday season. Just include the request in your notes when ordering, and weโll send your pen ready for holiday gifting!
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