You finally did it. You bought that Montblanc 149 you’ve had on your wishlist for months. It costed you $1000 but you’ve got the icon with a buttery nib, a perfectly polished black barrel with gold trim, and that snowcap that’s symbolized prestige for generations. It arrived in its signature box, resting on velvet like a museum piece. You unboxed it, took it in your hand, turned it slowly under the light, admiring the design, the balance, and all the fine details.
You felt you made a great purchase — and you did. Maybe you even inked it with your favorite ink, watching the piston fill in action, my favorite part as well. And of course, you posted it to your story — because let’s admit it, it’s a fantastic piece to own. And now… it’s back in the drawer or on your desk. A monument to aspiration — admired, but untouched.
You may ask yourself – and what’s the point with this?
Well, luxury writing instruments aren’t just objects of desire; they’re tools. They’re designed to be appealing and sometimes even sentimental tools — but tools nonetheless. And like any tool, they lose value not just in monetary terms, but in meaning, when they aren’t used. A beautiful pen that collects dust isn’t a status symbol. It’s a wasted opportunity.
I’m saying this because the true value of a pen isn’t always measured by its price, but by what it creates. Letters, journal entries, quick thoughts on a napkin, elegant signatures, or maybe just to-do lists that feel a little less like chores because of the pen you’re using. In fact, each line drawn with that 18k nib adds to its story — and yours. The more you use it, the more personal it becomes.
Some people fear ruining their expensive pens. “What if I scratch it?” “What if I drop it?” But isn’t that the point of ownership? To live with it? Use brings patina. Wear brings charm. Every mark, every micro-scratch is proof that your pen is part of your daily life, not just a relic behind glass. And I can tell you that with a minimum of effort, you can keep your pen looking great.
There’s also a financial logic here. Let’s break it down.
If you use your $1000 pen once a year, that’s $1000 per use. Use it every day for a year? That’s less than $3 per day — cheaper than your daily coffee. Keep using it for years, and the cost becomes negligible, while the reward grows deeper with time. We’re talking differently now, aren’t we? The thing is pens were made to write, not to wait.
Luxury doesn’t mean untouchable. On the contrary, luxury is meant to elevate your ordinary moments. Imagine writing a shopping list with the same pen you used to sign a life-changing contract. It’s not about grandeur — it’s about presence. Your pen becomes truly valuable when it becomes familiar, when it starts to carry your thoughts, your voice, your everyday stories.
So if your fine writing instrument is locked away or sitting idle on a shelf, it’s time to change that. Fill it. Carry it. Let it travel in your bag. Let it get a bit worn. Let it write, because that’s when it becomes truly worth it.
Otherwise, let’s be honest: it’s just a waste of money.
Use your pens. They weren’t made to be admired from a distance. They were made to bring you closer — to ideas, to expression, to yourself. There’s nothing more fulfilling than cherishing the beauty of handwriting.
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