Officially, the 13 Best Pens Money Can Buy

When do you actually become a Pen Guy? It’s somewhere along the path of Fashion Guy, Car Guy, and Watch Guy. But we’re not exactly sure which comes first. All we know is that more people should take pride in a nice pen. Not just a pen that writes well but one that looks good, too. We wrote all about the Parker Jotter recently. It’s a classic “nice pen” that has even been featured in a James Bond film. It’s got looks, performance, and history—the perfect everyday carry item. Because that’s the thing about carrying a nice pen: It makes you feel good. We love pens, and we’ve tried thousands of them. These are our 13 favorites, from luxury options to corner-store varieties. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a [browser](.   [Esquire Add to Cart]( Welcome to Add to Cart, in which Esquire editors tell you about the clothes, shoes, watches, gear, gadgets, booze, and anything else we’re coveting right now. - The Editors at Esquire [Officially, the 13 Best Pens of All Time]( [Officially, the 13 Best Pens of All Time]( When do you actually become a Pen Guy? It’s somewhere along the path of Fashion Guy, Car Guy, and Watch Guy. But we’re not exactly sure which comes first. All we know is that more people should take pride in a nice pen. Not just a pen that writes well but one that looks good, too. We wrote all about the Parker Jotter recently. It’s a classic “nice pen” that has even been featured in a James Bond film. It’s got looks, performance, and history—the perfect everyday carry item. Because that’s the thing about carrying a nice pen: It makes you feel good. We love pens, and we’ve tried thousands of them. These are our 13 favorites, from luxury options to corner-store varieties. [SHOP NOW]( [The 30 Best V-Neck T-shirts to Wear on Their Own (or Under a Button-up)]( [The 30 Best V-Neck T-shirts to Wear on Their Own (or Under a Button-up)]( Choose your own adventure. [SHOP NOW]( [13 Designer Sunglasses Worth the Investment]( [13 Designer Sunglasses Worth the Investment]( Having fun in the sun has never looked better. [SHOP NOW]( [27 Grown-Up Backpacks You Can Carry With Confidence]( [27 Grown-Up Backpacks You Can Carry With Confidence]( Wherever you're headed, these (actually stylish) all-purpose bags have you covered. [SHOP NOW]( [The Only Bomber Jacket You Really Need]( [The Only Bomber Jacket You Really Need]( You simply cannot beat Alpha Industries' classic MA-1. [SHOP NOW]( [Image] [Image] [The Absolute Best Deals from Vuori’s Sale Section]( [The Absolute Best Deals from Vuori’s Sale Section]( Seemingly out of nowhere, Vuori has blown up over the past couple years. Maybe I'm projecting, because prior to living in New York City, I was unaware of its existence, but the SoCal athleisure company has eaten up a huge chunk of the market. And for good reason! The brand makes some of the best travel pants, workout shorts/shirts, and joggers on the market. It is even a staple for athletes. And even though we wish guys still wore suits (or at least jeans) to the airport, in 2024 there's not a more ubiquitous piece of travel gear than Vuori pants. So when the brand has a sale, we're always going to tune in. Right now, though there's no major event happening, Vuori has a bunch of hits sitting on the shelves for less than retail price. [SHOP NOW]( [Image] [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter?]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779