One of the finest pen stores in the southeast is Artlite in Atlanta on Cheshire Bridge near the Piedmont Fork. If you do not use fountain pens give one a try. My favorites pens were recommended by Mike Lite. His Brother Stuart stocks the finest array of unusual journals around.

The Sailor, a Japanese made Pen, is the smoothest writing fine point I have. I also have a Waterman and a Pelikan that write effortlessly, smoothly and never skip. These pens sell for about $200 to $300 each. Pen users tend to be a bit obsessive and there are a lot of collectors. Mont Blancs are OK ( I have a few) but there are others that are stunning to look at, write just as good if not better and cost less.

Check out the Omas, the Visconti, the Du Pont and others. If you get over $2000 check out the David Oscarson and Michel Perchin creations- They are works of art.

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