Pens

Perfect pens – and paper – that creative visionaries couldn’t do without

From limited-edition watches to pendants and pens – it’s time to prepare for the Year of the Rat

#stationeryaddicts are spearheading a “return to analogue” with noteworthy items. It’s thank-you letter heaven, says Victoria Woodcock

In stainless steel, €375

Choosing Keeping lends contemporary cachet to traditional Osaka-made fountain pens and leather-bound notebooks

In celluloid and sterling silver with platinum-plated 18ct gold nib, £1,755

Izods specialises in collectable writing instruments – both vintage and new 

The app-accompanied Cross TrackR aimed to make losing ballpoints a thing of the past

Tools to pick when putting pen and pencil to paper – or tablet

A dazzling array of artisanal papers and elegant stationery draws aficionados to this intimate, erudite Munich emporium

From perfect pyjamas to expert whisky tasting kits, gorgeous garden tools and immaculate writing implements – something for every father’s taste

£195

The Aerodrome Range of writing instruments is crafted from original Spitfire propellers and sold online

Limited edition clutches, watches and personal luxuries can be found both in store and at the opening of a new dedicated room in Harrods

With palladium nib and palladium-plated trims, £749

In teak, £325

Goods for the Study is an offshoot of New York bookstore McNally Jackson

In lacquer and palladium, £695. Also in other colours