Holiday Pen Gift Guide [2024]

Welcome, pen pals! I hope you haven’t clicked around for too long before finding this amazing resource for all your holiday shopping needs.

I’ll keep it short so you can shop and get back to your merry activities.

We know how much of a time-wasting struggle it is to shop online, bouncing from website to website, getting the same old suggestions that you’ve already given in years’ past. In this epic pen gift guide, you’ll find novel gift ideas for that creative, thoughtful person on your list.

Quick shopping links

First, here’s an easy way to check off your list quickly: Shop our “Best Sellers” collection and look for highly-rated pens in your price range. If you’re looking for something unique you won’t find anywhere else, shop our store exclusives, including all the collectible, limited edition collaboration designs. Want a better deal? Browse our Clearance Pens page for deals up to 70% off the retail price. Finally, there’s the crowd-pleasing, convenient gift card you can send to the recipient instantly via e-mail.

Shipping Deadlines for December 24th Delivery

Place your gift orders early as possible to avoid any possible shipping delays, which are common this time of year. Use the following shipping methods up until the deadline to ensure timely delivery.

US Domestic Shipping (including AK, HI, PR)

December 13 - Economy Shipping
December 16 - Standard Shipping
December 18 - Express Shipping

International Orders - due to inconsistent international delivery times and customs delays, Goldspot cannot guarantee delivery prior to December 25th on any international orders.

It’s not just a pen, it’s an extension of your mind

Our writing tools, regardless if it’s a fountain pen, ballpoint, or pencil, are meant to fit the creative individual’s hand and their process.

It’s not just a pen, it’s a keepsake

Personalizing a writing instrument elevates the gift’s sentimental feeling to a whole new level. Our in-house engraving department ensures your pens will be personalized beautifully and shipped quickly (usually within 1-2 days of placing an order).

Shop Personalized Pens here.

It's not just a pen, it's an unboxing experience

One of the questions we get often is, "Does this pen come in a box?" When you're spending $50, $100, or $500 & up for a writing instrument, you bet it comes in a presentable box!

Of course, the more expensive the pen, the more elaborate the packaging.

Make your pen gift an unboxing experience the recipient will never forget by adding our gift wrap service - $4.50 charge for each item.

It’s not just a pen, it’s a vibe

With all the pen colors, styles, sizes, and themes, you’re destined to find a fine writing instrument that speaks to your soul and motivates you to do your best work.

It’s not just a pen, it’s my daily carry

Although you’ll never need a software update, batteries, or a charging cable to use a pen (well, there are some that do) your writing setup is complete with ink, notebooks, and carrying cases.

Shop Gift Sets and Bundles here.

It’s not just a pen, it’s part of my creative flow

For the pen enthusiast who thinks they have it all, there’s always something new that can be learned and added to your repertoire and your workspace. This video shares some of the most useful accessories you never knew you needed.

It’s not just a pen, it’s an affordable gift

You don’t have to spend a mortgage payment to purchase a quality pen that lasts decades, if not a lifetime. In each of these posts, we break down our best gift ideas by price so you can stay inky and within your budget.

It’s not just a pen, it’s a passport to the world’s best writing instruments

We wanted the best the world has to offer in the Goldspot Pens store. You can find over 50 of the best fine writing brands from around the world respresented on the Goldspot website. Below, you can find some of our most beloved brands. Goldspot is an authorized retailer of all the brands we sell.

It’s not just a pen, it's learning how to become a better writer and creator

The art of handwriting, particularly the use and maintenance of fountain pens, is not common knowledge. So, we dedicated thousands of hours to build a FREE online resource of articles and videos meant to educate. A little "how-to" goes a long way toward enjoying writing at a higher level than originally thought possible.

For fountain pen-related information, visit Fountain Pen University. For all other writing modes, you can check out the Fine Pen Academy.

Here are a few articles to help get you started:

We wish we could include many more pens on this list. With over 10,000 items on the Goldspot website, it's hard to only mention so few pens. However, we wanted to bring you the best of the best pen gifts that won't break the bank. For more great deals to get your money's worth, check out our clearance section. At last count, we have over 300 items on sale there. It is constantly being updated with closeout specials, pens offered at deeper discounts, and overstock deals.

If you'd like to leave the final pen purchasing decision up to the gift recipient, we have one last suggestion...

It’s not just a pen, it’s a license to treat yourself

Yes, pen enthusiasts can be a persnickety bunch. It's part of the process in becoming a full-blown pen addict. Thankfully, you can find the perfect one-size-fits-all gift for the writer in your life. Goldspot gift cards are available instantly through e-mail delivery. If you are short on time, the instant digital gift card is the perfect present in a pinch. Goldspot gift cards are available in a variety of denominations, starting at $10, and do not expire.

Shop Instant E-mail delivery Gift Cards > >

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