Signature luxury: How to build a collection of the finest writing pens

Montblanc, Sailor, Lamy or Sheaffer: the instrument should be good enough to be passed on as a family heirloom

Statesmen, writers, tycoons sign with luxury pens when marking they have made history. A luxury pen is a family heirloom and a collector’s item that gives meaning to your writing.

“I use my Montblanc every time I have to sign important papers. However much of your day is lived electronically and online, there is still nothing quite like the look and feel of a hand-crafted luxury pen to add a touch of elegance and authority to your everyday interactions,” said Gurugram-based entrepreneur Aditya Kashyap.

A luxury pen’s value is shaped by quality, rarity and brand. There are gold or platinum