Well your first stop should be the Internet. You can search unique pens or handcrafted pens and find literally hundreds of varieties of pens that are perfect for gift giving. The beauty of your plan is that most people love to get the gift of a unique gift quality pen. They also come handsomely packaged ready to give to your lucky recipient.

When you search for the sites that will contain all the information on unique pens, don't just read about the cost and shipping. Take a look at the variety of pens and the materials they are made from. You can also usually find a complete history of the pen when you search for unique pens online. It may not sound very interesting but it actually is.

Before you buy just one variety of pens for everyone on your list, take advantage of the information on pens that you found and search out the perfect pen for everyone. Some pens are made from metals and polished to a gleaming shine. Certainly you know someone who would appreciate the elegance of one of these pens.

Other pens are made from exotic woods. They are truly a unique item and should be given to someone who will appreciate their unique look and material. Maybe someone who is interested in saving the rainforest? Oops probably not. Maybe better for the person you know who lives in the log home or is a carpenter.

Then there is the antler pen. Yes, there are actually pens available that are made from antlers. I know what you're thinking. My first thought was a pen that was shaped like the top of Bullwinkle's head, but they are actually quite beautiful. They are polished to a brilliant shine and look like no other pen on the market. That is the perfect gift for your friend that hunts or just loves the great outdoors.

Yes, indeed, you can find a great deal of information on pens if you just take the time to look. The variety and style of ballpoint pens today is astounding. Who would have thought that so many creative and inventive ideas would be centered on the simple but massively important ballpoint pen?