The Inkless Pen

At one point in time, society moved away from liquid based writing instruments in favor for silver ones. These pens were called silverpoints. Leonardo di Vinci used them because it was easier to carry then a quill and ink bottle. Unfortunately silverpoints only worked with specially treated paper so it was back to ordinary ink. Now you can own your very own silverpoint but advances in technology now allow it to write on any paper surface. The modern version doesn't use silver at all. Instead it's made of a metal alloy with a nib that will take forever to wear down. The marks it makes look like pencil but you can't smudge or rub it out. It's as permanent as ink. It's a great looking pen and a conversation starter when people see you writing from nothing but solid metal. At only $30 a piece; makes a great gift.