The 10 Best Montblanc Pens

Beatle-maniacs will cherish their John Lennon Special Edition Resin Rollerball (about $2595), which takes its inspiration from the famous musician's guitar. Its clip is subtly carved to resemble the instrument's neck, with six discernible strings.

The ring encircling the cap of the Johannes Brahms Special Edition (about $1249) is engraved with the legendary composer's own signature. This rollerball selection comes in a fine collector's case complete with a booklet and a tuning fork

There's an undeniable audaciousness that comes with owning an implement made by this company, and the Diamond Legrand Silver (appx. $1599) takes that notion as far as it can go by actually encasing a real diamond on the translucent tip of the cap.

The Leonardo Limited Edition Rollerball (about $4295) takes its inspiration from the designs drawn up by Da Vinci, particularly those that came from his fascination with the possibility of human flight. One of these is a diagram of a bat that is etched into the nib.

Fans of America's 35th president will certainly appreciate the attention to detail that went into the design of the Great Characters John F. Kennedy Limited Edition Fountain (appx. $5999). It includes engravings of Kennedy's initials, as well as a slogan from his original campaign.

The matte black lacquered surface of the Starwalker Red Gold Metal Fineliner (appx. $1475) features a diamond cut pattern of straight lines that appear to bend and curve beautifully along its length. This is a selection that conveys power and control, and is great for the boardroom.

If it's important to you that your writing implement be as rare as it is refined, the Leo Tolstoy Rollerball (about $1398) is likely a great choice. It's one of only 7,000 made by this iconic manufacturer, so its value is likely to go up over time.

While it may not provide the greatest flow in its stroke, the Boheme Mini Bleu With Sapphire (about $439) still screams elegance, thanks mainly to its shape and compact design. It twists to open, as well, so you don't have to worry about losing your cap anywhere.

The ribbed design on the StarWalker Doué Ballpoint (about $795) isn't just there to give it an almost futuristic look. The texture it provides also helps you keep your grip on it, whether you're in the middle of signing an important contract or just writing a quick greetings card.

The Cruise Collection Bordeaux Ballpoint (around $399) is designed to be a little more affordable than most, while still maintaining the specific writing feel for which the company is known. As such, this model uses the same refills found in much pricier options.