Well, we suppose if you want people to take notice of your product and believe it to be unrivaled, name it Perfect. It's either confident or cocky, depending on your point of view, we suppose. That said, if this "Best Of" pick isn't perfect, it's nearly so. This company has been creating writing instruments since 1761, so they've had some time to practice making the perfect pencil. The beauty of Perfect Pencil is that you never have to worry about a dull point. How so? There's a sharpener integrated i... FULL REVIEW

This company's claim to fame is that their writing instruments were used by none other than Sir Winston Churchill, a man known to pen a write a good document now and then. Much more recently, the readers of Pen International Magazine - yes, there is such a publication - voted Conway Stewart the "Best Pen Brand Icon." To celebrate this honor, the company is offering a limited edition of their classic 100 Pencil. This is the first time, though, that the pencil has been crafted completely out of s... FULL REVIEW

Cross is likely one of the first brands to come to mind when thinking about high-end pens and pencils. That's because they've been around for more than 150 years. They were also the first American company to make a quality-writing instrument. All of that history and heritage is reflected in this "Best Of" choice. The Classic Century design is traditional, yet striking: smooth and sleek. The 18K gold adds a beauty and charm that only gold can provide. Can a golden pencil lead to golden ideas? You tell ... FULL REVIEW