Considerations When Buying Antler Ballpoint Pens

Anyone who has owned antler ballpoint pens can tell you that they are beautiful and unique. They are conversation-starters as well as practical writing instruments. There are several things to consider when you are buying antler ballpoint pens.

1. The antler type. Different types of antlers are used to make antler ballpoint pens. You will often be given your choice of several options. The most common ones are caribou antler, deer antler, elk antler, or moose antler. If you get a chance, look at the different types to get an idea of what kind you like the best.

2. Uniqueness. You should consider that antler ballpoint pens are unique. That is because they are made from a naturally occurring material – an antler. Since no two antlers are exactly alike, no two pens will be identical either. You can get a rough idea of the look of the pen when you look at the picture online or in a catalog. However, no other antler ballpoint pens will match it exactly.

3. Family heirloom. If you have a piece of antler you found on a family hike or hunting trip, you can preserve the memory. You can get antler ballpoint pens made from the antler piece. The pens are so durable that you can hand them down from generation to generation, keeping the memory alive.

4. Plating. You have to decide what plating you want for the fittings. Gold is great if you want to show off the pen and not use it very much. 24 carat gold is the most easily damaged. 10 carat gold is better than gold, but not as durable as titanium or plating made of platinum/rhodium. When you get the most durable types of plating for your antler ballpoint pens, you pay a premium price. You may also get a better guarantee.