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Pens That Are Still Useful in the Age of the Keyboard

Lamy Joy 1.1 Nib – $26

This is the calligraphy version of Lamy's ultra-popular Safari pen. It's longer with a nice taper and, unlike the rigid may-as-well-be-a-ballpoint Safari, the nib is soft enough for flourishes and variable width.

Fisher Original Space Pen – $37

The original pen that NASA famously used instead of a pencil. It uses a pressurized cartridge so you can write on anything. This is the original full-size version, not the teensy bullet pen.

Kuretake Water Brush – $7

You fill this little pen with water, and then you can paint with watercolors without needing a reservoir. Allows for easy coloration of sketches on the go when paired with a mini watercolor palette. Works great.

Krink Squeeze Marker – $9

The adult version of Harold's magic purple crayon. This writes on literally anything. Even things you probably shouldn't write on.

Rotring 3-in-1 – $17

A pen, mechanical pencil, eraser and bright-orange highlighter all in one space-age package. Unlike other multi-pens this one works with a weird and magical gravity selector that chooses a cartridge based on which side is facing up.

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Ultimate Gift Guide Showdown Rules and Regulations

Prize(s):

Winning submission and the Community Choice Winner will receive an Apple Watch (MSRP $349). Two Runner-Up submissions will receive a SONOS Play:1 (MSRP $199). Twelve Editor’s Picks (3 each week— announced on November 13th, November 20th, November 27th, and December 4th, 2015) will receive a $25 gift certificate to Hand-Eye Supply. The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. The winner(s) must be reachable through the email address provided in their profile and respond with a mailing address to receive the prize.

Judging Criteria:

Our internal editorial team will be picking the best guides based on item selection, image choice and theme. Thematic guides will be given higher priority for editorial judging. Only gift guide submissions with images, descriptions, links, pricing and a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 gifts will be considered.

Eligibility and Limitations:

Participants and winner(s) can only submit a gift guide by signing into a registered Core77 account. Gift Guides can be created until December 7, 2015 at 11:59PM. Employees of Core77, regular contributors and immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate to win.

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The Community Choice Winner will be determined through voting. Registered Core77 users can sign in to their account to cast a single vote for any gift guide published. Voting closes on December 7, 2015 at 11:59PM EST. The Community Choice Winner will be announced on December 8, 2015 on the homepage of Core77.com

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The conduct of the Contest is governed by the applicable laws of the United States of America, which take precedence over any rule to the contrary herein.

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Pens That Are Still Useful in the Age of the Keyboard

Lamy Joy 1.1 Nib – $26

Fisher Original Space Pen – $37

Kuretake Water Brush – $7

Krink Squeeze Marker – $9

Rotring 3-in-1 – $17

Mountain Style to Make You Smile

Bachelors starter kit

The Obsessively Organized Desk

Urban Necessities For NEW AGE DESIGN

Ultimate Gift Guide Showdown Rules and Regulations

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Judging Criteria:

Eligibility and Limitations:

Voting:

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Compliance with Law:

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