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Recently on twitter, a friend asked "Who else misses handwriting?" This question hit home for me because I have always been one to believe in the power of the written word. I am a firm believer that thank-you notes should be hand-written. (Now that I have two kids, I will admit, my turnaround time for thank-you cards is a bit longer than in the past, but I do still try to make it a priority). In addition to my phone and outlook, I also keep a physical daily planner that I like to use to hand write my appointments and to-dos.

Part of the handwritten experience is the instrument you use. I am always in search of that "perfect pen". The one that simplifies the process instead of making it harder - A writing instrument that actually enhances the act of writing.

Parker has recently launched the Parker Ingenuity collection, featuring 5th Technology refills. 5th Technology refills combines the beauty of a fountain pen, the smoothness of a rollerball, the ease and functionality of a ball point and the smudge-free experience of a porous point pen, to create an extremely comfortable, long-lasting writing instrument. The innovative design was born from extensive research into consumer's writing needs. Ingenuity collection pens not only write beautifully, but they look stylish. The luxe design has a professional look and feel. Only the tip needs to be replaced when it's time to refill, making this a pen that will stay in your collection for years to come.

As someone who enjoys putting pen to paper, a Parker Ingenuity pen is something I would love. I am also considering pairing a few pens with a brightly hued leather-bound daily planner for a fun holiday gift.

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