Any doctors out there - are nice pens still a thing?

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I'm looking for a special gift for a friend who is a GP. Do Drs still use posh pens? Someone told me it was a rite of passage to get a mont blanc (?) pen. But nobody writes anything now, so is this still a thing?
Thank you!

They still have to sign prescriptions so yes of course!!

Some do, some don't. I have a horrible habit of putting pens down and losing them so only but cheap biros but I know some like a nice fountain pen!

Oh! I thought they were all sent to pharmacies electronically now. That’s good to know it would still get used, thanks. Definitely an option to look at then.

Only buy*

When DH had an appointment with the Head of Cardiology, we noticed he had a Mont Blanc pen!

A surgeon I work with has a Mont Blanc fountain pen - he guards it with his life

Not sure if you are a pen lover or not but don't forget to buy ink! Many fountain pens can be refilled (as you probably know) so the sky is the limit on colours. I really like the pilot iroshizuku ink sets as gifts as you get to choose more colours and it's considered some of the best colour range and quality out there.

www.cultpens.com/i/q/PL57501/pilot-iroshizuku-mini-ink-bottle-set

(Sorry if you already know this I just really like fountain pens)

Thanks all, very helpful.

WannabeMathematician thank you - I know nothing of pens. She would love coloured ink so will have a good look at that.

@How2Help No worries. I would also recommend looking at Pilot pens or Pelican pens as they are also very good quality without quite the price tag.

I would suggest going for a fine nib for a European manufactured pen (a Mont Blanc or Pelican) or a medium mob for a Japanese pen ( a Pilot). Some people prefer thicker nibs but it's generally easier to read the hand writing in finer sizes.

Ok I'll stop giving unsolicited advice now.

Her writing is pretty legible for a Dr, but easier to read has to be a benefit! I’ll look at those options too, thanks.

Advice not at all unsolicited! Gratefully received!!! You are very knowledgable

I have a Mont Blanc pen which I received as a gift from work (I am not a doctor but work in a role where I take a lot of notes!). It is very nice to write with and I would recommend one. Mine is engraved, I was very pleased to receive it

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I'm looking for a special gift for a friend who is a GP. Do Drs still use posh pens? Someone told me it was a rite of passage to get a mont blanc (?) pen. But nobody writes anything now, so is this still a thing? Thank you!

Don't know about GPs, but it's practically a compulsory element of uniform for hospital consultants.

Twisbi pens are good and not astonishingly expensive if it helps

I like Waterman pens

My amazing GP has a paper diary and signs her letters. A pen is a lovely gift.

I’m a GP and I used to love my ink pen, but now it’s all computerised and I practically never use it. I wouldn’t buy that as a gift unless you knew your friend was particularly into posh pens. It’s all electronic these days, especially in these times.