When our corporate overlords deign to recognize the valuable service of a longtime employee, out comes a fancy pen case. If this Bill Blass Pen & Pencil Gift Set is good enough for some guy who did nothing but reconcile invoices for 35 years, isn't it good enough for your loved ones? Swipe a page from the corporate playbook and throw one into a stocking near you. It’s the gift that says “I'm pretty sure you’re not illiterate.”

When wrapped, each set presents a pleasingly hefty feel. Unwrapped, they reveal a tres swank gift box. Once the recipient gets over his or her disappointment that it’s not a diamond bracelet or a really nice commando knife, they’re sure to get hepped up on the sharp Bill Blass styling, the compact profile, the smooth roll of the ballpoint, and the plunge-action mechanical pencil, all backed by the pen-ultimate expertise of A.T. Cross. Let’s not forget the sturdy stainless steel construction – in the right hands, these humble writing implements are indeed mightier than any sword, especially when plunged into the soft, exposed eye of an adversary.

Sure, as a gift this may seem a bit on the impersonal side. But your little holiday factory has units to shift, and each purchase of this bundle represents two more names crossed off your list. With its convenient rectangular shape, the Bill Blass Pen & Pencil Gift Set is a lot easier to wrap than a Jet Ski. And, in the true spirit of the season, it’s a lot cheaper, too.

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