Trend alert: pretty in ink

Life&style An essential in the office, these modern pens have old-school style written all over them.

1. White, Dh13,800, Mont Blanc, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 681 2529; Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 4451 and elsewhere. 2. Black and silver, Dh3,800, Caran d'Ache at Salam, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 9994; Wafi Mall, Dubai, 04 324 5115. 3. Gold, Dh927, Cross at Salam. 4. Swarovski crystal, Dh19,730, Dunhill, Dubai Mall, 04 434 0403. 5. Engraved silver, Dh2,040, S T Dupont at Salam. 6. Ballpoint, Dh1,815, Mont Blanc. 7. Backgammon set, Dh10,935, Dunhill