This ‘Ode To Bag End’ Pen Is The Perfect Father’s Day Gift For ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Dads

I have written about many wonderful Lord Of The Rings collector’s items over the years, from calendars to special editions of the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, to swords based on Sting and Anduril, but none of these items is quite as lovely or elegant as the ‘Ode To Bag End’ pen from Italian penmaker, Montegrappa.

The company, which was founded in 1912, crafts some of the finest luxury pens out there, with themes ranging from Kitcho Noh Masks to James Bond. Of course, as a huge Lord Of The Rings fan, the Ode To Bag End pen is my personal favorite. The pen is designed with The Shire in mind, reflecting the cozy trappings of Hobbiton and its diminutive inhabitants.

The top of the pen’s cap hand-painted cap emulates the entrance to Bag End. It’s a whimsical but satisfyingly sturdy design. This is a pen that is both weighty and lighthearted – fitting for the home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, whose life of bonhomie and good cheer was disrupted by adventure and dragons and ring wraiths and war.

The fountain pen includes a 14K Gold nib. Yellow gold, rose gold and ruthenium give the brass an extra glimmer (some things that glitter are gold, after all). The barrel overlay combines plain and oak-grain resin that gives the pen an almost architectural feel. You can imagine peering through the windows, watching Bilbo and Gandalf talk about magical Rings and Dark Lords and other dire tidings. And what better way to celebrate Tolkien and his countless scribbles and notes than with the very instrument of his craft?

Of course, this is a very limited edition pen, with only 999 hand-crafted units available in its three iterations: Fountain Pen, Rollerball and Ballpoint. The Fountain Pen is 142mm in length with an 18mm diameter. It’s about the same length as an average pen, but much thicker, especially at the cap. It writes beautifully – if only my handwriting were as pretty. Then again, with a pen like this, maybe it’s finally worth practicing my penmanship. One pen to rule them all, as it were.

You can find the Ode To Bag End fountain pen on Montegrappa’s website and various online retailers.