Several months ago, AutoWeek ran a story about watches made for different car brands. They followed it up with an article about "official" pens for car brands. I thought the "smart" pen shown would be a great gift for my wife to have in her new smart. When we were notified that our car was coming in, I contacted the US distributor -- Kenro Industries -- (by phone) and was quoted a price that was actually higher then the price in the article. I told that to the representative and was given a lower price. The actual price with shipping was $73. The rep told me it could be several weeks before they arrived.
But, to my surprise, the pen was delivered just a week later. It's a really nice piece of work -- heavy, sturdy, and great Italian design -- and it arrived in a very neat metal box.
Here's the info:
The pen is available in: Jet Black, Bay Grey, Ice White, Shine Yellow, and Phat Red, in both gel and fountain pen (although the idea of a fountain pen bouncing around in a car gives me the willies). In the PDF you'll also see four "Fashion" pens, a men's wallet, a ladies' wallet, a leather pen holder, and key holders. Not sure if all those items are available in the US but they are in the catalog and look like quality Italian leather.
If you want to take a look at the varieties use this URL:
Main page
AQUILA BRANDS
Brochure
http://www.aquilabrands.com/smart/Smart_Ing_Sp.pdf
The US distributor:
KENRO INDUSTRIES INC.
393 Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501
U.S.A.
Tel. 516 741 0011
Fax. 516 741 0125
E-mail:
contactus@kenroindustries.com
I have no connection to Aquila or to Kenro but thought you might want the info if you're looking for a very nice gift.
Joe