Heres an item thats both practical and polished.

The Caran d'Ache 849 Classic ballpoint pens have a hexagonal metal barrel, flexible clip and push button to extend the refill. The 849 is both smart and informal suited for any occasion. Each 849 Classic ballpoint pen comes with Caran d'Ache Goliath medium black ballpoint pen cartridge. Each Caran d'Ache 849 Classic ballpoint pen is made in Switzerland.

Product Specifications
Length: 5.0 in.
Diameter: 0.3 in.
Weight: 0.5 oz.

The kind of thing that makes you appreciate the small details.