Take Note

A selection of gift-worthy pens and pads

Hable Construction's spiral-top tablet is printed with the textile design company's signature bead pattern ($16). The Retro 51 tornado lacquer pen has a sleek shape and a smooth flowing rollerball ($20 from Jenni Bick).

Flip Notes' all-in-one design contains a slim notepad and nickel-plated pen in a metal case ($6.95 from Franklin Covey).

Pentel's R.S.V.P ballpoint pen has a rubber grip and retractable tip—a step up from the usual supply closet fodder ($12.79 a dozen from Staples).

Levenger's Circa leather foldover notebook has a leather cover that folds back and away, creating a sturdy writing surface ($58). A classic style, Cross's apogee ballpoint pen has a black lacquer finish and a smooth twist-action mechanism ($95 from Sam Flax).

Graphic Image's refillable journal has a hand-stained Italian leather cover and lined perforated pages ($110 from Sam Flax). By twisting the barrel of

Behance's Action Runner is a palm-size pad with a dot grid for notations and sketches ($8.50). The Parker Vector 3-in-1 contains a ballpoint pen, pencil, and stylus for your handheld ($21.95 from Franklin Covey).

This leather journal from Italian manufacturer Ciak contains multicolored lined pages ($21 from Paradise Pen).