Quick Answer

The 24k Gold Engraved Create Pen is worth it if you want a refillable, gold-plated brass pen with a daily motivational quote and you value the writing feel and sentiment over collectible gold content. Skip it if you need a lightweight plastic pen or a true gold investment; this is gold plating, not solid gold.

What the Create Pen Actually Is

The Create Pen is a ballpoint made from 24k gold-plated brass, engraved with the quote 'Thank Yesterday. Love Today. Create Tomorrow.' It uses a refillable black ink cartridge. That combination matters because it sets expectations: this is a durable, refillable writing tool with a motivational message, not a disposable pen and not a solid-gold heirloom.

How to Judge the Value Before You Buy

Start with the material and refill. Gold-plated brass gives the pen weight and a warmer feel than plastic, and the refillable cartridge means you keep the body and replace only the ink. If you write daily, that lowers the long-term cost per use compared with buying new disposable pens. If you rarely write, the upfront price buys sentiment and presentation more than utility.

Then check the engraving. The quote is fixed, so it works best for someone who already journals or wants a daily nudge. If you need a name or date, this pen does not offer that customization. Finally, consider the gift context: the pen arrives as a ready object with a message, which is why it often lands better as a gift than a generic luxury pen.

Pairing the Pen with Journaling Tools

If the pen is meant to support a journaling habit, the surrounding items matter as much as the pen. A guided journal gives you prompts so the pen has somewhere to go. The 3x Happier Journal, for example, is a 60-day guided gratitude journal, which pairs naturally with a pen engraved with a gratitude-and-creation quote.

For carrying the pen and journal together, a tote with a dedicated inner pocket keeps both protected. The Organic Cotton Tote Bag has long handles, a large open compartment, and an inner pocket sized for a journal and water bottle, so the pen does not end up loose at the bottom of a bag. If the pen is a gift, a set of letterpress cards can turn it into a complete gratitude gesture rather than a standalone object.

Decision Rules for Buying the Create Pen

  • Buy if you write daily and want one pen to keep: The refillable cartridge and brass body are built for repeated use, so the cost per writing session drops over time. Choose it when you want a single pen that lives on your desk. Best value for frequent journalers and note-takers.
  • Buy as a gift if the quote fits the recipient: The engraving is fixed to 'Thank Yesterday. Love Today. Create Tomorrow.' It works for someone starting a journaling or gratitude practice, but not for someone who wants a personalized name or date. Skip if personalization is the main reason for the gift.
  • Skip if you need a lightweight or disposable pen: Gold-plated brass is heavier than plastic, and the refillable design assumes you will keep and maintain the pen. If you lose pens often or prefer ultralight stationery, this is the wrong match. Choose a simple refillable or disposable pen instead.
  • Skip if you are buying for gold content or resale: This is 24k gold plating on brass, not solid gold. Its value is in the writing experience and the message, not in metal weight or investment potential. Buy for use and sentiment, not as a collectible.

Product Facts

  • 24k Gold Engraved Create Pen: Crafted from 24k gold-plated brass with a refillable black ink ballpoint cartridge, engraved with 'Thank Yesterday. Love Today. Create Tomorrow.' Gold-plated brass gives weight and a premium feel, and the refillable cartridge means you replace ink, not the pen.
  • Organic Cotton Tote Bag Thank yesterday. Love Today. Create tomorrow. ™: Heavyweight organic cotton tote with long handles, a big open compartment, and an inner pocket for a journal, water bottle, and essentials. The inner pocket keeps a journal and pen separate from loose items, so the pen is less likely to be scratched or lost.
  • Grateful Occasion Cards: A premium set of 7 letterpress occasion cards with envelopes for sending gratitude or marking an occasion. Turns a pen purchase into a ready-made gratitude gift set without needing to buy wrapping or a card separately.
  • 3x Happier Journal: A guided 60-day gratitude journal from Prince EA and Intelligent Change, designed to rewire the brain through gratitude. Gives the pen a clear daily purpose: prompts to write against, which is what makes an engraved pen useful rather than decorative.

Who the Create Pen Is For

Best for

  • Daily journalers who want one refillable pen with a motivational quote
  • Gift-givers looking for a gratitude-themed present for someone starting a journaling habit
  • Desk workers who prefer the weight and feel of a brass pen over plastic

Not for

  • Buyers who need a personalized name or date engraving
  • People who want a lightweight disposable pen or lose pens frequently
  • Collectors seeking solid gold or investment-grade pens