Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a scientist in the field, or simply someone who values durability, the ASCENT II notebook and pen set might be the solution you’ve been searching for.

I’ve been using Moleskine’s new Smart Writing Set, a $199 pen and notebook set that lets me capture thoughts in an analog fashion, while retaining the benefits of digital archiving and searching.

Enter Montblanc's new Augmented Paper pen and notebook, which the German company debuted this week at the IFA conference in Berlin. At $725, the set is over four and a half times the price of ...