Montblanc smart pen lets you transfer the written word straight to your device

Back to the future The pen might be mightier than the sword, but it isn’t much cop against the smartphone, which is a bit of a problem for makers of writing instruments. Montblanc has come up with a novel invention for those who prefer pens but need to be digital. Now you can directly transfer notes and sketches from paper to device at the click of a button. The new Augmented Paper set comes with a StarWalker ballpoint pen with three refills, a notebook, a leather envelope and a USB cable, and is priced at HK$5,400.