A DIY conversion of a Montblanc Le Grand ballpoint to a laser pointer is technically conceivable but, among other things, due to the certifications required in Germany for laser pointers, legally problematic. As an alternative, ready laser pointers in form and look of a LeGrand ballpoint exist, e.g. the "Photon Ultimate", which have a laser-beam exit instead of the star as well as a rotary mechanism as on a real ballpoint. These are partly obtainable via international platforms, with shipping conditions and possible customs fees to be heeded. Thus a visually coherent overall picture can be achieved without modifying an original writing instrument.