Awesome Levels

Troika’s ballpoint pen has a few useful tricks up its sleeve. Its hexagonal shape keeps it from rolling off the table, while a built-in level and ruler come in handy for construction projects. Its removable rear cap doubles as a stylus and hides a screwdriver underneath. It comes in a bunch of colors, including a cool multicolor gradient design.

These days, you can use your phone as a digital level. But we prefer the visual of a physical bubble level. This pocket-size 4″ level has accurate horizontal and vertical vials and a V-groove with magnets to grip pipe, conduit, and other metal surfaces. Includes a carabiner clip for attaching to a tool belt or bag.

This gadget from the makers of the NeoRuler Go is a laser level that grabs onto vertical surfaces using vacuum suction. It even holds on bumpy surfaces, and its bright laser beams make it easy to hang pictures, install cabinets, and do other things that need precise alignment. The combo kit includes a measuring unit that piggybacks onto the level.

This unique construction tool lets you check that things are level around corners or on staircases. It has four bubble levels and folds at four hinged points to wrap around angles. It has horizontal, vertical, and 45º vials, an aluminum alloy body, and built-in magnets for hanging it on metal surfaces.

This circular bubble level from Silver Fox Tool helps ensure surfaces are level on two axes. What makes it special is the solid copper ring into which the level has been set. The level fits nicely in the palm of your hand and will settle into a unique patina over the years.