Awesome Pens

The makers of the outstanding PROOF wallet added a sleek and modern writing instrument to their line. The Vanguard pen is machined from solid aluminum and features a bolt-action mechanism. Its flat shape ensures it won’t roll and provides a satisfying feel in your hand. Accepts Fisher Space Pen #SPR4 or Rite in the Rain all-weather ink cartridges.

Dango’s small metal desk tray is designed to hold three to four pens or pencils and is ideal for the company’s own writing instruments. Its horizontal tray can also hold a small notebook, and it doubles as a smartphone stand. Available in Satin Silver and Jet Black finishes. Like the look? Be sure to check out Dango’s other aluminum trays.

This machined titanium case from CountyComm snugly holds a Sharpie permanent marker. It has a pitted texture on its body with a special Chaotic Aurora pattern made through a painstaking 12-step process. Pop out its marker and use it to store rolled-up bills, driver bits, toothpicks, or lock picks. It’s a limited edition, so move fast if you want one.

This very special pen uses magnets to levitate. Its clip doubles as a stand which activates a 15º floating mode when the pen is placed at an angle. It accepts standard D1 ink cartridges, and comes in black, silver, blue, plus two stretch goal colors. The sepcial Apollo Edition includes a tiny piece of the real Apollo 11, a decorative lunar base, and a landing capsule.

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.

Do you like to draw? Lihit Lab’s easy-to-carry, slimline case holds up to 22 pens or pencils. It also has mesh pockets for small accessories like erasers or earbuds and opens up flat for quick access. It measures just 5.5″ × 8.5″ x 0.7″ when closed and comes in orange, indigo, and black. It’s also available in a skinny 14-pen size.

Despite what you might think, black isn’t always the same color. This pack of five 0.7mm gel pens from Pentel packs five different shades of the dark color, including crimson black, olive black, bordeaux black, charcoal black, and O.G. black. The liquid gel ink dries fast and won’t smudge. The pens also come in shades of the ocean, leaves, joy, and peace.

This stubby little pen from KeyUnity measures just 3.3″ long, so it’s easy to carry in your pocket, on a keychain, or lanyard. It offers a satisfying bolt-action mechanism and is made from Ti-6Al-4V, a lightweight, corrosion-resistant titanium alloy. Available in a sandblasted, black, polished, or blue finishes. Includes a pocket clip and two refills.

This unique writing instrument from Munich-based Makeduo features two pens in one. Its two aluminum sections snap together magnetically, concealing both pen tips when not in use. By swapping out refills, you can alternate between two colors or line widths. Register your interest for an early bird discount when it launches on Kickstarter.

This eye-catching tactical pen from Titaner features a titanium body, a satisfying bolt-action mechanism, and a tiny fidget spinner on its tail. The Barrel X accepts standard G2 refills and comes with a replaceable attack head for breaking glass. It comes in standard titanium and premium hand-carved Interstellar and Blue Starfall color schemes.

This stubby metal pen measures just 4.37″ long, so it fits nicely in pockets. It’s machined from TI-6AI-4V titanium alloy with a stonewashed finish and stylish fluted body. An L-shaped bolt-action mechanism provides a satisfying motion for deploying and retracting its tip and is fun for fidgeters. Available in machine grey or black.

Designed by a motorcycle builder, this is machined from Duralumin – a lightweight aluminum alloy used to make aircraft. Made in Japan, the pen features a retracting system that deploys with the flick of a knob, and a clip that can be opened to peer into its mechanism. The matching Duralumin storage box is as awesome as the pen.

Micarta is often used to make handle scales for knives due to its durability and texture. Tactile Turn took this sturdy fabric and resin material and shaped it to make a unique bolt action pen. It isn’t as sleek as their metal pens, but we like the rough-hewn woven look of this design. Available in mini, short, and standard lengths in natural or OD Green.

CountyComm’s minimalist pen was engineered for quick access and comfort in the hand. It’s machined from grade 5 titanium and is perfectly balanced from front to rear. It has no pocket clip or other fiddly bits, but it does have grip rings for your fingertips and knurling on its rear cap, so you can open it easily when changing refills.

These unique pens from Apogee 3D are produced using an additive manufacturing process that fuses together titanium particles with a laser. They come in three subtly different lattice designs and provide a satisfying click-to-retract mechanism. Available in natural titanium or colorful anodized finishes. Refill with standard Pilot G2 cartridges.

We love the minimalist design of this compact pocket pen from Studio Neat. The 3.5″ long Mark Two pen is custom-machined from stainless steel with a durable Cerakote outer sleeve. It uses a mini version of Schmidt’s rollerball refill and is available with or without the pocket clip. It comes in five color combos, including a stealthy black-on-black.