Awesome Pens

Iron and Glory’s premium writing instrument features a brass barrel with a hexagonal shape reminiscent of a pencil. This means it not only looks cool, and feels good in your hand, but won’t roll off your desk. Includes a matching brass cap.

A versatile writing instrument that not only offers awesome styling and ergonomics, but packs a bright LED flashlight and a removable tip that functions as a glass breaker and self-defense tool. Made from black coated aviation-grade aluminum.

This pen truly is mightier than the sword, especially since it’s built into the casing of a real bullet. Made from an actual H&H .375 caliber magnum shell, this pen doesn’t just look cool, it writes upside-down or even when wet, thanks to its Fisher Space Pen cartridge.

Do you like to fidget? This elegant modern writing instrument is just for you. Its packed with powerful neodymium magnets, so you can play around with its cap when you’re not jotting down your thoughts. Available in brass or aluminum.

So you’ve got a cool pen and it runs out of ink. You could just buy any old refill, or you could follow Everyday Carry’s advice to help you pick a great smooth-writing instrument that won’t let you down. Our inexpensive pick is the Pilot G2, but those Schmidt cartridges are fantastic.

MB&F and Caran D’Ache teamed up to create this incredible limited-edition writing instrument, which looks like a tiny rocketship. It has retractable landing gear, and comes with a tiny magnetic astronaut and a display/storage box that looks like a launch pad.

This keychain accessory ensures you have a pen with you wherever you go. It measures just 3.25″ long, and can be easily refilled. While the value-priced model is made from stainless steel, TEC Accessories also makes a titanium version.

This elegant, yet modern writing instrument has an actual carbon fiber body, accented with chrome. At one end is a smooth-flowing Topball 850 rollerball pen, and at the other is a nubby stylus for capacitive touchscreens. Save 39% in The Awesomer Shop.

What happens when fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld teams up with writing instrument company Faber-Castell? Fancy, shmancy stuff, like this extravagant, limited-edition trunk, filled with 350 premium graphite pencils, pastels, and markers. Sadly, most artists can’t afford it.

A pen that’s ready to come to your aid, whether through written word or action, the Double Duty Tactical Pen 1.5 offers both a Fisher Space Pen tip for writing, and sharp point for self-defense. Made from machined aluminum, with a knurled grip that works for holding either tool.

It’s time to head back to classes, and while many notes are take on laptops and tablets these days, sometimes nothing beats a pen or pencil. Everyday Carry picks some of the best writing instruments for the task. That Lamy Safari fountain pen looks awesome.

The ultimate writing instrument for your backpack or bugout bag. It’s made from CNC milled titanium, has a bolt-action mechanism, and an integral pen clip. We’re particularly in love with the heat-colored flame titanium variant.

YouTuber DaveHax shows a simple way to use the ink from several markers to create a single marker which can gradually fade between the colors of the rainbow. Neat idea, but we wonder if the nib will eventually become a muddy grey mess.

Southern lifestyle brand Bourbon & Boots offers eclectic pens, including this one for car enthusiasts. The Gearhead Shifter Pen’s mechanism mimics a 5-speed gearshift. It also has tire tread patterns on its cap and tip. Made from Indian water buffalo horn and pewter.

StatGear’s sturdy writing instrument is made from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, and its Fisher Space Pen cartridge writes in just about any condition – on wet paper, upside-down, or in extreme temperatures. Includes a carbide-tipped window breaker. Save 35%.

The leading 3D printing pen gets numerous refinements, making it easier to use, lighter weight, faster and smoother. Available in five anodized aluminum colors now too. Owners of the 3Doodler 2.0 can upgrade for 50% off.

A smartly designed writing instrument that combines a pen with a straightedge and ruler. It has three interchangeable heads, including a ballpoint, a touchscreen stylus, and a lanyard loop. Made from sturdy milled aluminum. Available for a limited time from Massdrop.

This pocket-sized tool combines a pen, a touchscreen stylus, inch and centimeter rulers, a spirit level, and flat and philips screwdrivers. Made from durable aluminum by Jac Zagoory Designs. Save 20% in The Awesomer Shop.

A pen that combines several useful functions in one pocket-sized device. In addition to working as a ballpoint pen, it’s got a 16GB flash drive, a phone charging cable (Lightning or MicroUSB), a 1000mAh battery, and a capacitive stylus built in. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

Like the Build-on Brick Mug, ThinkGeek’s new pen has holes and studs that are compatible with LEGO, K’NEX and other building block toys. It also comes with 36 blocks that you can assemble into a pen stand.

JP-TAC’s finely machined tactical pen and pocket-sized tool are crafted from aluminum or titanium. The pen doubles as a glass breaker, whistle, and fire starter, while the tool offers interchangeable tips for holding bits, prying, opening bottles and more.

Interno Italiano’s Neri are minimalist pens and mechanical pencils. Instead of having caps and the usual refilling system, they simply have a brass thumbscrew, akin to that used in technical compasses, to hold the ink cartridge or adjust the pencil lead.

Made in Oregon, the hard anodized aerospace grade aluminum tactical pen from Zero Tolerance is a solid choice for an everyday carry. It’s fluted for good grip, has a quick release cap and a sharp tungsten carbide glass breaker tip if an emergency should arise.