Awesome Pens

A new Livescribe pen that can record and digitize whatever you write or hear, and send it wirelessly to Evernote, so you can instantly view and search it anywhere in the world, on just about any device.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably not currently locked up, but if you find yourself incarcerated, these bendy pens are designed to let you write, but not turn them into deadly shivs.

A weapon-themed approach to click pens. Instead of a simple push, the pen tip is locked in place using a bolt action mechanism similar to the ones found in rifles. Made of anodized aluminum.

A ballpoint pen made of biodegradable material that decomposes into carbon and water when discarded. Its triangular shape improves writing comfort. Coming in a variety body and cap colors.

Etsy seller Cleverhands makes straps with small loops for carrying pens and pencils while wrapped around a book, sketchpad or journal. There’s also a version that carries cellphones.

Check out the quiet beauty (and flowing camera and editing work) in Miguel Endara’s video of the making of “Hero,” a drawing of his father which he created from 3.2 million ink dots and a single pen.

Like a Magic 8-Ball, but in pen form. Just ask this pen a question, shake it up, and watch as your writing instrument deals out advice you will no doubt follow as if it came from Confucius himself.

Chadwick & Joe’s PHX-1 tool combines the Hi-Tec-C and Signo DX pens, a hobby knife and a designer ruler with 7 measurements into a stainless steel body and a sustainable bamboo case.

We’ve got a theory that your equipment enhances your performance; case in point, these drawings by Chan Hwee Chong, created in a single stroke with a Faber Castell Artist’s Pen. Action video here.

We’ve seen how awesome a drawing made using a ballpoint pen can be. Artist Shane McAdams shows that it’s also possible to use the simple writing instrument to make stunning paintings.

The Kaweco AC Sport fountain pen is made of solid matte-finished aluminum and genuine carbon fiber. It measures 4.1″ when capped and 5.2″ when posted. Available in a variety of nibs.

A ballpen with a butterfly knife-style case that you can twirl, flip and spin without fear of hurting yourself (or anyone else). It’ll probably get you a couple extra gropes with the TSA though.

A more portable version of the inkless pen, with a key ring attached to its cap. Just like its big brother, instead of using ink it leaves bits of metal on paper. Great for quick and short writing.

The blue and orange splatter design case on the Kaligraffiti pen holds an easy flow pen refill that deploys using spray nozzle click top. The signature on your TPS reports will never be the same.

A boon for multi-taskers, Fred’s clever Dine Ink Pen Cap Utensil set is modeled after the classic Bic ballpoint stick pens, but in this case come with food-safe, reusable fork, knife and spoon caps.

Like many people, Dave Hakkens has a habit of chewing on his pen. He eventually found a type of candy that doesn’t stick or melt easily and used it to create his edible pen, which also uses edible ink.

Remember when you were bored in class and just toyed with your pen to burn time? Turns out some people took their time wasting seriously – there’s actually a World Cup for Pen Spinning.

Made from a combination of MoonSilver – an alloy of moon dust and silver – and fragments of the Apollo II, the Moon Fighter boasts 48 hand-fixed rivets, a titanium point, and a wing-shaped dock.

The guys at Sharpie have reinvented the permanent marker with their liquid graphite pen. The Sharpie Liquid Pencil writes like a pen, erases like a pencil, and becomes permanent after 3 days.

The Fjader Pen is a fine choice for written correspondence, with its stand and a clean, modern design that recalls an old timey feather pen — in fact, the word fjader means “feather” in Swedish.

The gel ink in this pen was developed by KGB scientists during the Cold War. The ink starts to fade minutes after it’s used and will completely vanish within 48 hours. Perfect for contracts.

Ever wonder where all those pens on your desk vanished to? Simple. Blame the ninja kittens. Also, we’re pretty sure they typed something on your keyboard when you weren’t looking.

This stainless steel pen has a metal alloy “nib”, so instead of ink it actually leaves bits of metal. It can write on most kinds of paper and can be sharpened using sandpaper. This one’s a keeper.