THE BEST Pens

This boldly-colored Fisher Space Pen features a smooth bullet shape and a case made from brass with a titanium nitride finish that produces an iridescent rainbow effect. Like other Space Pens, it can write at any angle, even upside-down, or in extreme temperatures.

Blademaker Rike Knife created this boldly-styled pen, precision-machined from TC4 titanium. It has a twist-off cap with a matching titanium pocket clip, and a carbide striker tip on its back end. It takes Parker refills, and comes in nine different colors.

Vital Carry has upgraded the classic Sharpie permanent marker by wrapping its ink cartridge in an aluminum, brass, copper, or titanium sleeve. Each one is machined from a solid bar of metal, and the Sharpie insert is replaceable. Laser engraving of up to 10 characters is available as an option.

It might not be the best idea to keep your actual secrets in this clearly labeled notebook from Bermuda Press, but you might want to use it as a decoy, then put all your deepest, darkest top secrets in your Rainbow Heart Trapper Keeper. Black and gold Bic Clic pen included.

Designed by Ben Liew, this bold writing instrument features a body with a slick open-weave design. The complex geometry is made possible using 3D printing technology, and the pen will be offered in resin or titanium, or as a glass nylon prototype, which doesn’t share the smooth feel of the production versions.

Margison Woodworks‘ impressive black pen features a gun metal frame, wrapped in real carbon fiber, and coated with a glossy urethane resin. The pen includes a Schmidt Easyflow 9000 cartridge, but accepts all Parker-compatible ballpoint refills.

Premium office accessory maker Grovemade’s solid metal pen is weighty and balanced, while its faceted surface provides excellent grip, and its tip retracts with a twist of its tail. It comes in black or brass, and can be bundled with a metal and wood stand in either maple or walnut. Grab one soon for introductory pricing.

A truly exquisite writing instrument inspired by the look of the original Rijeka self-propelled torpedo. Each Torpedo GB pen is meticulously handcrafted from aluminum and brass, and has a propeller accented by a Swarovski crystal. Each one comes with a beautiful walnut stand, along with a white leather pouch.

School time is here, and while MacBooks, Surface Pros, and Chromebooks are the primary writing tools these days, pens and pencils always come in handy for quick notes, sketches, and test taking. Everyday Carry offers up eight of their favorites that feel great in your hand, and write smooth, clean lines.

This CNC-machined titanium alloy pen offers a unique take on a bolt-action retractable pen design, by putting the locking bolt mechanism at the front of the pen. Its versatile mechanism is capable of handling a wide variety of refills as well.

This absolutely teensy writing instrument is perfectly at home on a keychain or zipper. Measuring just 50mm long, it’s about the length of two paper clips. It’s nearly indestructable, and its tungsten carbide tip can even open packages in a pinch. Available in aluminum or titanium.

Charliewhiskeytango’s precision-machined titanium pen weighs just 17 grams and is just 3.5mm thick, just barely thicker than its refill. It’s got a flip-out clip that lets you use it as a bookmark, and also is fun for fidgeters.

Looking to give a college or high school grad something truly useful for as a graduation gift? Everyday Carry has picked out an assortment of 10 great items, including pocket tools, tech gadgets, organizers, an elegant wristwatch, and a really sweet bolt-action pen.

Similar to their colorful wide markers, Chameleon Fineliner pens use a specially designed ink delivery system and a mixing tip, allowing artists to smoothly blend colors, while still maintaining a beautifully thin 0.3mm line width.

Inventery’s aptly named Interchangeable Mechanical Pen and Pencil is a handsome brass body that accepts both Schmidt 9000 EasyFlow M pen and Schmidt DSM 2007 pencil refills. It has a removable clip, a click cap and an eraser cap. It’s available in three finishes.

Shanpo’s Hoverpen is equal parts writing tool and desktop centerpiece. Its magnetic cap and base allow it to stand upright when not in use. You can even make it spin in place. It uses Cross pen cartridges. It comes in aluminum or titanium.

This intricate, limited-edition writing instrument is modeled after the Saturn V rocket that carried the Apollo 11 astronauts to the moon. Each pen is made from sterling silver or 18k gold, with resin componentry, and either fountain or rollerball versions.

A smaller and slimmer version of the Tactical Marker metal Sharpie case. The Sturdie is meant to house the ink core of a Sharpie, so you get practically the same size and shape as the marker’s original body. It comes in titanium, aluminum, brass or copper.

StatGear’s bolt-action pen doubles as a pocket knife, as well as an emergency window breaker. Its body is made from aluminum, with a 440c stainless blade, and a tungsten carbide punch. Save an extra 15% in The Awesomer Shop with code MADNESS15. (through 3/31/19)

This versatile and durable pen is made from CNC-machined aluminum, and packs four tools in one: a ballpoint pen, a glass-breaker/self-defense tip, a bottle opener/screwdriver blade, and a flashlight. Note: Not TSA-approved for carry-ons.

We love the reassuring feel of locking a retractable pen in place with a bolt-action mechanism. Refyne’s design stands out with its copper inner barrel, and looks great in either black PVD stainless steel or titanium. It also comes with a removable pocket clip.

While we spend most of our time thumbing away at our phones, sometimes writing things on paper is just better. And if you’re going to write, you need a good writing instrument. Our pals at Everyday Carry are here with their picks for 10 great pens you can scribble with.

Lioe Design’s Stealth Pen V2 has an eye-catching teardrop design. Its wide body also makes the pen easier to grip than others. It’s made of aluminum, has a built-in pocket clip, and uses Parker-style Schmidt G2 refills.

The Workshop Pen is a refillable pen with a long body that looks and feels like a screwdriver handle, and is about the size of a carpenter’s pencil. Its body is made of cellulose acetate for a smooth yet grippy feel. It uses Fisher Space Pen refills.

This unique writing instrument features a body made from perforated aluminum, which gives it an almost organic look, while making it supremely lightweight. It takes a Fisher Space Pen refill, and its back end features a ceramic point for self defense and breaking windows.

Ornisi’s Darter is a tiny pen that manages to house an emergency sewing kit. Inside the outer shell is an organized brass sewing kit consisting of four needles, a bobbin with a 1m spool of thread and more space for threads.