EDC Pen?

[schuster]

Honestly, as someone who collects all types of pens and writes reports daily with them, there are issues that some twist mechanism pens suffer from that click pens don't. With many twist pens, you don't get that hesitation before the tip of the pen fully extends out. Often, the pen just keeps rotating until it no longer does, and often the tip of the pen is nearly all the way out. But not quite. So, you end up writing blind since you can't see the tip of the pen on the paper while writing. And, if you're writing more than just a quick note; the pen starts to rotate back in the opposite direction. Retracting the tip before you want it to.

With a click mechanism, you might get a tip that again doesn't fully extend. But I find that to be rare. The tip extends fully and solidly clicks into place. You can access it easily with one hand too. More than makes up for the tiny bit of extra length protruding from a pocket. I mean, with a twist pen, you often have to spend a great deal to get one that works properly, or get lucky. My Pelikan M800 ballpoint was made properly. Definitely not cheap. Recently I bought a relatively inexpensive custom pen made out of coral. Got lucky with that purchase.

All good points.

That said, I've had my share of poorly designed (or poorly fabricated) clicky mechanisms - although not on higher-end pens. Usually due to plastic construction - the mechanism jams or wears out - or the threaded post that the cap screws onto will fracture when dropped. I can't remember which current fabricator of machined pens has, on their website, an explicit warning that if you damage the clicky by playing too hard, the warranty is void and you'll have to buy replacement parts. In the case of the upcoming Arto metal clicky mechanism, I'd take it on faith (based on their track record) that they will do it right.

Unfortunately I'm in a difficult position as a sometime pen addict, as I am actually using manual writing instruments less and less with each passing day. Certainly at work. Odd that I'm using my EDC more on a single weekend day to maintain the shopping list, than for the entire rest of the week. Technology marching on, and all that.

 

[Monocrom]

All good points.

That said, I've had my share of poorly designed (or poorly fabricated) clicky mechanisms - although not on higher-end pens. Usually due to plastic construction - the mechanism jams or wears out - or the threaded post that the cap screws onto will fracture when dropped. In the case of the upcoming Arto metal clicky mechanism, I'd take it on faith (based on their track record) that they will do it right.

Unfortunately I'm in a difficult position as a sometime pen addict, as I am actually using manual writing instruments less and less withe each passing day. Technology marching on, and all that.

Hate to admit it, but one of the very advantages of my night shift job is the constant report writing. Gives me a chance to test out a ton of pens in my collection.

 

[FortyCaliber]

How about this one?

https://urbansurvivalgear.net/collections/pens/products/tiscribe-bolt-titanium

Not sure about the movable clip. The Maxmadco looks interesting.

I am very pleased with my recenetly received tactile turn pencil.

 

[tech25]

I recently bought an Everyman Grafton pen.
Its not the smoothest clicky but it's not bad, holds various sized refills (with an included adapter)
I think it's a step up from the Parker pens. I don't do too much writing anymore but between this and my Fischer bullet pen, I have my daily pen covered.

 

[Dave MP]

Big fan of the Zebra 701. Writes decent and does not get second looks.

 

[fyrstormer]

What good is a pen that doesn't get second looks? :laughing:

 

[scout24]

All depends if you like keeping it or not. I'll stay stealth, thank you... :naughty:

 

[Bogie]

My County Com Embassy pens never get any looks for being anything but a pen. Random comments about weight depending on which one I have with me.

 

[Dave MP]

What good is a pen that doesn't get second looks? :laughing:

I try to EDC things that are rather unobtrusive and unremarkable.

All depends if you like keeping it or not. I'll stay stealth, thank you... :naughty:

This!!

 

[ironhorse]

I have received my Ti Click EDC from kickstarter.
The boys have a home run with this pen.
Best one yet and I have three other models from them that are very nice.

 

[nbp]

Which did you get? I got the DLC version and I love it. Very compact, secure clip, nice click action, and the coating is very grippy!

 

[ironhorse]

Which did you get? I got the DLC version and I love it. Very compact, secure clip, nice click action, and the coating is very grippy!

Raw machined finish. I was very tempted to try the DLC finish.

 

[fyrstormer]

I also got a Ti Click EDC and I was also tempted to try the DLC finish. But y'know, as long as this pen is going to last, I don't want it to look ratty after a few years because of chipped DLC.

 

[nbp]

I think all the finishes looked awesome to be honest. I almost got the stonewashed but went with DLC. I don't think this coating will chip. It may wear through if it rubs continuously on a spot with something abrasive but certainly not flake off. I think the only way you could get what might look like a chip is to deform the base metal by an impact. I have a Ti Citizen watch with a similar black coating on and over the years it has held up very well. The only place it looks somewhat worn is on the underside of the band where it rubs against things like tabletops. That said, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the finishes offered.

 

[RedLED]

Anyone have a "Artistry in Titanium," pen? Works of art. I have S.T., DuPont, Mount Blanc, and a Hinderer Ti. Kubaton pen. However the only pens allowed around our homes and my studio complex and tower, are Sharpies of any type, Parker Jotters, and USA made wood pencils. Any other Pen, or worse, a promotional pen are in the trash, broken in half!!

I also have a 1920s Parker Big Red, I guess that is what they are called? My dear friend in the 5th grade gave it to me, along with a 14k gold Cross, and a olive green Parker Jotter in 1969. All in my vault deep below our studio campus.

Really, look at AIT, they are something to see. And the beads he makes....

Really, if you want a tactical pen, go with the Hinderer Titanium Kubaton Pen, modular beyond belief, and backed by a guy who stands behind his warranty, not like some of the people out there!! Or, an Artisry in Titanium!!!

 

[Monocrom]

Anyone have a "Artistry in Titanium," pen? Works of art. I have S.T., DuPont, Mount Blanc, and a Hinderer Ti. Kubaton pen. However the only pens allowed around our homes and my studio complex and tower, are Sharpies of any type, Parker Jotters, and USA made wood pencils. Any other Pen, or worse, a promotional pen are in the trash, broken in half!!

I also have a 1920s Parker Big Red, I guess that is what they are called? My dear friend in the 5th grade gave it to me, along with a 14k gold Cross, and a olive green Parker Jotter in 1969. All in my vault deep below our studio campus.

Really, look at AIT, they are something to see. And the beads he makes....

Really, if you want a tactical pen, go with the Hinderer Titanium Kubaton Pen, modular beyond belief, and backed by a guy who stands behind his warranty, not like some of the people out there!! Or, an Artisry in Titanium!!!

Early in 2018, got bit hard by the pen bug. My Classic pens 22nd Anniversary numbered limited Edition came in awhile back. Oh those sweet Sailor 21k gold nibs.... #84 out of 88 is mine.

Also have a very early Sheaffer White Dot with numbered Lifetime nib from the 1920s. Though ironically for writing comfort, I like my Diamond Standard 1920s fountain pen. A 2nd tier brand. But amazingly comfortable in hand. Not too expensive. Superior condition. The Sheaffer too. Only both show a bit of discoloration. Though that's normal. And that Sheaffer Lifetime nib absolutely stands up to it's reputation and branding.

 

[fyrstormer]

Anyone have a "Artistry in Titanium," pen? Works of art. I have S.T., DuPont, Mount Blanc, and a Hinderer Ti. Kubaton pen. However the only pens allowed around our homes and my studio complex and tower, are Sharpies of any type, Parker Jotters, and USA made wood pencils. Any other Pen, or worse, a promotional pen are in the trash, broken in half!!

...why?

 

[schuster]

I also got a Ti Click EDC and I was also tempted to try the DLC finish. But y'know, as long as this pen is going to last, I don't want it to look ratty after a few years because of chipped DLC.

Damn. I'm going to regret coming back to this thread.
Already have 3 pens from Big Idea Design, and while I dismissed the new model it is starting to look more interesting.

 

[wlarrison]

I'm using a Tactile Turn "Mover" with a pilot juice 0.5mm refill at the moment.

Love how smooth it is. They just released a mechanical pencil too, which is very nice and matches the "Mover" very nicely.

 

[flatline]

My B2P hosts with Precise v5 refills continue to be awesome. A fellow I work with did the same thing (although he had to buy the pens off Amazon...they are suddenly hard to find around here for some reason).

Some of my colors are running low on ink. I'll probably have to refill them with black or blue unless I can find some more Precise RT pens on clearance soon. I don't think I've ever seen the other color refills available without buying the whole pen.

--flatline