Pens

This 3 piece EDC bundle is a minimalist’s dream

  NEWS – The Nano Bundle from Alpaka Gear is the tiniest set of EDC tools that I’ve ever seen. They are so small that double as zipper pulls. Last year I told you about the Nano Phone Stand that is included in this bundle which also includes the Nano Ink and the Nano Blade. …

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Wuben G3 mini EDC unboxing knife and ballpoint pen review – Tiny tool for your keychain

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It should come as no surprise that I receive a lot of packages at my house and the first task when receiving a new package is to open it. Duh! I usually scrounge around in a drawer for some scissors or box cutter but I may have found the perfect little (really …

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Fans of Benchmade knives can now buy their EDC pen

NEWS – Benchmade makes some high-quality knives for EDC and even for your kitchen. Now they have some interesting looking pens. The Longhand and Shorthand pens feature a bolt action mechanism for the writing tip. There are two variants in color (silver and black), material (stainless steel and aluminum), and size (3.49 in and 4.62 …

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RIIND Compact and Slim Pens review – Simple tools with advanced designs

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a huge advocate of Bullet Journaling, and journaling in general, I take a lot of notes. I go through several of my favorite Leuchtturm1917 notebooks each year and even more Schmidt ink refills. I’m also a proponent of paying more for higher-quality versions of the items you use most often. This …

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Store your iconic 4 color BIC multi-pens in this fun holder

NEWS – I don’t know about you, but the 4 color BIC multi-pens are super nostalgic for me. I remember how they were a must-have pen during school. All the cool kids had them. They are just as fun today and even come in a variety of barrel colors including metallic colors. Now you can …

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NeoLAB LAMY Safari all black ncode smartpen review – Analog meets digital

REVIEW – I enjoy keeping a paper journal, notebook, diary, log, whatever you want to call it. I use one every day to write down 3-4 tasks that I want to accomplish because I’ve found that writing them on paper and checking them off as I finish them, actually makes me more productive than putting …

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This EDC pen has a bolt action pocket clip

NEWS – I’ve seen lots of bolt action pens, but the Tactiv WP09 Bolt Action pen from KeySmart is the first one I’ve seen that puts the bolt action mechanism in the pocket clip. Nice! This EDC pen is constructed with machined aluminum, stainless steel, and polished copper. It features 100% waterproof Rite-In-The-Rain permanent ink …

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Olight Open Pro EDC penlight review – Is it 3-in-1 EDC perfection?

REVIEW – Olight is well known for its quality EDC flashlights and now they have something new. It’s the Olight Open Pro EDC penlight. It’s a pen, it’s a flashlight, and it’s even a laser pointer. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Olight Open Pro EDC penlight is a ballpoint pen with a …

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Based on the classic Bic pen, this 3 pack will set you back 199 Euros!

NEWS – The design of these pens is obviously based on the popular and cheap Bic pen. But that’s where the similarities end because these pens are made in Paris by PINEL et PINEL, have a blue, white or red leather-wrapped barrel, and a gold or silver cap. This 3 pen set will let you …

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TM2 is a $175 titanium case for a $1 Sharpie that you’ll want

NEWS – From the why-would-anyone-pay-this-much-for-something-like-this-but-give-it-to-me-now file comes the TM2. What is it? It’s an aluminum, black anodized aluminum, copper, brass, or titanium case/cover for the classic Sharpie permanent marker. How does it work? Take a Sharpie marker, throw away the cap, unscrew the 2 halves of TM2 case, slide the Sharpie into it, screw the …

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Monocarbon carbon fiber rollerball pen review

REVIEW – Sometimes, you need to make a statement.  People use several things to make those statements.  Designer clothing, swiss watches, and other statement pieces that set a tone or expectation.  One that is used heavily in business is the pen. When you’re inking that multi-million dollar contract, you don’t want to whip out the …

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The most expensive EDC pen you won’t be able to get out of your head

NEWS – Just look at those EDC pens. It’s the TPX10 from MecArmy and it’s insanely cool for 5 reasons. First of all, it’s a mini bolt-action pen so yeah. Secondly, it’s available in 4 finishes including the titanium bronze (above on the left) and the wickedly cool Zirconium (on the right), titanium (below), and …

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It’s a pen and it’s a stabby stabber

NEWS – It gets a little tiresome when everything that happens to have a point on it is called tactical, but you have to admit that people love reading about EDC gear (including myself), so here we go with another multi-tool, multi-function, tactical (there, I said it) pen. It’s the Stinger and I’m guessing if …

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