REVIEW – In today’s world of our nonstop keyboard clicking, the written note is definitely the anomaly versus the standard anymore. Even our signatures are digital these days, involving a smart-chip, fingerprint, special code, etc. But the ballpoint pen endures…I would guess most of those reading this review have a nice writing instrument in their …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Of late, there has been a surge in really cool-looking crowdfunded pen campaigns on Kickstarter. Here’s another one: the REFYNE – EP1. Its a minimalist bolt-action pen made from either stainless steel or titanium that looks like it would fit in with your EDC as well as become your favorite desk pen. …
REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Pens with multiple ink colors are handy but they can be bulky. The 22pen from Mario Shimodaira is different. It’s a Kickstarter project for a pen that is small and thin enough to become part of your EDC and everyone who sees it will ask where you got it. What is it? …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Minimalism is in. Titanium as a material is in. And pens are useful and can also be cool. Combine all of those things together and you might end up with the KRMA Titanium Pen. What is it? The KRMA Titanium Pen is a sleek writing instrument that is machined from Titanium with …
CROWDFUNDED – A good pen is a treasure, especially one with a cool style that is durable and writes well. Machine Era has some very respectable experience in these matters, and their latest Kickstarter campaign—the Field Pen | Twist—looks more than promising, it looks like a big hit. Let’s check it out! What is it? …
REVIEW – We’re fans of pens here at The Gadgeteer, and personally I like pens that are unique in style and other design elements. The Spoke Designs Spoke Pen is one such writing instrument, with its machined, slotted body, magnetic cap, and other features. I felt very fortunate that Brian Conti, founder of Spoke Designs, …
REVIEW: I firmly believe all EDC bags should start with the basics: a small to moderately sized knife, a nice set of shades, and a reliable/solid writing implement. In addition to the bag itself, these non-tech accessories say a lot about the carrier. I prefer simple, well-made on this front. From that point, many of …
NEWS – These pens would be a perfect gift for the budding spy or secret agent in your family. The pens are filled with ink that’s only visible under UV light. Luckily, the pens’ caps have a UV light source in them, so the message can be quickly decoded as soon as it’s passed over. …
The perfect invisible ink pens for your spy vs. spy games Read More
NEWS – Digging around for a pencil or pen when you need to write a quick note is very frustrating. And it’s always nice to keep your favorite pen with your journal, but you can break the spine or mess up pages if you try keep a normal pen inside the journal as if it …
Add a pen holder to any book, notebook, or journal Read More
NEWS – As a kid, did you ever look forward to the new school year, just a little, because you would get new school supplies? I did, and my love of school supplies has matured into a love of office supplies. If you or your child also appreciates a nice pencil or notebook, look no …
Make back-to-school time a little more fun with these supplies Read More
NEWS – Holtz Leather Co. is a family-owned business that produces handcrafted wood and leather goods. The Tennessee Whiskey Barrel .30 Caliber Bolt Action Pen and Pen Sleeve is a perfect example of their products. They purchase complete whiskey barrels from Lynchburg, Tennessee hand-turn the wood into pens or other useful goods. These white oak barrels …
Holtz Leather Co. says it has the perfect groomsmen’s gift Read More
NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to learn calligraphy, the Ensō Parallel Pen Set from Pilot can help you on your way. Pilot says these pens are a major breakthrough in calligraphic pen design: “The nib consists of two parallel plates and allows for sharp, monoline writing with the narrow edge, and expressive, calligraphic writing with …
REVIEW – I’ve seen many ballpoint pens with a built-in stylus, but the Online Switch Plus Fountain Pen from JetPens just might be the first fountain pen I’ve seen that has a built-in stylus. It’s like old world tech meets the tech of today with this pen. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Online Switch …
REVIEW – What features do you look for when shopping for an inexpensive everyday pen? A capless design? Lightweight body? Slim barrel? Built-in stylus? If you answered yes, yes, yes, and yes to those questions, then the Uni Jetstream Stylus from JetPens ticks all those boxes and is priced at a reasonable $5.25. Let’s take a …
NEWS – Most pen cases that fit over a notebook seem to hold only one pen. That’s fine for some, but other folks may like to color-code entries and need a couple ink colors at hand. Instead of needing to buy multiple pen holders to carry those pens, get the Smiley Attachable Pen Case and …