NEWS – Have you ever wanted to get into fountain pens but thought they were too expensive or too inconvenient? If you’d like to dip your toe in, or your pen, you might consider the Jinhao brand of fountain pens. This brand is sold at Amazon, the famous Goulet Pen Company and other places. I […]
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REVIEW – When it comes to creating your personal EDC set up, you will want a knife, a wallet, maybe a multi-tool, and you definitely don’t want to forget a pen. Today I’m going to talk about the James Brand Stilwell pen. Is it perfect for your EDC? Let’s find out. What is it? The
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REVIEW – I’m left-handed which means I tend to have a strange writing “posture” that can make it hard to see what I’m writing. It also means that I often smear my writing because the side of my hand goes across the fresh ink instead of in front of it like a right-handed person. Is
Curva Pen review – You’ve never seen a pen like this one! Read More
NEWS – I’ve talked about sleeves that elevate the look of an ordinary Sharpie marker. But the MARKSMITH TITANIUM Bolt Action Permanent Marker is a different beast altogether. Made of CNC Grade 5 titanium (the strongest grade of titanium), this is a stand-alone marker features a retractable one-hand operation, a strong pocket clip, balanced weight
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NEWS – Here’s an interesting multi-function pen that you can add to the rest of your EDC gear collection. It’s the US-made CNC machined aircraft aluminum Aion Innovation Triune Pen that functions as a regular pen that uses Fisher Space Pen refills, but it’s also a glass breaker and a fire piston fire starter. The
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NEWS – Wouldn’t it be nice to have a pen that is always with you and never runs out of ink? The ForeverPen has your back. This tiny pen (only 1 inch long) empowers you to write on anything, no matter where you are, and never runs out of ink. Thanks to Silverpoint technology, The
This tiny pen writes forever and even doubles as a multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – Many people’s favorite EDC pen is the Fisher Space pen due to its pressurized ink cartridge which lets you write in any angle (even upside down) and in temperatures from -30F to 250F. But if the form factor of the Space pen isn’t really your style and the price seems a bit too
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NEWS – It might look like a regular Sharpie permanent marker, but it doesn’t write. Instead, it’s an EDC cache that can carry matches, medication, a tiny survival kit, and more. Available in versions made of Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Titanium, the Vital Carry Permanent Cache is a stealthy way to hold your tiny EDC
This Sharpie marker is really your new favorite EDC cache! Read More
NEWS – There’s an old saying that the pen is mightier than the sword. Well, the Tak Pen from Tekto actually is a sword… or a dagger… of sorts. The Tak Pen is an aluminum-bodied ballpoint pen on one end and an OTF (out the front) slide-out double-edged blade on the opposite end. And before
This EDC pen is super stabby! Read More
NEWS – Why use a Sharpie marker as is when you can turn it into a super marker with the Dango Permanent Marker. It’s basically a sleeve and cap for a Sharpie marker that is made of CNC machined 6061 aerospace grade aluminum and stainless steel and features a simple design. Just slide the marker
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ARTICLE – I’m on a mini EDC kick since writing the 5 Super tiny pocket tools post several days ago. That post included a pen which got me thinking about other pocket-sized pens worthy enough to add to your EDC. So that’s what today’s post is about – mini EDC pens! Let me know about
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NEWS – Today’s episode of “What interesting, or just plain weird EDC items did Julie find today?” brings us 5 super tiny EDC pocket tools. Ready, set, read! First up, we have the Gato Tools Pocket Bit. This keychain tool has a double-sided bit that features a #2 Phillips head and 8mm flat head screwdriver
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NEWS – Last year I reviewed the Olight Open Pro 3-in-1 ballpoint pen and was suitably impressed with the build quality and features. Today I want to introduce you to a scaled down (literally) version in both stature and features. It’s the Olight Open Mini and no, it doesn’t have a built-in flashlight like the
Olight’s Open shrinks to mini size! Read More
NEWS – What is it about bolt action pens that EDC gear heads love? I think it’s the fidget-ability of it. There’s something satisfying about extending and retracting a pen that has this type of mechanism. The StatGear SCRAWL Tactical Pen will make fidgeters happy as well as people looking for a nice EDC pen
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NEWS – ST Knives (Italy) and EDC Leather have teamed up to elevate the iconic BIC pen. It may look like a silver BIC pen, but instead of plastic, it’s made of metal. But wait, there’s more… The opposite end of the pen houses a glass breaker point. Want one for your EDC collection? They
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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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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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NEWS – The Nano Pen is from Keysmart, the same makers of the popular Keysmart key organizers. The Nano Pen features a magnetic cap with a mini-split ring that you can use to attach to your keychain. The pen is made of stainless steel, is 3.3 inches long with the cap, and uses standard D1
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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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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
RIIND Compact and Slim Pens review – Simple tools with advanced designs Read More