NEWS – Back in December 2018, I reviewed several products from Bond Travel Gear and was impressed with all of them. Sometime between then and now, Bond Travel Gear metamorphosized into Lochby, a brand with products that appear somewhat similar to Bond Travel Gear’s in design, but have a much more classic, adventurous spirit and […]
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REVIEW – Although in my day job as an engineer I’ve begun to convert over to digital note-taking out of practicality, I still do take quite a few handwritten notes, and if truth be told, I enjoy it—there’s something quite satisfying about writing with a good pen in a good notebook. Over the past several
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REVIEW – In 2008 I had a unique and magical gadget called the Livescribe pen, which was my first foray into the world of digital handwriting. It was a huge, fat ink pen that used special paper and a camera built into the pen to capture what you were writing. It also had a microphone
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REVIEW – Whether you’re a student or a person who has a job that requires you to attend a lot of meetings, the ability to take notes is important. The Moleskine Smart Writing Set helps you make your notes easier to manage by using a smart pen to turn your analog writings into digital notes.
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REVIEW – With all the creative graphics apps and devices at our disposal today, there is still something to be said for creating a card or letter by hand. It takes time, but also shows that the creator cares about the result in a way that a quick ecard or email message doesn’t. I was
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REVIEWS – I’m a stationery addict. That means I love pens and notebooks and I’m always excited when I’m offered a new one to try. The newest pen that I have had the pleasure of reviewing is the Verge SENS minimalistic pen. Let’s take a look at this successfully funded Kickstarted campaign pen. What is
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REVIEW – A few weeks ago I posted news about a 9-in-1 multi-tool pen from Atech. That post got a LOT of traffic and Atech noticed and asked if they could send me the pen to review. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box discovered that they sent me ALL of their multifunction tool
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NEWS – Screwpop’s Inkbiner is a solution for people who lose their pens too easily. The metal Inkbiner has a built-in carabiner clip so that you can clip it to your belt loop or to your gear bag. Problem solved! The small pen unscrews from the carabiner and features a standard D sized refill that
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NEWS – Several months ago I told you about the Atech 7-in-1 multi-tool pen that offered 7 different functions. Now Atech is back with a new version of their multi-tool pen that adds 2 more functions. Like the previous version, this EDC pen features a box cutter, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, a ruler
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I appreciate a good writing instrument, and even more when it’s durable and can be an integral part of my EDC. That’s why the Ti Mini Pen Kickstarter campaign piqued my interest immediately. What is it? The Ti Mini Pen is a short, twist-action pen made from machined Titanium. It includes a
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REVIEW – Early in my professional career, I was very particular about the pens I would use, and I would always choose to carry well-made ballpoint pens from companies like Cross, and/or well made Fountain pens. I eventually switched to only ballpoint pens because I could never quite find a Fountain pen that completely worked
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NEWS – The Writer’s Medic Bag will make a stationery, notebook, and journalling addict go running for their credit card when they see this gorgeous leather bag designed by the late founder of Galen Leather Company. Made to hold your favorite pens, pencils, notebooks, stencils, and other writing gear, this leather bag has been handmade
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NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, the ATECH Multitool Pen 7-in-1 Phone Stand packs 7 features in a pen-sized package that will let you write AND fix stuff. First of all, it’s a ballpoint pen with a pocket clip. But also features a stylus tip, a Phillips screwdriver, and a flathead screwdriver tip. A
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CROWDFUNDED NEWS – Craftmotif is a pen whose styling evokes images straight out of the era of “The Right Stuff”—the early days of air travel and the aerospace industry. Why do I like it? I like Craftmotif because it is a pen whose styling represents a bygone era in aviation history that is very near
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REVIEW – Remember when fidget spinners were all the rage? Since that time, fidget toys have become popular gadgets for people who need a way to destress, focus, or just waste time. The only problem with most fidget toys is that they obviously look like toys. That means that a teacher might confiscate them and
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Here at the Gadgeteer, we love our pens. The more unique that they are, the better as far as I’m concerned, and the Wingback mechanical pen fits that criteria just fine. This pen is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and they sent me one to check out. Let’s take a closer look.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We sure do like our pens here on the Gadgeteer. Just do a quick search on “pen review” and you’ll see a bunch of them. But guess what? I don’t think we’ve ever reviewed a pen that hovers like the Hoverpen. What is it? The Hoverpen is a pen that… well… hovers!
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NEWS – The Writing Box from Galen Leather takes you back to an era where there were no smartphones, laptops, or email. Back when the main form of communication was done by putting pen to paper. Back when your EDC consisted of a wooden box to carry your favorite pens, paper, and other stationary items.
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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
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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.
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