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The if... Pen, Now On Kickstarter (Sponsor)

What if I designed my own pen? That is the question Dave Colliver asked himself, and the result is the appropriately titled if… Pen, now live on Kickstarter.

What sets the if… Pen apart is the way the tip of the refill is protected when not writing, and how a squeeze of the grip gets the pen ready to write. Dave calls this Single Motion Activation, where a simple press retracts the integrated cap and exposes the refill. One click of the end cap snaps the protective cap back in place. It’s quite a unique mechanism.

The barrel of the pen is injection molded in one Titanium piece and features an integrated clip. This allows for a strong attachment to your pocket or backpack and you never have to worry about the clip breaking or bending. The barrel is also designed with a low center of gravity to keep the if… Pen from rolling away.

Any Parker-style (International G2) refill will fit, including the Fisher Space Pen and Schmidt P900. All Kickstarter orders will be coded with an 01 so you know your pen came from the first batch.

Starting at $66, the if… Pen is now available on Kickstarter, so click over and check out all the unique features this pen offers.

My thanks to Dave and the if… Pen for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

Posted on June 20, 2016 and filed under Featured Sponsor.

New Pilot Pens And Tactile Turn Now At Vanness Pens (Sponsor)

It’s no secret that Pilot is my favorite fountain pen brand, and Vanness Pens has added two of the best models to their ever expanding product lineup.

The Pilot Custom 823 has been a revelation since I bought one of my own a few months back. The size, shape, and weight of the pen are perfect for long writing sessions. Combine that with the large ink capacity and vacuum filling system you could go weeks between refills.

The Pilot Vanishing Point is another favorite of mine, and the only retractable fountain pen you should consider. The mechanism works flawlessly, and the pen as a whole is easy to clean and maintain. New barrels colors are launched each year, and the new Blue Matte model is in stock and stunning.

Tactile Turn is the newest brand to hit the shelves at Vanness Pens, featuring fountain pen barrels made from Polycarbonate, Titanium, and even rare metals like Damascus Steel. These unique designs are made to withstand any situation you can put them in and make for the perfect every day carry pen.

My thanks to Vanness Pens for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

Posted on June 13, 2016 and filed under Featured Sponsor.

Vanness Pens

Vanness Pens carries all of my favorite inks, such as Bung Box , KWZ, and P.W. Akkerman , and even stocks large 4 ml samples of each so you can try before you buy a full bottle.

Retro 51 just released their full 2016 lineup this week, and Vanness Pens has them all in stock among all your fountain pen favorites like Pilot and Platinum. Be sure to head over and check out their new site design as well.

My thanks to Vanness Pens for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

Posted on May 20, 2016 and filed under Featured Sponsor.