The Penwell Craftsman, Now on Kickstarter! (Sponsor)

The Penwell is one of the more fun and functional products on my desk, and with the launch of the new Craftsman model on Kickstarter, Good Made Better has me making room for another.

The Penwell is a writing tool that makes using capped pens handy, and the new Craftsman model brings that same function in a heavy, handmade concrete form. Available in either a Standard model or Deluxe (which doubles the weight with a heavy brass base), the Penwell stays put on your desk and manages your pen cap so you're able to efficiently use your favorite pens for stop and go writing with only one hand. The Craftsman is now available on Kickstarter in three colors and starts at $59 for the Standard, $79 for the Deluxe.

My thanks to Good Made Better for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

ENSSO ARIA: A metal pen for BIC. Now on Kickstarter! (Sponsor)

Do you have a BIC ballpoint pen? Almost everyone does. It is the most famous and best-selling pen in history. About 60 pens are sold every second. Its success relies on its affordable price point, reliable ink refill, and worldwide availability.

For a few years, we have been thinking about designing a premium, yet affordable pen that accepts all classic BIC refills- a pen that would serve you a lifetime. The result is ARIA, a minimalist all-metal pen conceived with utmost attention to detail. It has a streamlined design based on ergonomics, which is perfectly balanced for the most comfortable writing experience. The barrel also features integrated threads to securely close and post the cap while writing.

ARIA is machined from solid bars of space-grade (6061-T6511) aluminum and natural brass. The lightweight aluminum version is anodized in matte black for an understated and elegant aesthetic. The brass edition is heavier and offers a more tactile experience. The brass is left uncoated and will develop a patina over time. Such patina is appreciated by collectors but can easily be removed with any brass-cleaning product for a new and shiny appearance.

Our ARIA pen has been designed and engineered for over a year and it’s manufactured in California using state-of-the-art machinery with the best raw materials. Our mission is to deliver a writing instrument to be used for many years with the highest quality and elegant atemporal design.

ARIA is available on Kickstarter for $29 (50% discount off future retail price). My thanks to ENSSO for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

ēnsso XS Pocket Copper Fountain Pen - Only 200 Available! (Sponsor)

The ēnsso XS Pocket Fountain Pen is a twelve-sided compact pen designed to extend into a full-size pen when capped. Introduced in 2018 by ēnsso, it has become their best selling and most loved pen. The standard model is available in black aluminum, but each year ēnsso releases a limited edition version in a different metal. The brass and titanium pens have proven to be popular because of the added weight and material properties.

A new edition of only 200 pens in Copper has just been announced and can be reserved for a September 2020 delivery. It measures 95 mm when capped and 130 mm when posted. It has a diameter of 10.3 mm and weights 29 g, and includes a #5 black steel nib made by Bock in Germany. The XS features O-rings as the cap’s locking mechanism, which allows for a fast uncapping and capping. It is priced at $69 and comes with 2 spare O-rings, black ink cartridge, and box.

With a low quantity run and an attractive price point, the XS Pocket Fountain Pen in Copper is sure to go quickly.

My thanks to ēnsso for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.