(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where books are sold!)
If you read my Chicago Pen Show post, you know that this was the last pen I bought, when I was supposed to already be leaving--the pen I just couldn't leave behind, even though it sent me over budget. No regrets. This is an amazing pen.
This is the multi-color version of the Schon DSGN Pocket Six, in a color that was exclusive to the Chicago show. It has one of Schon's "Extragalactic" color patterns, with swirls of orange and black, with silver dots and swipes that look like stars. This colorway looks like Halloween night to me, so it's no wonder I couldn't resist.
The "six" in the name comes from the fact that this wee pen, measuring only 9cm when capped, has a full-size number six nib on it. The metal body feels solid, but not too heavy. The cap unscrews from the grip section and screws onto the back, giving it extra length for comfortable writing. I find it comfortable to write with unposted as well. Every join is very precise and every seam smooth. The cap threads have an o-ring that keeps the nib from drying out or leaking between uses, so this pocket pen really is safe in your pocket. I even had it in my pocket on an airplane with no issues at all.
It's too small to take a converter, but it does take short international cartridges. For my recent Colorado trip, this was my #1 pen. I used it every hour of every day. The EF nib was perfect for taking notes or using on any handy paper, and it fit perfectly into my pocket, purse, or even into the wee clutch bag I carried for the fancy events. And it has been with me ever since, from home to work to fun nights out. It's convenient and practical, and it has gotten me lots of comments when I get it out to write. It may even have sparked a few new pen addicts--there were covetous glints in the eyes of a few writing friends who had never considered using fountain pens before. I've owned this pen for a month and it has already written one short story, four poems, and a bit of novel. I'm not saying it's magical, but I'm not not saying that.
I would expect this pen to cost a lot more than the $165 Ian currently charges for it. It seems rare, these days, to get a pen this nice for under $200. But I'm very glad I did, and I'd do it again. I probably will do it again.
Enjoy reading The Pen Addict? Then consider becoming a member to receive additional weekly content, giveaways, and discounts in The Pen Addict shop. Plus, you support me and the site directly, for which I am very grateful.
Membership starts at just $5/month, with a discounted annual option available. To find out more about membership click here and join us!
