(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 her latest book, Root Rot, is now available for pre-order!)
The Ti2 Techliner is one of those perfect marriages of form and function. It's so good! And it's so pretty! Functional, reliable, and lovely. And while this pen is definitely for me, it won't be for everyone.
Do you like heavy pens? Okay, good, because this solid brass beast is very heavy. It's well balanced, though, so my hand has not gotten tired, even when I'm writing for a long time or trying to take rapid notes during a meeting. The knurled grip section also adds to the comfort of holding the pen. The texture gives extra control and there's no chance of your grip slipping as you write.
The body of the pen is covered in an engraved scroll pattern in Victorian floral designs. After the engraving, the brass was acid washed and tumbled, giving it a matte finish that looks like gold satin. The overall effect is very elegant, and with the design imposed on the industrial shape of the Ti2 body, it's all very Steampunk.
One of my favorite features of this pen model is the magnetic cap. The magnets are strong and pull the cap on with a satisfying snap. It's perfectly fidget-worthy. The back end also has a magnet, so the pen posts securely with no fear of losing the cap.
The clip is firm anodized titanium. It doesn't have much flexibility, but the swoop shape makes it easy to use. It's also removable if you prefer to go clipless. The pen disassembles for your customization convenience.
This Shorty model takes a Pilot G2 refill, or any similar style, which provides a nearly endless list of color and tip size options. It comes with an 0.7 mm black G2 refill, which is great, but I'm excited to switch it out for something snazzy. I think this pen deserves purple.
Overall, the writing experience is great, and this glam pen has caught a lot of eyes around the office. A few have been almost penabled, though the $164 price tag sent some into shock. It is a lot. Admittedly too much compared to similar pens. But this one is unique, with a lot of fancy extra-ness about it, so I'm not surprised that some of that extra rubbed off on the price tag.
Overall it's well made, writes great, and looks awesome. If you don't mind a heavier pen and like the aesthetic, it's well worth it. I feel like a 19th Century space pirate when I use it, and that's priceless.
(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
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