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Nova Minimal Pen

Solid Titanium, Brass or Aluminium Pen. Minimalist Design. The Ultimate Everyday Carry Writing Instrument.

The Nova Pen is a minimalist writing instrument crafted from precision-machined titanium or aluminium. These premium materials coupled with the Nova’s clean, modern design and sculptural feel, make it a creative tool that will inspire you to create every day.

Our unique adapter, included with every pen, allows you to use a huge range of refills from both Parker-style and Euro-style refill formats. Just by changing the refill you can turn your pen into a rollerball, ballpoint, fineliner, gel, or space pen.

As a small independent manufacturer, we need your help to launch a production run of the Nova as the only way to make luxury materials such as titanium available to everyone is to purchase them in bulk. By backing this project you will be helping us to create a set of truly premium writing instruments at an affordable price.

July 17, 2016
EDC Pocket Bolt Pen · Auto-Locking Bolt Action Pens

Travel-ready, compact pens with a cool new auto-locking bolt action feature. Rugged and ready to go with you anywhere.

The EDC Pocket Bolt pens are compact, rugged, and designed to travel The EDC Pocket Bolt pens are compact, rugged, and designed to travel with you. Since we all have different needs, I’ve created three unique versions so you can find the one that is perfect for you. EDC stands for everyday carry.with you. Since we all have different needs, I’ve created three unique versions so you can find the one that is perfect for you. EDC stands for everyday carry.

The bolt action mechanism was used for two main reasons:

1. Rugged & Strong – it is a very simple mechanism that has few moving parts and works perfectly for a pen. All pen components are made from solid metal.

2. Fast, Easy, & Fun to Use – Provides fast and easy deployment to start writing as quickly possible. You can easily open and close the pen using one hand (either left or right hand). I also have to say that it is fun to use and play with.

April 21, 2016
Groovy Pens

A Couple of Groovy Pens designed for Keychain EDC (Everyday Carry), Field Notes Pouches, Sheath carry, Pocket Carry or…

At this time I am making my pens on a very old (1930s) and well-built manual lathe. I love the thing. Every time I use it, I think back to what it must have been like when it was new. Lathes such as these were a staple in shops everywhere. The smokey and oil filled atmosphere and the sound of the humming from them all…ah the industrial revolution.

These lathes were used all over the world. The machines were used in every type of industry, in schools, home workshops and large manufacturers. They were used where the finest accuracy was required. Much of their success was due in part to trained and skilled machinists. At least 75 percent of the schools and colleges in the United States were using these lathes. Fast forward to today, CNC machines are just as common.

I would like to begin to utilize the technology of today and begin making these pens the CNC way. To do that, I need your help. I have found the right machine and have configured the tooling and programming and am ready to take my pens from levers and hand wheels to computers and controls but it’s all just a dream without your help. I have made a nice variety of rewards for those of you who are kind enough to make a pledge and help me get to the next century.

To be clear, this kickstarter is for equipment, a CNC machine with tooling to be exact. The goal level is set to the best of my calculations to cover the cost of the machine, tooling, and material…my time is free and I am not looking to collect the cash and hand off the work to a machine shop. All the money is being invested into the business.

Take a look at the rewards and please help me get one of my amazing pens in your hands.

Please note: The pens shown below in the pictures are the pens I’ve made by hand, they are a representation of the pens that will be produced from this campaign. The pens you will receive as backers will be made by the CNC lathe and will look even better.

February 20, 2016
SS001 – Titanium Pen & Stylus

A compact and considered ballpoint pen and stylus to fulfil your daily needs – available in Titanium or Aluminium.

The Product

SS001 is the genesis of a new line of modern ballpoint pen and is the first in the SS Collection of pens. The aim with this pen was to deliver a high quality pocket sized pen which has been achieved by combining ergonomic design with modern aesthetics.

Most pens on the market are over-priced and do not offer value for money. SS001 bridges the gap between cost, style and function. This was a motivating factor for me to pursue the SS001 and launch it on Kickstarter.

There are a variety of pens on the market, however; few combine the functional classic nature of the pen with the modern needs of a stylus – the SS001 caters for this modern need through an optional component.

July 28, 2015
TiScribe: Titanium, Copper, Brass Fountain/Ballpoint EDC Pen
TiScribe™ is a 100% CNC machined pen that comes in two versions: Fountain Pen and Rollerball. MADE IN USA!

What Makes the TiScribe Different?

TiScribe is a 100% custom machined pen made from high quality TITANIUM, COPPER, or BRASS. I looked at hundreds of pens when designing the TiScribe. Most had ugly seams, so they were removed. Most pens were plastic, so I went with exotic metals. I continued removing all non-essential components resulting in a ultra-minimalist/ultra-portable design. Below are some additional design challenges and how they were solved.
- Titanium pocket clips standard on all pens (CNC Machined from Grade 5 Titanium)
- A pocket sized EDC Pen (Only 4.5in long. Won’t spear you in the leg when sitting down)
- Seamless Design (No ugly lines. Feels/looks like a one piece pen)
- Each pen is finished to a high polish (Who doesn’t like bling?)
- Threaded Cap (Built to last! Pop tops generally wear out)
- Cap does not post (Threads on the rear looked ugly)
July 28, 2015
EDC Ink –“Every Day Carry” Keychain Pen

For the uninitiated, E.D.C. stands for Every Day Carry and is a popular topic of discussion regarding the need to always be prepared no matter the circumstances. EDC Ink™ is a line of high quality, rugged, and durable pens for your keychain or bag, designed so you will never be without one of the most used items in everyday life.

THE DESIGN

As a designer and someone that loves to travel I often find myself in need of a pen for quickly sketching an idea, making a list, or filling out the inevitable form.

These pens are made from the classic combination of 304 stainless steel and brass; the metals helped define the design and provided the inspiration for the pure, clean aesthetic. Every part is functional and simplified to the extreme. These pens utilize the raw metal’s natural characteristics and native colors to produce the detail accents of the tip and end screw.

These precision machined parts fit together so perfectly that the parting line between the pen barrel and cap virtually disappear, resulting in an object that hides its identity until it’s used.

Despite their small size, the precise fit and weight of the raw metals make them feel substantial, solid, and nice to handle.

While I love the purity of this design on its own, I often have to measure things for my work, so I added both metric and imperial measurement scales on the PRO version. I have found this added function to be incredibly useful and right there where you need it.

December 5, 2014