Sunderland Machine Works

If you are looking for the best machined pens money can buy, then Sunderland Machine Works needs to be on your radar.

The MK1 is a personal favorite of mine. The aluminum body is lightweight and durable, the cap posts securely, which is rare for a metal pen, and the anodized colors, such as blue, red, and orange, are striking. Did I mention there are no exposed threads? That too. They are hidden in a very unique way, which I’ve only seen Sunderland Machine Works pull off.

Any Pilot G2 refill will fit, such as my favorite Pilot Juice refill, as well as the screw-in Montblanc cartridges, such as the rollerball and fineliner.

This is a wonderful pen that is well worth checking out. My thanks to Sunderland Machine Works for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

PIUMA Fountain Pen

With just over 20 days to go, the PIUMA Fountain Pen Kickstarter project has cracked the $45,000 mark, well over its funding goal of $10,000. It is a success by any measure, which is no surprise given the quality of the pen and the maker behind it.

Ensso built this fountain pen with simplicity in mind. Each of the three barrel materials - Matte Black Aluminum, Brass, and Titanium - show off this commitment. The sleek lines and tight tolerances make the PIUMA an excellent every day writer.

Starting at just $45, the PIUMA Fountain Pen is a great value, especially at 40% off its future retail price. The time to buy is now.

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

December Sponsor Spotlight

Monteverde Invincia Grand Prix, exclusive to Goldspot

Sponsor support is very important to me here at The Pen Addict. My sidebar advertisers put their faith in me to deliver good value for them month in and month out, and I want to shine the light on the best of the best for you. If you are shopping for pens, paper, inks, and more, please check out these great companies and see what they have to offer. Some recent highlights:

JetPens has the hotly anticipated Pilot Juice Up Gel Ink Pens in stock, featuring 22 different colors across 0.3 mm and 0.4 mm tips sizes.

Goldspot has their year-end clearance underway, featuring discounts up to 70% on various products from Kaweco, Lamy, Parker, and more.

Anderson Pens received the latest limited edition inks from Montblanc: Miles Davis Jazz Blue and Lucky Orange. Get the new year started right with fresh ink!