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ēnsso BOLT 2 Retractable Nib Fountain Pen (Sponsor)

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

Last year, ēnsso launched BOLT, its retractable nib fountain pen with a unique silicone seal and a bolt-action mechanism. The pen was very well received by the community due to its minimalist design, innovation, and reliability.

Last week, BOLT 2 was unveiled - a second generation offering that features a few improvements on the original design, including: micro-texture on pen body for better grip, stronger spring for a faster bolt-action, re-engineered internal components to minimize friction, and softer and more durable silicone seal.

The pen is machined from 6061 space-grade aluminum anodized in matte black. In addition, an optional matching clip was developed and interchangeable nibs are offered in various sizes.

BOLT 2 is currently available to preorder on Kickstarter at up to 50% discount of the retail price, with only 13 days left in the campaign. Go check it out!

Posted on July 18, 2025 and filed under Sponsors.

June Sponsor Spotlight

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:

Pen Chalet is now stocking Wearingeul’s new Writer's Nibs, which fit perfectly into their Wooden Dip Nib Holders.

Goldspot has continued their Cthulhu theme with the just released Benu Euphoria Handpainted Fountain Pen in Call of Cthulhu.

Vanness Pens released the perfect pen for Summer, the Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 Fountain Pen - Dalia Eveline.

JetPens now stocks glass dip pens from Glass Studio AUN, which are some of the most stunning I’ve seen.

Posted on June 24, 2025 and filed under Sponsors.

May Sponsor Spotlight

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 new Translucent Violet Sailor TUZU Fountain Pen in stock.

Pen Chalet released Holding Time, the latest in the Artist Edition Series from Retro 51.

Goldspot gets you ready for Summer with their latest exclusive, the Opus 88 Mini Fountain Pen in Tropical Blossoms.

Vanness Pens received two new Nagasawa releases, the Harbor Mist Pilot Vanishing Point, and the Aqua Planet Sailor Pro Gear.

Posted on May 27, 2025 and filed under Sponsors.