Review: Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slims Multi Pen

I had wanted to order the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slims from JetPens for the longest time, but I was a little slow in getting around to it.  What kept me from ordering it months ago was 1. I was a little concerned about the size, and 2. I already love the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Cavalier and wasn't sure I needed it.  As it turns out, the size is less of an issue than I expected, and while I do prefer the Cavalier model over the Slims, the Slims definitely has a home in my arsenal due to its multi pen functionality.

Compared to the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Cavalier, the Slims is approximately 1/2" shorter, and a little bit lighter.  I don't have large hands, but I am always concerned about how smaller profile pens sit in my hand, and the Slims gives me no trouble in that area.  As long as I can get a bit of clearance over the palm rest in my hand I am happy, and the Slims clears that with ease.  The multi pen aspect of the Slims works great as well, with a twist to the right snapping out the black cartridge, and a twist back to the left brinngs out the red.  Standard Hi-Tec-C performance is the norm here, which for some is great, and for others frustrating.  I like the pens enough to where a little priming doesn't bother me because I like the end result so much.

Gun to my head, I would take my Cavalier (as shown in the picture at left) over the Slims, but that is not to say the Slims isn't good pen, and I find myself using it quite frequently.  It always provides a good writing experience.

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Review: Nomadic Upright Pencil Case

I only have two of them so far, but Nomadic has quickly become my favorite pencil case maker.  I reviewed the Nomadic Roller a month ago, and this time around it is the Nomadic Upright's turn.

The biggest selling point about the Nomadic brand that I can see so far is the quality of the construction.  The nylon material used is heavy in weight, the stiching is tight, and the zipper works with ease.  Did I mention that this fire engine red is just downright sexy?  That's right.  All the ladies at the Barnes and Noble Cafe swoon when they see me break out this bad boy.  I'm a regular Ajay Bhatt.

Despite using this case for a couple of months now, I can't say that I have it all figured out.  My main difficulty lies with how I want to sort my pens within the various dividers on the inside.  Should they all go in the center two sections, outside of those sections, or clipped onto the middle?  I've gone with all of the above.  The dividers in the middle are nice, but they do get in the way a bit.  But they are there for a reason, and that reason is that this is an upright pen case.  The pens go in the pockets so that when you unzip it and stand it up, they are easily accessible, and pens don't go flying everywhere.  It is very well balanced when opened because of this.

It looks like I have 18 pens packed in the case in the photo above.  That is about the max you can fit in there.  There are a couple of side pouches on the inside, plus a small zippered compartment on the bottom that is a good home for a flat eraser or pencil leads.  Overall, this is another excellent case from Nomadic, and I look forward to trying out more of their products.