Top 5 Pens Page Update Underway

Kaweco AL Sport

Kaweco AL Sport-your next fountain pen?

As I begin reworking the Top 5 Pens page, I knew I wanted to do something different with the first two price-point specific fountain pen lists. Gone are the Top 5 Fountain Pens under $50, and from $50-$100, which have been replaced with more relevant lists for the questions they are trying to answer.

To that end, I have created and updated the page with two new lists: Top 5 Fountain Pens For Beginners, and Top 5 “Next” Fountain Pens. If you are a new fountain pen user, or looking for a gift or something new to try, then be sure to check these lists out and let me know what you think!

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Brad Dowdy and filed under Top 5.

Tactile Turn: Machined in Texas, Designed to Last a Lifetime (Sponsor)

Chances are you’ve heard the name before, but for those not familiar, Tactile Turn is a Dallas-based machine shop founded in 2012 by Will Hodges.

Their all-metal pens are machined from premium materials like Titanium, Copper, Bronze, and Zirconium and come in 3 lengths (Standard, Short, and Mini) which are compatible with different styles of ink refills.

Whether you choose the popular Bolt Action Pen, the Side Click, or either of the Slim versions, all of their pens come with their subtle, signature texture and a fidget-friendly mechanism – perfect for making a statement around the office or as a thoughtful, practical gift.

Everything Tactile Turn sells is designed, machined, assembled, and shipped in house (which is something you don’t see everyday) and comes with a Lifetime Warranty. And if you want to make it extra special, add on custom clip engraving or a Titanium Damascus accent.

You won’t be disappointed.

My thanks to Tactile Turn for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Brad Dowdy and filed under Tactile Turn, Featured Sponsor.