I had decided to use aerospace grade aluminum with a glass beadblasted + anodized finish. The similar process used for many high quality allumium goods such as laptops and music players. The nature of allumium in its raw state beadblasted without the black or clear annodisation creates a patina simialr to that of rings and watches faded through use and wear; creating an heirloom like quality to this durable piece.

We're offering the pen in an array of colours, black, clear and charcoal. Once we have notice of our Kickstarter project feature we shall be offering an additional colour using the social commerce in the selection project offers a level of user engagement and participation something that will offer the user a sense of belonging to the brand.

The three parts excluding the cartridge are perfectly weighted, the first test batches that were machined with 3D printed caps weighed just under the weight of other premium pens in the current market, with a weighted barrel the pen feels both solid in build quality and respective finish.

We've also taken the option to create a conductive silicone cap with the perfect amount of carbon to allow fully functional tactile precise input even with a solid end cap.

During inital development of the pen I had a clear image to what I wanted to acheive months before I had constructed some sketches in my notebook for some inital concepts for a pen. Later on I would adapt my ideas from complex forms and shapes to a simple hexagonal barrel similar to the BIC however I wanted the cap to reflect an element performance not just a simple plastic hinge shodden for its ugly appeal and nature. My inspiration for the final cap design was drawn from the wearablity and style from premium stylish tie and money clips that often complement or add character to an outfit.