Very few people realize that I have a bit of a passion for pens. Not sure when or why it started, possibly from being left handed and hating pens that would smear when I wrote, but regardless, if I find a writing instrument that’s unique, attractive, or for whatever reason catches my eye, I have to have it. So when I came across Turtle Pens, there was not question at all that I had to get my hands on one.
The pen uses the company’s SNAPback mechanism, which is easier seen or done then explained with words, but ultimately it puts the classic click or push pen to shame. The way it works is, to activate a Turtle pen, a user pulls back the rear casing prior to letting it “SNAPback.” Once the rear casing has recoiled to its starting position the nib is exposed.
The second interesting design element of a Turtle pen is its extendable casing (or “Turtle Head” as it is otherwise known). This element gives Turtle pens their unique appearance. During activation the nib pushes the Turtle Head out from within the pen transforming each pen from a steel cylinder into what now looks like a pen.
“It all began with a random idea – how can I make a pen more interesting? In answering that question I believe we have created an innovative product which is both interesting and simply fun to use. Going forward we will continue to create quality writing instruments that surprise or go against the grain,”
-Richard Allan, Founder, Turtle Pens.
The concept is very unique with how you release the ink pen, I love the weight of the pen, I’ve always been one that hates really light pens, and this one has just a nice feel and weight to it, and feels balanced throughout. However, while the pen itself has some weight, when it comes to writing, its as if the pen is floating just above the paper. I’m not sure of the technical hows or whys, and I’ve tried this on a few different types of papers, but this pen writes the smoothest of any pen I have ever written with. I will watch myself write, but if I didn’t see it happening, I’d seriously question if the tip of the pen was touching the paper. I absolutely love this pen, so much so that I’ve already put in an order for another one.
Check out their website for yourself for more videos and other details regarding this pen, but if you’re the type that enjoys pens, or really, I’d say someone that typically writes a lot with a pen, this would be a good one for you.
So, out of pure curiosity, do you have a favorite type of ink pen? Rather it be a brand, on you bot, or swiped from a co-workers desk? Leave a comment below.
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