Mark One
Mark One
A minimal, durable, retractable pen.
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It’s literally seamless.
Mark One has a completely seamless design, which was quite an engineering feat. The pen has no excess ornamentation or logo, and comes in several colors. The metal plated nocks provide a nice little accent to each, and give Mark One a sophisticated look without looking overly tactical.
Durable
Made to last a lifetime.
Mark One is incredibly durable. It is made entirely out of metal, including the custom click mechanism. The pen is coated with Cerakote, which is an extremely durable ceramic-polymer coating (technical specifications for Cerakote). It gives the pen a really nice, matte feel. This pen should last a lifetime.
Retractable
A completely custom click mechanism.
There are many off-the-shelf click mechanisms we could have used, but none of them were quite right for what we wanted, so naturally, we made our own. It is made entirely out of metal and, as far as we know, it is the only all-metal mechanism on the market that has an actual “click” action. It is satisfying as heck to click.
Refill
Built for an amazing rollerball refill.
Mark One ships with our favorite refill, the Schmidt P8126 rollerball. This is a fantastic cartridge; the ink flows smoothly and dries quickly. However, Mark One will accept any Parker-style refill, which means there are many options for pen cartridges that our pen will accept. This list from Well-Appointed Desk is quite comprehensive. Purchase more refills here.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 128 mm long, 11 mm diameter. (5 in x 0.43 in)
- Weight: Aluminum: 25 grams (0.88 oz). Steel: 48 grams (1.70 oz).
- Aluminum or steel body. Aluminum mechanism. Polished steel knock.
- Cerakote coating, matte finish. See technical specifications for Cerakote.
- Included Refill: Schmidt P8126. Black ink with 0.6mm tip diameter.
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Mark One
I love this pen. Finally, I found one the perfect size for my hand. The only suggestion that I have is to add a clip to it, which I did.
So far I love the Mark One. The point is great. The weight is just right. My one and only complaint is there not a pocket clip to keep the pen in place in my pocket or bag. Also, Ithe pen rolls off my desk too easily without a stopper.
I gotta tell you I was really impressed with the pens. I purchased 2, the stainless steel and the aluminum. The colors are cool and the feel is really nice. I can’t believe I’m describing a pen.
I like writing my business notes and using quality notebooks and journals. Just feels good. These pens enhance my experience. I’m sure I’ll buy another one. Maybe the Mark 2.
I love buying from companies that strive for quality. Nice job Studio Neat
I’ve now bought 3 pens from SN. AMAZING quality. Will buy more.