SMOOTHERPRO Bolt Action Pen, Solid Brass Ballpoint Pen Compatible with Pilot G2 Refill, Weighted Heavy Pen for Tremor Parkinson Arthritic Hand, Plated Vintage Retro Black(RG335)

I'm not a review giver but this pen is really great for the $$. The bolt action is super smooth and fast, machining is very nice. The dark brass finish is beautiful and being heavier it feels great in your hand, the clip is heavy duty as well. Standard refill so lots of options on replacement cartridges. I will probably try out a titanium version next, I'm a pen person and this one is already right up there among my top favorites.

I swear, I don't work for these people. Though, I may be willing to. These pens are functional masterpieces. I write this review for the heat oxidized titanium model, but I got three, (four) of these Smootherpro pens because they are now the only pens I am generally willing to write with. The fourth, not being one of this bolt action model, but too good to not mention here as well.. These pens do perfectly fit G2 ink cartridges, as well as several other makes of compatible diameter with varying degrees of modification. I use a Pentel Energel 0.7mm cartridge in the brass bolt action, and a purple Energel in the titanium. They sit slightly longer, (maybe a millimeter) than the stock cartridges or G2s. I filed the ends down with an emery board, it is a flawless fit. The steel one was the only of the three, for whatever reason, to come with a thin metal disk that sits behind the cartridge, flush with the bolt action mechanism. This does prop the ink tip slightly farther out on this pen than the others. Removing this disk puts this pen back perfectly in line with the brass and titanium units. The disk also fits in the other two. Not sure if this was an oversight, but they all work perfectly without it, and I think I prefer where the cartridge sits without it. Pictures show all of these pens screwing apart at three places on their tubes, but mine only come apart at one of these spots, as shown in my pictures. More curiously, the titanium pen only screws off at the tip, whereas all the others come apart mid-shaft. The density variable checks. These three bolt action pens are virtually identical in dimension, apart from the clip on the titanium one, and where it opens. The brass one weighs approx. 51.8g; the steel one approx. 46.7g; and the titanium only 27.7g. For inquiring minds, the fourth, not bolt action pen weighs approx. 56.3g. All weighed on the same scale of course, and with the same unused stock cartridge for continuity. Definitely using the claimed metals, and machined to a high caliber of precision. These all feel very sturdy and quite substantial in the hand. I personally find the added weight generally pleasant to write with. Though admittedly, the bolt action in the back end of such solidly built pens does make them a bit unwieldy. The titanium one is obviously the least affected by this. It's fairly noticeable with the brass unit. Interestingly, the heaviest, click action brass pen is pretty much perfectly balanced, and honestly feels the nicest to write with. I just aesthetically prefer the bolt action. These pens thoroughly reek of class and, as some have pointed out, the brass units do in fact smell like copper. This will increase with time and use in your bare hand. I personally like it. Smells like pennies. Smells like money. Looks like a banker's pen. This just all checks in my head, but I can see how some may not prefer it. Steel and titanium smell of nothing. As for the bolt action itself, it may not be as smooth out of the box as a bolt action pen costing several times as much. But, as others have pointed out, this fidget friendly mechanism will only wear smoother over time. It took less than the first day of use, and a mild bit of working the bolt back and forth to smooth out the brass bolt action to a buttery glide. It is pleasant, it feels good. The steel one did admittedly take a few days to work in to a similar smoothness. I'm not going to lie, the titanium unit was bothersome to me for a bit. It's mechanism was easily the roughest out of the box, by far. Understanding the realities of working with titanium, I'm not removing any praise for this. In fact, quite the opposite. Titanium is not cheap, and it's not exactly easy to mold, cnc, grind or polish. The degree of precision machining and finishing involved here is honestly nonsense for the price it's being sold here. And to be clear, it has smoothed out too. Just not as much, and it took longer. Bottom line, I dug out a small tripod to take pictures of these pens. I don't keep it out, because I write reviews like this all the time. I had to go find it, and felt compelled to do so, because these pens are so good. I may have a problem, but if you're seriously still reading, it's because I don't actually even have the words for just how highly I recommend any of these.

I bought this as a write a lot at my job. I spent years hunting down the best pen and it is undoubtedly the Pilot G2. However, I didn't want to have to spend money on the full pen. And their plastic bodies break quickly. I found this and have been using for several months now, it's top tier! The Pilot G2 refills fit perfectly. The weight of the pen is nice. And the pen has functioned flawlessly since purchased! Best of all, everything is metal and threaded so nothing will break, at worst just need tightened! I would highly recommend.

The old saying, "The pen is mightier than the sword" applies to this pen. The cons. To be honest, the ink cartridge sent with unit is terrible. The cartridge leaked all over until I put a new G2 cartridge in. Do not lose the spring. I lost mine after the G2 cartridge ran out. It took some finagling to find a spring that worked. It's pros With it's flaws comes the praise. The attention to detail for the fitment of every piece. When fully assembled one would not know that this isn't a one piece pen. The material is quality, I use the testament of every day carry for two years in my front pocket as a gauge. The bolt action is smooth. The clip is sturdy. This is a quality brass pen. The weight is not too much while still able to help with my tremors. I've even used it as a small pry bar a time or two, ( I would advise against this )

Great quality and workmanship. I like the heft and hand feel. I'm not sure if this was noted, but the Sharpie S-Gel ink cartridges fit in this pen as well. Also note, the brass is soft enough to be scratched by other metals and the pen will get marred if carried in the pocket. Better to leave it in your bag or on a desk.

I wanted to come back after a couple years of owning this pen and MAN I love it. The texturing on the grip is nice. It's enough to give your fingers a decent purchase without being so soft that it's only for show. I also love how durable the clip is without it being hard to slip over some thick denim jean pockets. The bolt action mechanism is perfect for me since I keep it in my pocket and won't accidentally click out and disperse ink all over me. The refill is pretty standard, but it's REALLY easy to pick up whatever Pilot G2 refill you want at big box stores or even here on Amazon. I've found that you *could* use a Sharpie SGel refill too, but only after shaving down the back end of the refill a tad. I personally prefer the G2 refills (I'm partial to the 0.5mm black ink refill) but you can totally easily mod an SGel refill if you prefer the way a sharpie gel pen writes.

It's a bare brass pen, satisfying mechanism, might need a tiny bit of grease in the mechanism to keep it operating smoothly. I found the ribbing on the grip section is way too sharp though. Smoothing those ribs off would make it much more comfortable. In fact that's what I did with some sandpaper. The pen is also very back-heavy due to the added brass bolt action mechanism in the back, but I'd imagine this is consistent will all bolt action machined pens. I'm overall happy with the purchase.

A personal gift, a very well made and clever design of a pen, good to treat yourself to something a bit special BUT NOT to let someone borrow or you may never see it again ! The pen feels solid, quite weighty with a bolt action and writes very smoothly, very happy with my purchase. Thanks Amazon

Falta barato porque al poco de comprarlo le hicieron una rebaja notable y Amazon tuvo la sorna de notificarmelo. En cualquier caso, el bolígrafo va bien. Está bien fabricado, todo encaja perfectamente. Es sólido, no sé cuantos gramos pero se nota más pesado que otro de aluminio que tengo de la misma marca. Con esta marca me ha ido bien siempre que he comprado. Se me ha caído varias veces y ni se inmuta. Al ser piezas metálicas dudo que se rompa. Trae varios recambios de tinta, escribe fluida y continua, compatibles con Pilot G2 iguales a los que traía el otro. El pavonado del titanio es caprichoso y supongo que cada unidad tiene su propia personalidad, destacando más unos tonos u otros y en mi caso tiene un aspecto agradable. En definitiva, buena compra y recomendable.

Der SMOOTHERPRO Kugelschreiber aus Titan hat meine Erwartungen in vielerlei Hinsicht übertroffen. Schon beim Auspacken war ich von der edlen Präsentation in der schwarzen Box beeindruckt, die diesen Stift wie ein wertvolles Geschenk erscheinen lässt. Der erste Eindruck ist äußerst positiv: Das Titanmaterial strahlt Robustheit und Langlebigkeit aus. Der Edelstahl-Taschenclip ist nicht nur funktional, sondern auch sehr ansprechend im Design. Die Handhabung des Kugelschreibers ist ein absoluter Genuss. Der L-förmige Riegelmechanismus funktioniert reibungslos und intuitiv. Ich liebe es, dass ich den Stift mit nur einem Finger bedienen kann, was ihn besonders praktisch für den Alltag macht. Er ist leicht und ausgewogen, sodass ich beim Schreiben nie das Gefühl habe, dass mir der Stift aus der Hand rutscht oder schwer in der Hand liegt. Er passt perfekt in die Brusttasche meines Hemdes und ist somit immer griffbereit. Ein großes Plus ist die Kompatibilität mit Pilot G2-Gelminen. Dies ermöglicht mir ein exzellentes Schreiberlebnis mit glatter Tinte. Ich kann die Minen einfach online oder in Geschäften nachkaufen, was den Stift zu einer praktischen und langlebigen Wahl macht. Das Schreiben selbst ist gleichmäßig und macht einfach Spaß, selbst bei längeren Notizen oder in meinem Tagebuch. Der Stift hat eine angenehme Textur, die einen sicheren Halt bietet, ohne unangenehm rau zu sein. Das Design ist sowohl klassisch als auch modern, was ihn zu einem vielseitigen Begleiter für jede Gelegenheit macht, sei es im Büro oder beim persönlichen Gebrauch. Auch beim Stressabbau ist der Stift hilfreich – die Bolzenmechanik macht ihn zu einem großartigen Fidget-Gadget, wenn ich eine kurze Pause vom Arbeiten benötige. Insgesamt kann ich den SMOOTHERPRO Kugelschreiber jedem empfehlen, der Wert auf Qualität, Design und Funktionalität legt. Er ist nicht nur ein praktisches Schreibinstrument, sondern auch ein stilvolles Accessoire für den Alltag. Egal, ob als Geschenk oder für den eigenen Gebrauch, dieser Stift wird sicher Freude bereiten. Ich bin absolut begeistert und kann mir gut vorstellen, weitere Stifte dieser Marke auszuprobieren.

Die Kombination des sauber verarbeiteten, soliden Gehäuses mit den Pilot G 2 Minen ergibt ein gut in der Hand liegendes gut schreibendes Schreibgerät.