Stainless Steel - Bolt Action Pen by Bastion®

It’s a good solid pen. I’m a machinist and I carry this pen in my apron everyday at work. When it arrived it was seamless. After some use the seam at the writing end of the pen appeared. The seam could be felt. Not a big deal in a shop environment.It is heavy and takes a bit getting used to. I’d definitely prefer a skinnier pen, about 3/8”, but don’t have a problem with this 1/2” size.The mechanism works well and is addicting if left in your hand. It is loud if you don’t control it through its motion. The Bastion cartridge didn’t live through a chest height fall to the concrete, while extended, but the rest of the pen is unharmed. Pocket clip is in a good location and has held up well.

The steel version weighs in at 2.75 ounces. To give perspective, my parker pen weighs in at 0.5 ounces. If you want to have a unique pen that performs smoothly, provides a certain level of security and makes a statement when someone asks for a pen, then this is the pen for you.  My one true gripe is it does not come in a 1mm version; to fit with the exterior.  If you are going to write your memoirs by hand, cancel the order...now onto the titanium version.

El impecable terminado.

This pen is perfect.  I write a lot and this pen is comfortable and smooth.  Only problem I've had is every once in awhile the ink skips.  It's still a great pen.  Buying good ink for this pen, is very difficult.

Was reluctant at first to buy a 40 dollar pen but after getting it I dont regret it. The weight, design, and feel makes this feel like I'm holding a usable work of art. Only had it for a couple of days but already see this as my part of my EDC at work and off work.Side note I did drop it a couple of times on the tile and didnt phase it except altered the finish. Just used a super fine grit sandpaper to bring it back.