The Pens CRK People Carry

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I recently got into pens and decided to jump into the deep end. Here are two of three I got a few weeks back. Please share any nice writing device you own alongside a trusted CRK.
It felt right to carry them and get lots of use before judging. I have taken dozens of pages of notes without a gripe!

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They carry with the clips facing outwards and lower in the CRK slip. They are up like this for the picture! When tucked in, only about 5mm of the clips are visible.
There is just the right amount to grab for removing.
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All of these were taken with my phone on a table by my bed. The quality is good enough, but I'm doing a shoot with a real camera later today. Expect more pictures!
The honeymoon phase continues!!!!!
 
These are all from Tactile Turn. I went for three zirconium models. The company makes Ti, Cu and bronze models as well.

I bought a lefty bolt action pen (not pictured), side click pen and a pencil. The side click and pencil ride in my pocket sheath during work. The bolt action has a different clip and rides much lower. I carry it when I'm off work. I give them a 96% on quality and 100% on design. There were a few tiny nitpicks (because I'm so picky) but I emailed them. They were fair and agreeable. I think of them as the CRK of the pen world. That's high praise from a CRK collector like myself.

The looks are amazing. I get them out when I bored just to look and click a few times. I fidget with knives in private, now I can fidget with a these when fellow humans abound. The pencil writes like a dream. It has logged the most use. The erasers don't last too long, I'm used to the twist up/out kind. Regardless, the pencil is good to go even for hour plus sessions. I am buying a backup after I finish writing this. The pencil is just that good. I choose .5mm by the way. I'll prove it with a picture when the second one arrives! The click pen is my preferred between the two pens. That is due to the mechanism, both are fantastic and perfectly made. I really thought the pens would get more use though. They claim to not sell as many pencils so maybe it's just a me thing.

The texture is what scared me. Impulsivity took over and I just but the bullet and got three at once hoping I would like the texturing. I could return minus shipping and 10% restocking so not too big a risk. The outcome was excellent. The texture is great. It adds to the great and unique style and makes writing better. My wife has delicate digits and doesn't like the slimmer size pencil. She says the ridges dig. She says the larger diameter pen is fine so if you have small soft fingers... I am also getting a backup version of each pen. God help my wallet. Luckily for me, I came across some good fortune.

Look into Nottingham Tactile and Fellhoelter if you like what you see. Those two also make some really top-level pens some also being zirconium. However, they are not a good value. A zirconium Nottingham could be $400+ easy and a fully pimped out zirconium pencil with extra damascus stud and extra damascus clip is still well under $400. So, Tactile Turn has great quality and great value. They answered my concerns quickly and addressed my concerns fairly.

Nottingham is like Shiro (Bling & Premium) while Tactile Turn is like CRK (Value & Simple & Timeless)


tldr; These are Tactile Turn zirconium pens and a pencil. They cost a lot, but are a solid value buy compared to other makers. Do it!
 
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Do either of you have the regular TT bolt action as well? I bought the standard, thicker model and find it comfortable to write with, but I generally like pens with larger grips. The slim does look better though
 
Tactile turn slim standard bolt action is my fav currently. I did go through a bunch, including the standard thickness, and I definitely prefer the slims. This Bronze one has been my go to of late:

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Although I did just recently pick up the titanium as a lighter option

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I also love this Kaweco Liliput fountain pen.

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-Mike
 
I was a little worried this post wouldn't take off. Thanks everyone for sharing! I figured some CRK people also wanted nice pens to go with their fine knives.
Here are a few more pictures. Somewhat odd to start on top and work down with pens. I assure you that CRK in the background came only after a very long time of collecting. I worked up with knives.
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I've yet to get deep into pens, but my main one is a titanium one by Darrel Ralph Designs (RIP). It carries a Fisher space pen refill, and the ano matches the bronze ano and blue accents of my 31 rather well. I also carry the black Fisher "military" space pen clicker sometimes.

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This doesn't really count, but on occasion recently I've foregone carrying a dedicated pen on days when I carry my Vic Compact, which has a small pen in the scales.

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I have a Tactile Turn side press and a few Tuff Writers. I keep going back to the Tuff Writers. Clip on TT is pretty tight to go over the lip of a jeans pocket or thick shirt pocket. Tuff Writers have been through construction sites, travel, island life, etc. and keep going...
 

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I'm a big fan of buying once, and crying once for true EDC items; Pens, Knives, Watches, Wallets... Here is one of my CRK's with a couple of my Ti2 Shorty pens I alternate. The titanium one on the right is a Techliner, and the one on the left is DLC coated Boltliner.


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