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ATELEIA Refillable Brass Pen
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Machined from C360 solid brass bar stock in Phoenix, Arizona, the ATELEIA brass pen is a study in precision and simplicity. The slim, streamlined body offers a pleasant in-hand feel and a weightiness that’s so well balanced, it creates the sensation that the pen is doing much of the writing for you Read More
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90
Jun 2, 2018
Personally, I don't mind if the cap doesn't post. I find that heavy caps often throw off the balance of the pen.
The grip looks a little slippery to me. Or is it? I do love knurled grips on pens, but I think I might be the only person in the whole world who does.
If it requires a tool to change ink, that tool needs to be built into the pen somehow. Building it into a pocket clip would be the ambitious solution, and would also keep the pen from rolling.
The simple solution would be to mill a suitable notch in the cap. Probably cheaper than supplying a wrench too.
The grip looks a little slippery to me. Or is it? I do love knurled grips on pens, but I think I might be the only person in the whole world who does.
If it requires a tool to change ink, that tool needs to be built into the pen somehow. Building it into a pocket clip would be the ambitious solution, and would also keep the pen from rolling.
The simple solution would be to mill a suitable notch in the cap. Probably cheaper than supplying a wrench too.
ateleiacraft
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ATELEIA
Jun 3, 2018
drossmapYou have put your finger on several different design considerations. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a suitable method for attaching a pocket clip. Obviously, this pen was designed with a clean, minimalist aesthetic in mind. Slapping a pocket clip on the outside with bulky screws would not do. I generally hate knurling, because I find it both unsightly and uncomfortable. I cannot say that have ever had problems with the pen slipping out of my grip (the only real cause of slipping would be if you use lotion or come in contact with lubricants regularly).
Ultimately, the pen is what it is. As much as I/we want to pursue both form and function while designing, I believe we all make certain sacrifices in functionality to make products aesthetically pleasing. Having used several other machined metal pens, I can say with confidence that it is exceptionally balanced and offers a magnificent writing experience for extended periods of time.
All that being said, I am currently working on a new pen design that will be capless and feature a pocket clip.
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Jun 1, 2018
This pen has a very clean design. However, a pen that can‘t post its cap and doesn’t have some built-in way of avoiding rolling around on the table is a pen I would never use. Pity.
Sefali
190
Jun 1, 2018
Needing a tool to change refills just seems ridiculous to me. So you have to carry the tiny little wrench around everywhere you go, or you have to constantly check the refill before you go out, to make sure it’s not gonna die on you at some point during the day. You can always use your Leatherman, but that'll bugger up the nib in short order.
ateleiacraft
26
ATELEIA
Jun 3, 2018
SefaliOf course it all depends on how much you write, but most users will only need to replace a refill cartridge once every 6 months. You certainly do not need to constantly check the ink level. And running out of ink while on the go can be a nuisance, but changing the cartridge once or twice a year is not really a big deal - and you usually get a few tell-tale signs that the cartridge is about to run dry. They don’t normally stop all the sudden with no warning Just my 2 cents.
Sefali
190
Jun 1, 2018
GT20ModdingIf you think $70 for a pen is really expensive, you need to get out more
crabberjack
0
Jul 19, 2017
Any chance of getting the aluminum or other metal options included in the drop? I already have one of the brass ones, and don't need another.
Liz
1159
Jul 19, 2017
crabberjackWe'll be offering the Stainless Steel version again soon; make sure to hit the request button on the product page so you receive an email once it's live.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ateleia-stainless-steel
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ateleia-stainless-steel
Maseomatic
2
May 22, 2017
snowflakeschanceShip date is estimated for June 05, 2017. Probably why you don't have a pen yet...
Novanglian
158
Apr 26, 2017
The appeal of an MD purchase is the opportunity to buy interesting products at a meaningful discount, so you need to know what the shipping price is in order to determine if you are actually getting that meaningful discount.
So, it would be helpful for MD customers if MD would include the shipping cost for every MD item in the description, rather making their customers click to the checkout page just to get a shipping cost. Yes, I understand that clicking back and forth isn’t terribly onerous, but it would require zero effort from MD to include the shipping cost on the description page and it would be a tangible demonstration that customer service is a priority for MD.
Since I'm partial to minimalist brass pens, I'm very interested in this offering, but my purchase decision will depend on getting to the lowest cost.
The pen is available direct from Ateleia (http://www.ateleia.com) for the $75 list price, but you get a 10% discount on your first order, reducing the cost to $67.50. Shipping is $3.25 for a total of $70.75 – without waiting for the drop to end and be re-shipped.
Since MD is charging $2.75 for shipping, the $61.99 price point results in a total cost of $64.74, a discount of 8.5% and a saving of $6.01 from Ateleia total cost.
The $56.99 price point results in a total cost of $59.74, a discount of 15.6% and a saving of $11.01.
So, I’m committing at the $56.99 price point and hoping that 10 more fellow pen geeks sign on.
BTW, Ateleia (http://www.ateleia.com) also offers this pen in other metals: Copper $99 Stainless steel $85 Aluminum $59
Another very nice minimalist brass pen:
Ensso's Pen UNO brass limited edition https://www.ensso.com/products/pen-uno-brass-limited-edition $65.00, but with a 15% first order/newsletter discount and no shipping charge, total cost is $55.25
So, it would be helpful for MD customers if MD would include the shipping cost for every MD item in the description, rather making their customers click to the checkout page just to get a shipping cost. Yes, I understand that clicking back and forth isn’t terribly onerous, but it would require zero effort from MD to include the shipping cost on the description page and it would be a tangible demonstration that customer service is a priority for MD.
Since I'm partial to minimalist brass pens, I'm very interested in this offering, but my purchase decision will depend on getting to the lowest cost.
The pen is available direct from Ateleia (http://www.ateleia.com) for the $75 list price, but you get a 10% discount on your first order, reducing the cost to $67.50. Shipping is $3.25 for a total of $70.75 – without waiting for the drop to end and be re-shipped.
Since MD is charging $2.75 for shipping, the $61.99 price point results in a total cost of $64.74, a discount of 8.5% and a saving of $6.01 from Ateleia total cost.
The $56.99 price point results in a total cost of $59.74, a discount of 15.6% and a saving of $11.01.
So, I’m committing at the $56.99 price point and hoping that 10 more fellow pen geeks sign on.
BTW, Ateleia (http://www.ateleia.com) also offers this pen in other metals: Copper $99 Stainless steel $85 Aluminum $59
Another very nice minimalist brass pen:
Ensso's Pen UNO brass limited edition https://www.ensso.com/products/pen-uno-brass-limited-edition $65.00, but with a 15% first order/newsletter discount and no shipping charge, total cost is $55.25
elimelendez
2201
Nov 14, 2016
All of the orders have been shipped and are now on the way to you! Once tracking is available, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information. Please allow 24-48 hours for this information to update in the courier’s system.
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We're also on Instagram! We'd love to see photos of the drops you've received. Give us a follow @Massdrop and tag your pictures #massdrop. https://instagram.com/massdrop
elimelendez
2201
Oct 31, 2016
Bulk order shipped! The vendor informed us that the group's order was picked up and is on its way to our warehouse in New Jersey. Based on the tracking provided, the order is scheduled to arrive on 11/15.
Expect another update from us on 11/16 or sooner if something comes up.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (https://massdrop.com/helpcenter).
Expect another update from us on 11/16 or sooner if something comes up.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (https://massdrop.com/helpcenter).
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