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Machine Era Solid Brass Pen
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Machine Era Solid Brass Pen
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Named among the best pens for everyday carry by GearMoose and Gear Patrol, this Machine Era ballpoint is built to go wherever you do. The body is precision-machined from solid brass, with a sleek silhouette that’s 4.5 inches capped for easy storage in your pocket or bag Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downTheRaven
60
Nov 5, 2016
So I have a long winded question(s) for someone more knowledgeable than myself. Do we have any mass drop members who are environmental scientists?? EPA officials? I did a little research on these brass pens several companies are machining. Apparently, the brass is usually about 60% copper, 37% zinc and 3% lead (lead allowing the brass to be machined better). These pens are raw brass, so you'll get a very, very tiny bit of lead on your fingers when using the pen. I further read touching anything more than about 0.01% lead leaves a microsopic amount of lead on your hands (lead accidentally ingested even in microscopic amounts is not considered safe). So finally my long winded question..... is there any danger in EDCing a raw brass made of 3% lead??
Funkerdoo
Nov 8, 2016
TheRavenOnce again, it's possible to remove the lead with household over the counter items.
NeenerMan
233
Dec 29, 2016
TheRavenMy grandparents lived through lead paint, and lack of health regulation, I think we're alright. Some people build clocks (Clickspring on YouTube) out of all brass, some apprentices make their first object/product with brass and they're all alive and healthy. I'd think so long as you don't have a health condition or rub the pen in your eyes or suck on it, you should be okay.
scared
52
Jun 25, 2017
I know it doesn't "officially" accept Pentel Energel refills, but would they fit? They're very similar in size to G2 refills. Considering ordering one of these pens, but I want to make sure it fits my favorite ink :)
I'd love to get a response from the manufacturer, but if anyone has one of these pens and can try an Energel .7mm refill in it, that would be just as helpful. Thanks!
I'd love to get a response from the manufacturer, but if anyone has one of these pens and can try an Energel .7mm refill in it, that would be just as helpful. Thanks!
Notsurewhyibother
1200
Feb 17, 2019
This post needs more up votes. Makes a great pen phenomenal. A $40 Mont Blanc.
CampCatskill
265
Feb 18, 2019
NotsurewhyibotherThanks brother, its a great pen. After over 2 years, its still going strong.
erghnest
35
May 11, 2016
Mine came today. Nice finish and a strong iron smell to it. Looks and feels really good.
Unfortunately, vendor forgot to put in the ink cartridge in mine :/
erghnest
35
May 11, 2016
LizAw, but it seems like such a silly idea asking for the ink cartridge seeing that shipping costs more than the ink. Would be an unnecessary waste of resources. Thanks a lot for the offer though :)
awk
1600
Feb 17, 2019
I have this, great pen. But I'd love to see the stainless steel model here at a good price!
Royalpig180
107
May 9, 2016
Is it just me or is the DHL service that massdrop uses just god-awful for everyone?
My package supposedly arrived at the DHL distribution center for my metro area in the early morning on Friday. Since then, it's just sat there, supposedly waiting for USPS to pick it up.
FedEx and UPS both offer similar services, where the USPS does the actual local delivery. But neither of theirs is ever this slow.
My package supposedly arrived at the DHL distribution center for my metro area in the early morning on Friday. Since then, it's just sat there, supposedly waiting for USPS to pick it up.
FedEx and UPS both offer similar services, where the USPS does the actual local delivery. But neither of theirs is ever this slow.
Royalpig180
107
May 10, 2016
@XiKuang chance you guys are listening to our feedback on your shipping partners? DHL really isn't up to snuff, even compared to the "budget" services offered by USPS or UPS. As @Hackenslash mentioned above, this really has an outsize impact on the overall experience given that we end up waiting a while to receive drops just by the nature of the business.
dfwhite17
107
May 11, 2016
Just so everyone knows, the Helpdesk got back with me, checked on the first attempted shipping, found out that it must have been lost, and has sent another pen out.
EDIT: 05/17/16 - The pen arrived Monday, 5/16.
EDIT: 05/17/16 - The pen arrived Monday, 5/16.
glennac
1363
Apr 21, 2019
I sure wish Machine Era would offer their Field Pens here. These are really beautiful, compact, and handy bolt-action pens. I’ve got the SS version but would like Brass and Copper ones as well.
https://www.machine-era.com/collections/pens/products/field-pen-stainless
mring1
50
Feb 19, 2019
I love the warm feel of brass, but a friction retained cap will fall off. Last year, Right Choice Painting Company offered a brass pen with screw-on cap retention. I haven't seen Right Choice stuff in awhile, but if you see one of them come up, grab it.
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