Although much of my creative process for both writing and illustrating has shifted to digital, I still perpetually search for the Aristotelian ideal of the perfect pen. For line work, I tend to favor fine-line rollerballs like Pilot's Hi-Tec-C and Uni-ball's Signo series, which strike attractive balances between performance and convenience. That's why, as an original backer of Mike Bond's first Ti2 Pen, I was pleased to discover that he has expanded the line to include the Techliner, which is a sleek titanium-machined pen designed to house the Uni-ball Signo 207 refill.
The Techliner follows the same aesthetic as the original Ti2 Pen but incorporates several design refinements that potentially make it an even better pen. The basic Techliner features a tumbled finish, which in my grasp feels like a strict upgrade to the original Ti2's bead-blasted finish. The friction-fit O-ring cap retention system has been swapped out for impressively strong neodymium magnets, that not only allow for a satisfying snap when recapping or posting the pen, but also allow for interesting storage options if your desk space features a number of ferrous surfaces. And for someone with smaller hands, the "Shorty" version - which measures in at 5" capped, rather than the 5.75" of the regular version - offers a better in-hand weight and balance.
Mike Bond's Ti2 Designs deals exclusively in titanium-machined hardware, and the substance and feel of the Techliner lives up to expectations. While $60-$80 is a lot for pen, the quality and robustness of the Techliner may be worth it for those who like the Signo 207 refill but would prefer to use it in a more hefty, well-weighted enclosure.
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