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Tactile Turn Slider & Glider Bolt-Action Pens
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Made in the Tactile Turn shop in Richardson, Texas, the Slider and Glider pens are machined from solid metal for reliable durability and a great feel in the hand. Sliders tend to fit better in shirt pockets without sticking out, while Gliders may be more comfortable for writers with larger hands Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downRatRacer
67
Jul 18, 2018
Other than length specs and refill compatibility, I'm failing to see a physical distinction between the 2 designs, correct?
nj0ywatchnp0rn
2
Jul 23, 2018
RatRacerI stopped by Will's shop this Saturday to pick up some pens and see them firsthand.
They are really nice pens and the amount of work and passion he has for these really shows in the craftsmanship.
To answer your question, they are the same pens but sized differently for the Parker-type and G2 type refills is all.
They are really nice pens and the amount of work and passion he has for these really shows in the craftsmanship.
To answer your question, they are the same pens but sized differently for the Parker-type and G2 type refills is all.
Toxic
248
Jan 25, 2019
I got my pen from previous drop and I'm disappointed with the mechanism. Looks like the spring is too weak, so when I disengage the bolt, it doesn't move all the way up but stucks somewhere in the second half (position varies).
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TactileTurn
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TactileTurn
Jan 29, 2019
Can you send it again? I'm not seeing anything at will@tactileturn.com.
TactileTurn
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TactileTurn
Jul 18, 2018
Hey everybody - this is Will Hodges from Tactile Turn. We're excited to bring the Slider and Glider bolt action pens to Massdrop. These are designed by me and made in my shop in Richardson, Texas. We have some pretty sweet DMG Mori lathes and strive to make some awesome pens. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me directly at will@tactileturn.com or ask away here and I'll try to answer any questions quickly.
sharl
2
Sep 20, 2018
TactileTurnWill this have the [K] marking like the one for Kickstarter? Some of the individual pictures for the anodised colours looked like it had the [K] marking, but I was wondering if maybe those were just stock photos.
TactileTurn
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TactileTurn
Sep 20, 2018
sharlThey won't have a K on the inside of the clip, it will be 2018 for the year of manufacture. The K's were only for Kickstarter and they are the stock photos. Thanks for asking!
bg1256
56
Jan 23, 2019
I have a number of Will's pens, and I love writing with all of them. The only pen I don't have is a Shaker, which I will remedy at some point...
Note that if you go for the Glider in brass or copper, it may feel a little back heavy depending on the size of your hands, grip, etc.
If you prefer lighter pens, the Aluminum feels wonderful in hand, and the colors are awesome.
It looks like there are a number of comments here complaining about the copper appearing "dirty"... that's just normal oxidation. Brass and Copper will develop a patina. You can clean it off with a jeweler's cloth, jewelry clearner, or a mixture of vinegar and water if you want to keep it new and shiny. Or, you can let the metal develop a natural patina as you use it. All that to say, the metal isn't "dirty." That's just how brass and copper react to the air and moisture.
glennac
1363
Jan 24, 2019
bg1256Of course we know about patina. The "dirty" I was referring to was the quality of the Copper material. At least with mine, it's not a bright orangy Copper - even after cleaning with polish or Tarn-X. It's a dull, dark, brownish Copper that refuses to brighten.
Look at my photo below with the pen among several tops, flashlights, spinners, etc (15 weeks ago). Even after cleaning, the metal is dark and dirty compared to the bright Coppers of the other items. I think it's just the quality of the material that is the issue.
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TactileTurn
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TactileTurn
Jan 24, 2019
glennacIt’s the same copper 145 that most other machines copper objects are made from. If you’d like to send it back to us we will gladly polish it up for you. Send me an email at will@tactileturn.com.
chaosmagnet
100
Sep 21, 2018
I carry one of these every day. I've given a number of them to friends and family as gifts. They are nothing less than outstanding, highly recommended.
THXGeek
10
Sep 22, 2018
chaosmagnet+1
I have several Gliders and a Zirconium / Damascus Gist fountain pen that Will Hodges put together for me. A lot of pride and quality goes into these pens.
I have several Gliders and a Zirconium / Damascus Gist fountain pen that Will Hodges put together for me. A lot of pride and quality goes into these pens.
glennac
1363
Sep 20, 2018
I still don't understand what the difference between the two models are. Is there a photo demonstrating the difference?
glennac
1363
Sep 20, 2018
Thank You! Would have made a lot of sense to include this among the pics here.
glennac
1363
Oct 30, 2018
Here’s my Copper Tactile Turn next to the Inventery Brass Bolt Action that I just received. The two really compliment one another.
MJLiptak
27
Jan 23, 2019
glennacBy any chance is one of those the Slider, and the other the Glider? I don't suspect that's the case, but either I'm missing it, or the difference between the two (other than length & weight) isn't provided in the listing.
If yours aren't Sliders & Gliders, what are they? I'm not sure if I like the style of the one on the left better, or if I'm bias because it's copper.
glennac
1363
Jan 24, 2019
MJLiptakNo - the one on the left is the Copper Slider (Tactile Turn). The one on the right is the Brass Inventery Bolt-Action Pen. Found here...
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/inventery-bolt-action-pen
joelellis
335
Oct 16, 2018
I just got my pen today. The machining, the action are beautiful.
As a pen, it’s totally useless. I don’t know if I got a bad cartridge, but the ink doesn’t flow well at all and the ball doesn’t roll properly.
Where can I get a better cartridge for this?
As a pen, it’s totally useless. I don’t know if I got a bad cartridge, but the ink doesn’t flow well at all and the ball doesn’t roll properly.
Where can I get a better cartridge for this?
glennac
1363
Oct 18, 2018
Joel, how did you get it open? I’m afraid of damaging the Copper finish. Thanks!
joelellis
335
Oct 18, 2018
glennacThey just twist apart! I think the final machining is done assembled, so the seam is very hard to see. Kind of genius, actually
keybers
194
Nov 28, 2018
BWSxYou are confusing the Slider/Glider with the (press-the-top-button-style) Mover/Shaker pair. It's the Mover/Shaker that have been updated from an outsourced knock to the in-house mechanism with a ball bearing. It's my understanding that the Sliders and Gliders have had TT's own bolt mechanism from the get-go.
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