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Nhb93
3
May 23, 2014
I'm a bit torn between this and the Ti2 Pen. Anyone happen to have both and want to do a quick comparison for me?
dag.odenhall
264
May 24, 2014
Nhb93I have neither (yet!) but,
TiPeN: small, ballpoint/rollerball refills, screw on cap, cap in grade 5 titanium, no clip Ti2 Pen: larger, hi-tec-c refills, pop-on cap (grade 2) with o-rings, optional clip in grade 5 titanium Both: bodies in grade 2 titanium
(Grade 5 is an alloy that is stronger than grade 2, which in turn is basically pure titanium.)
Personally, I'd probably have more use for a Ti2 Pen, having a dozen of G-TEC-C plastic pens containing free refills already, and frequently making use of the clips on pens and pencils, but I couldn't resist the Machined TiPeN; it's just too sexy. Practical considerations be damned!
Nhb93I have both but I quickly found that I wasn't a fan of the hi tec c refill. I'm right handed but write with an almost vertical pen. I think those hi tec c's need at least a bit of angle or something...just seems like I have flow issues, either too much or not enough.
The finish on the ti2 pen is a little rough, so it has pretty good grip but it's a little longer and I found I wasn't a fan of the o-rings. They are both fantastic in fit and finish, I think the primary differences are the screw cap vs the o-ring retention system, the length, and the type of refill. In the end I like to screw the top on and off while talking or at meetings at work and I'm not as big of a fan or the hi tec c refill (handy for fine line or small notes though). Hope that helps a bit. Bite the bullet and buy both!!
As an aside, Mike Bond (Ti2) just finished another successful Kickstarter on a new titanium pen built around the signo 207 refill. It uses a magnetic cap retention system and looks phenominal!
dag.odenhallTo add to this - Mine (TiPeN) has o-rings for the grip that comes in the "custom refill" pack that I have. My pen can fit MANY refills using that kit, although the kit isn't available on Massdrop as I have only about 20 kits left. The kit is $5, just have to message me on my website.
Thanks for the support everyone!!! Happy Memorial Day (for those in the USA)
JDWarner
349
May 27, 2014
Nhb93I have both here.
dag.odenhall's impressions are spot on. The Ti2 Pen hold the cap on either end with O-rings rather than threads. For a while I thought it was the best out there, but the Hi-Tec-C does need to be primed - often, just about daily - in order to keep the ink flow like it should be. When it's flowing, it's great. When it's not, it's frustrating.
I like to think of the Ti2 Pen as a fantastic drafting pen, or for anything you need very precise notes for. If I was still taking math/chem/physics/engineering/design classes, the Ti2 Pen would be my choice. Before I met the Hi-Tec-C, I used pencil exclusively for these topics and thought no pen could serve.
However, for everyday writing of pure text the TiPeN is superior. The small size makes it disappear in suit pockets, and the Mont Blanc fineliner refill is smooth and consistent even after week(s) of disuse. The line is a bit wider, which is why I don't recommend it for super fine work. But for most people, who primarily write text (and don't already have a love affair with the Hi-Tec-C, ignoring its issues), the TiPeN is probably the better choice.
Of course, you can always get both.
JDWarnerAwesome little review there JD. I agree with it all :)
Jericon
2
May 28, 2014
Tactical_KeychainsWhat is your website? I'd like to pick a couple of these up.