Fidgeting Away with the Tactile Turn Switch Pen

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June 13, 2025

Let's take just a minute with the latest pen from Tactile Turn, the Switch. A titanium pen body housing a playful yet functional switch mechanism, the Switch incorporates a playful element into the everyday. Check it out now in the Windup Watch Shop!

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Meet the Tactile Turn Switch – a writing tool that blends precision machining with nostalgic flair. Inspired by classic arcade games, this limited seasonal release is all about playful functionality. With its bold design cues and clever mechanical action, the Switch brings a sense of fun and tactility to your everyday writing routine.The pen is made from titanium and features a gold-toned button-shaped bolt that adds a delightful pop of color and is the star of the signature bolt-action mechanism. Its slim, ergonomic body is comfortable in hand, while subtle machined grooves offer both grip and visual texture. Measuring in at 5.34", and less than an ounce in weight, the pen is perfectly designed for extended writing sessions.

Designed and Machined in Texas

Each pen features a 0.43” thick barrel that’s machined with their signature grip pattern. This series of small ridges makes for a slip-free experience — not something you witness in most other metal pens. A milled titanium clip and minimal branding engraved on the inside of the clip keep the pen secured to your pocket. The click mechanism consists of a titanium knock on top to extend the refill, while the button on the side releases the refill back into the pen with the help of a custom spring. The Side Click is 5.8” long and comes with a reliable Pilot G2 ink refill, but can accept dozens more for a customized writing experience.

G10 Bolt Action Pen

Tactile Turn has been perfecting its unique machined pens since 2012. Their now-iconic Bolt Action pen is a fun and functional take on the ubiquitous writing tool. After a few actuations of the bolt, you’ll quickly understand how the mechanism can be addicting to play with. The brand has become famous for its indefatigable attention to detail, machining all of the metal components in the pen are machined entirely in-house at their Texas machine shop — down to the springs and screws.

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