Tactile Turn has been perfecting their machined pens for the better part of a decade. Their Side Click pen is their take on a vintage Japanese pen with a side refill release button. After a few clicks, you’ll quickly understand how the mechanism can be addicting to play with. Instead of flimsy plastic, they make their pens from titanium, copper, bronze, or zirconium. All of the metal components in the pen are machined entirely in-house at their Texas machine shop — even the springs and screws. 

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.