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This one writes on the first stroke, starts reliably after a night in a bag, and is machined from aluminium so it is light enough for a long session and tough enough to be carried every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it earns a place on your desk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolished stainless steel nib, medium — writes smoothly straight out of the box, no tuning needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatte black anodised aluminium body: light in the hand, resistant to scratches and fingerprints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTakes any standard international cartridge, or the included converter for bottled ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrushed grip section with a subtle taper that keeps your fingers from sliding onto the nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded clip that slides over a pocket lip or a notebook cover without tearing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nib is the whole pen.\u003c\/strong\u003e We use a polished stainless steel medium nib, hand-checked for flow and alignment before it leaves the workshop. It writes with a consistent, slightly wet line that shows the shading in a good ink without flooding the page, and it starts on the first stroke after a night uncapped. Medium is the right width for most hands: fine enough for a 5 mm dot grid, broad enough to feel like handwriting rather than scrawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium, not brass, and that is deliberate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The barrel and cap are turned from aluminium and anodised to a deep matte black. Anodising is not a coating — it is a layer of oxide grown into the metal — so it will not chip or peel the way painted finishes do. The result is a pen around 22 g: heavy enough to feel deliberate, light enough that your hand is not tired after three pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth filling systems, no compromise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop in any standard international cartridge if you want convenience and a clean change. Or fit the included piston converter and draw from a bottle — better value per millilitre, thousands of colours, and the small ritual that makes a fountain pen worth owning. The section unscrews in a quarter turn and the converter seats with a firm push.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA grip you stop thinking about.\u003c\/strong\u003e The section is brushed rather than polished, which gives just enough friction, and it tapers very slightly toward the nib so your fingers naturally settle in the right place. The cap posts securely on the back for balance without making the pen top-heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarried daily.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring-loaded clip has enough tension for a shirt pocket or a notebook cover but not so much that it fights you, and the matte finish hides the marks a pocket leaves. This is designed as a pen you use, not one you keep in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNib\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished stainless steel, medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black anodised aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed metal, tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard international cartridge or piston converter (converter included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138 mm capped · 152 mm posted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring-loaded metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew cap, posts on barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBranding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser-engraved kexvyn™ wordmark on barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × piston converter, 1 × international black ink cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × kexvyn™ matte black aluminium fountain pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × piston converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × standard international black ink cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × kraft gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlush the nib with clean water every time you change ink colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the pen has dried out, soak the nib in lukewarm water for 20 minutes before re-inking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kexvyn™ piece is designed in-house and made in small runs, so materials vary slightly from batch to batch — grain in the oak, tone in the leather, patina on the brass. Those are the marks of real materials rather than defects, and they are why no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this product, or about an order already placed? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:service@kexvyn.com\"\u003eservice@kexvyn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 00852-3329024, 10:00–17:00 (UTC−7). 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It is heavy enough to feel like a tool, takes the most common refill on earth, and will still be working in twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it earns a place on your desk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid brass, machined not cast — 34 g of metal that balances behind the grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHexagonal faceted barrel so it never rolls off a sloped desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTakes any Parker-style G2 refill; a black medium is installed and ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaw brass develops a personal patina rather than wearing out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKnurled twist mechanism with a firm, precise action — no wobble, no rattle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne piece of metal.\u003c\/strong\u003e The barrel is machined from solid brass bar stock on a lathe, not cast or plated plastic. Hold it and the first thing you notice is the weight: 34 g, distributed so the pen sits behind your grip rather than over your fingers. That mass is what makes writing with it feel effortless — the pen does the work and your hand just steers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix flat faces.\u003c\/strong\u003e The barrel is cut hexagonal rather than round. In practice that means it will not roll off a sloped desk or out of a jacket pocket, and the flat facets give your thumb somewhere positive to sit. The edges are lightly broken so nothing digs in during a long writing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt changes, on purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw brass reacts with skin oils and air. Over weeks the high points brighten where they are handled and the recesses darken, and the pen settles into a deeper, warmer tone that is entirely yours. If you prefer it bright, a minute with a metal polish takes it back to the finish it arrived with — the choice is yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe refill question, settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside is a Parker-style G2 refill, the most widely available ballpoint refill in the world. Ours is a black medium, smooth and quick-drying. When it runs out, any G2-compatible refill from any stationer fits — including gel and hybrid options if you want something different. Nothing here is proprietary and nothing is disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanism worth feeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The knurled twist at the top advances and retracts the refill with a short, firm throw and a positive stop at both ends. There is no rattle when you write and no creep when it is clipped to a pocket. It is the sort of detail you only notice by its absence — which is exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid machined brass, satin finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHexagonal, six flat facets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnurled twist, brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParker-style G2, black medium installed (widely replaceable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 mm across flats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid brass, matching finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBranding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser-engraved kexvyn™ wordmark on barrel facet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw brass patinates naturally with handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × kexvyn™ hex brass ballpoint pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × black medium G2 refill (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × cotton drawstring pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLet the patina develop naturally, or polish with a brass cloth to restore the original brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged contact with water to prevent spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kexvyn™ piece is designed in-house and made in small runs, so materials vary slightly from batch to batch — grain in the oak, tone in the leather, patina on the brass. Those are the marks of real materials rather than defects, and they are why no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this product, or about an order already placed? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:service@kexvyn.com\"\u003eservice@kexvyn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 00852-3329024, 10:00–17:00 (UTC−7). We answer within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"🅚🅔🅧🅥🅨🅝","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46191149514799,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4678\/7631\/files\/5.png?v=1789551618"},{"product_id":"gel-ink-rollerball-trio-0-5-mm-ink-black-slate-blue-clay-grey","title":"Gel Ink Rollerball Trio, 0.5 mm — Ink Black, Slate Blue, Clay Grey","description":"\u003cp class=\"kv-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours, one very smooth line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-pen set for people who colour-code. Same body, same 0.5 mm needle-point, same quick-drying pigment gel — in ink black for the main text, slate blue for edits and clay grey for the notes in the margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it earns a place on your desk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.5 mm needle-point tip for a fine, precise line that does not snag on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick-drying pigment gel ink — waterproof once dry, no smearing under a highlighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree coordinated colours: ink black, slate blue, clay grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTranslucent frosted barrel with a colour-matched ink window so you always know what is left\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRubberised grip zone and a sprung metal clip; refillable with standard gel refills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tip defines the pen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.5 mm needle-point gives a line fine enough for a 5 mm dot grid, for annotating a printed page, for small handwriting in a pocket notebook — without the scratchy feel that cheap fine tips have. The point is supported in a metal collar so it stays true instead of splaying after a week in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk that behaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a pigment gel, not a dye gel. It goes down wet and dark, dries in a couple of seconds, and then stays put: it will not smear under a highlighter, it will not run if you get caught in the rain, and it does not feather on ordinary copy paper. That combination is what makes it usable for everything from a shopping list to a signed document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours that actually coordinate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than the usual red-blue-black, this set is built around a quieter palette: ink black for the main body of text, slate blue for markup and second passes, clay grey for margin notes and anything you want to feel secondary. Used together they read as a system rather than a traffic light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can see the ink.\u003c\/strong\u003e The barrel is translucent frosted plastic with a subtle frosted finish that takes fingerprints far better than gloss, and a clear window shows the remaining ink in its own colour. A rubberised zone at the grip keeps things comfortable, and the sprung metal clip holds securely to a notebook without leaving a mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot disposable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pen takes a standard gel refill, so when one runs dry you replace the ink, not the pen. Three pens, three colours, one habit that does not generate plastic waste every month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mm needle-point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick-drying pigment gel, waterproof when dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInk black, slate blue, clay grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent frosted, colour-matched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubberised, matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprung metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefillable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — standard gel refill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 mm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 g each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 pens per set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 × kexvyn™ gel rollerball pens (ink black, slate blue, clay grey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × kraft paper sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCap the pen when not in use; pigment gel dries in the tip if left uncapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore horizontally in moderate temperatures for longest ink life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kexvyn™ piece is designed in-house and made in small runs, so materials vary slightly from batch to batch — grain in the oak, tone in the leather, patina on the brass. 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