Metal pen uses no ink

Some things you just take for granted. If it’s paper, you can write on it. If it’s a pen, it has ink.

Not if it’s the Metal Pen. This 8cm screw-top pen is made of solid stainless steel. Even its stylus is metal. When you drag it across a pliable surface, like paper, it leaves a mark that won’t smudge and might as well be permanent, for all that it can be rubbed out. Best of all, the output looks more like a pencil than a ball point or fountain pen, making it perfect for taking notes, preparing a grocery list, or writing the great American novel.

The pen won’t wear out and never needs refilling or maintenance, so it naturally has a higher price tag than most pens. It’s US$29.38, but it’s worth it.