If you’re looking for a stylish, unique pen that is well-balanced and kind of a fidget toy all rolled up into a single instrument, the Stilform ballpoint pen is it. You could use this pen in a boardroom, classroom, or coffee shop without looking pretentious. The ballpoint pen has a sleek design that doesn’t look like it’s trying too hard to be different, yet it’s different than any other pen.

Yeah, yeah, it’s a unique pen, but how does it write? The Stilform ballpoint pen comes with a Schmidt refill and will take any Parker-style G2 refill, so it writes well regarding refills. But how a pen writes is also related to the weight, balance, and feel of the pen. The weight is perfect for a metal pen. It’s not too heavy and not too light. Titanium is a lighter material, so you won’t get the hefty feel that comes with other metals like brass.

The balance is perfect. Some metal pens are top or bottom-heavy, making writing a chore. The Stilform ballpoint pen does not suffer from this malady. The length is spot on, which lends to its perfect balance. I like longer pens, and the Stilform ballpoint pen is at the minimal length I like. However, making the pen longer would detract from its looks and balance in MHO.

I have a polished titanium ballpoint pen I bought back in 2018. I love it, and it’s a pleasure to use. However, I absolutely love the feel of the matte titanium pen. It’s textured just enough to reduce slippage to near zero without feeling gritty. Unless your hands are…