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bosstones · 03-25-2022, 01:00 PM

Titanium, bolt action pen from USG (no, not that USG). Made in the US, won't get flagged by TSA (no window pommel), and works with several refill types, incl 0.5mm Pilot gel.

I've been wanted a better pen shell for a while now. Of the many options out there, what drew me to USG was the un-tacticool nature (deapite the company name), being made in the US, Pilot gel compatibility, and clean design with a finger grip.

There are a couple of other brands that I'll be trying as well but those haven't come in yet.

M_Six · 03-25-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Titanium, bolt action pen from USG (no, not that USG). Made in the US, won't get flagged by TSA (no window pommel), and works with several refill types, incl 0.5mm Pilot gel.

I've been wanted a better pen shell for a while now. Of the many options out there, what drew me to USG was the un-tacticool nature (deapite the company name), being made in the US, Pilot gel compatibility, and clean design with a finger grip.

There are a couple of other brands that I'll be trying as well but those haven't come in yet.

This is strictly a writing utensil, right? I can count on one hand how many times I've used a pen in the last 6 months. And most of those were for writing out a couple of checks for our landscaper this month. I can barely sign my name the same way twice any more. All the writing muscle memory is gone.

TiMSport · 03-25-2022, 02:27 PM

^^^^
Somehow this is depressing me. Way to go Mark! Thanks for making this a pleasant Friday.

ShopVac · 03-25-2022, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

This is strictly a writing utensil, right? I can count on one hand how many times I've used a pen in the last 6 months. And most of those were for writing out a couple of checks for our landscaper this month. I can barely sign my name the same way twice any more. All the writing muscle memory is gone.

Being survival gear, I just assumed it kills chickens and cows, starts the fire to cook them, and can then be used as a rotisserie.

Lotta money for something I'd probably just leave one someone's desk by accident...

M_Six · 03-25-2022, 03:06 PM

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^^^^
Somehow this is depressing me. Way to go Mark! Thanks for making this a pleasant Friday.

Probably should be in the "You know you're getting old..." thread.

TiMSport · 03-25-2022, 03:13 PM

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Probably should be in the "You know you're getting old..." thread.

Man you just keep bringing the happiness huh? Lol.

shoei · 03-25-2022, 03:53 PM

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Probably should be in the "You know you're getting old..." thread.

Man you just keep bringing the happiness huh? Lol.

Oh like you're a glass is half full / or a ball of sunshine kinda guy every day.

jmg · 03-25-2022, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Titanium, bolt action pen from USG (no, not that USG). Made in the US, won't get flagged by TSA (no window pommel), and works with several refill types, incl 0.5mm Pilot gel.

I've been wanted a better pen shell for a while now. Of the many options out there, what drew me to USG was the un-tacticool nature (deapite the company name), being made in the US, Pilot gel compatibility, and clean design with a finger grip.

There are a couple of other brands that I'll be trying as well but those haven't come in yet.

This is strictly a writing utensil, right? I can count on one hand how many times I've used a pen in the last 6 months. And most of those were for writing out a couple of checks for our landscaper this month. I can barely sign my name the same way twice any more. All the writing muscle memory is gone.

A good quality pen that's smooth and applies ink evenly and cleanly is such an underrated luxury. I got sick of the cheap PaperMate garbage at my offices. It's like writing with a piece of turd.

That being said, I wrote a check the other day and it took a surprising amount of effort to do proper cursive.

TiMSport · 03-25-2022, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

A good quality pen that's smooth and applies ink evenly and cleanly is such an underrated luxury. I got sick of the cheap PaperMate garbage at my offices. It's like writing with a piece of turd.

That being said, I wrote a check the other day and it took a surprising amount of effort to do proper cursive.

I don't think a piece of turd is conducive to cursive writing. I just have a feeling it won't hold up. Just my $.02

JJ 911SC · 03-25-2022, 04:40 PM

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bosstones · 03-25-2022, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

This is strictly a writing utensil, right? I can count on one hand how many times I've used a pen in the last 6 months. And most of those were for writing out a couple of checks for our landscaper this month. I can barely sign my name the same way twice any more. All the writing muscle memory is gone.

I gave up on a consistent signature a long time ago. If you reverse the order of the signed pages from my mortgage, you can see the exponential degradation of my signature into the inconsistent hand spasm that it is today.

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Being survival gear, I just assumed it kills chickens and cows, starts the fire to cook them, and can then be used as a rotisserie.

Lotta money for something I'd probably just leave one someone's desk by accident...

It is an unfortunate name for a small business that makes pens. Any pen can kill but I needed one that would make me cry if I lost it. At least I won't have to worry about constantly breaking the clip off or someone breaking the pen itself on a flight line....picking up all the small pieces of broken plastic is no fun.

Hawkeye · 03-25-2022, 05:56 PM

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I gave up on a consistent signature a long time ago. If you reverse the order of the signed pages from my mortgage, you can see the exponential degradation of my signature into the inconsistent hand spasm that it is today.

It is an unfortunate name for a small business that makes pens. Any pen can kill but I needed one that would make me cry if I lost it. At least I won't have to worry about constantly breaking the clip off or someone breaking the pen itself on a flight line....picking up all the small pieces of broken plastic is no fun.

If Karas Customs wasn't on your list it should be. I just got a similar Ti pen from them (it's my 8th pen from them) and love their products. All designed and machined in the USA.

Latest purchase was a new headlamp and the last cam to finish out my rack.

TiMSport · 03-25-2022, 06:15 PM

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Oh like you're a glass is half full / or a ball of sunshine kinda guy every day.

Yeah, as long as you don't bring up the Seahawks or politics, I'm a fvcking bundle of joy.

cmyx6go · 03-25-2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

This is strictly a writing utensil, right? I can count on one hand how many times I've used a pen in the last 6 months. And most of those were for writing out a couple of checks for our landscaper this month. I can barely sign my name the same way twice any more. All the writing muscle memory is gone.

I go through a pen a week. I sign between 300 and 500 business checks a week depending on the season plus all kinds of other documents. My signature is consistent. If however, I’m writing out something else like a note or a greeting card, my cursive sucks. The struggle is real.

Get off my lawn.

shoei · 03-25-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

This is strictly a writing utensil, right? I can count on one hand how many times I've used a pen in the last 6 months. And most of those were for writing out a couple of checks for our landscaper this month. I can barely sign my name the same way twice any more. All the writing muscle memory is gone.

I go through a pen a week. I sign between 300 and 500 business checks a week depending on the season plus all kinds of other documents. My signature is consistent. If however, I’m writing out something else like a note or a greeting card, my cursive sucks. The struggle is real.

Get off my lawn.

You know, they came out with this invention awhile back, you may have heard of it, maybe not, but they have stamps you can use that have your signature.

Also. You can get on my lawn anytime.

TiMSport · 03-25-2022, 06:44 PM

Jesus. Is that what you call it? A "lawn"?

shoei · 03-25-2022, 06:54 PM

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Jesus. Is that what you call it? A "lawn"?

Yeah, you know like Lumen Field, home of the NFL Seattle Seahawks? Led by former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson?

Well, my lawns also measured starting in yards, just like Lumen.

TiMSport · 03-25-2022, 07:00 PM

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Yeah, you know like Lumen Field, home of the NFL Seattle Seahawks? Led by former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson?

Well, my lawns also measured starting in yards, just like Lumen.

You're measured in yards huh?
shoei be like:

shoei · 03-25-2022, 07:08 PM

Some assembly required. Tim - bring yo tools.

cmyx6go · 03-25-2022, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shoei

You know, they came out with this invention awhile back, you may have heard of it, maybe not, but they have stamps you can use that have your signature.

Also. You can get on my lawn anytime.

Me no like. I trust those that work for me but I want to sign checks and control what is going out. No one is rubber stamping money leaving my companies.

shoei · 03-25-2022, 07:35 PM

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You know, they came out with this invention awhile back, you may have heard of it, maybe not, but they have stamps you can use that have your signature.

Also. You can get on my lawn anytime.

Me no like. I trust those that work for me but I want to sign checks and control what is going out. No one is rubber stamping money leaving my companies.

Alright masochist. Then I shall recommend these two pens for those who sign a metric fuck ton of checks. Grey one is Pilot G2 and the red ink one is pentel? I'm picky about writing utensils.

bucketfoot · 03-25-2022, 08:48 PM

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Alright masochist. Then I shall recommend these two pens for those who sign a metric fuck ton of checks. Grey one is Pilot G2 and the red ink one is pentel? I'm picky about writing utensils.

I've switched from the G2 to a TUL gel.

03-25-2022, 01:00 PM	#10517
bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1266 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	Titanium, bolt action pen from USG (no, not that USG). Made in the US, won't get flagged by TSA (no window pommel), and works with several refill types, incl 0.5mm Pilot gel. I've been wanted a better pen shell for a while now. Of the many options out there, what drew me to USG was the un-tacticool nature (deapite the company name), being made in the US, Pilot gel compatibility, and clean design with a finger grip. There are a couple of other brands that I'll be trying as well but those haven't come in yet. Attached Images __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr
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