Valiant Concepts EDC Key Chain Pens

I have a couple of these pens (in titanium, though the stainless ones are basically just as unobtrusive). In fact, I think discovering these pens in a web search was what led me to this forum originally, and from there a whole world of keychain tools and much more.

I can not express how excellent these pens are. They are weightless, invisible and omnipresent. With the fisher refills they are basically the ultimate indestructible waterproof backup pen. These are among the top 5 titanium keychain/EDC tools I have ever discovered. Everyone who reads this forum should have one on their keychain (after I get the next available titanium one, ideally).

This pen has never saved my life but it has come in very handy at times. I cannot count the times I needed a pen and there was not one to be found. Then I quickly remember, I have one on my keychain.

After you purchase one, two or three, you will wonder how you ever got along without it.

I have the stainless version and will be ordering one in Ti soon.

I have the SS version, I use it frequently, it rides on my keychain for some months now, so it's always there when I need it.

Beautiful masterpiece, I recommend it to everyone!

Thanks for the comments guys.

I have the ti version - so light that I don't even know it's on my keychain. Writes very well.

I have three versions of this pen, both stainless and titanium old versions and the current version (stainless). The new one is in my keychain. I find the added length makes a big difference in use, while the overall package still remains extremely compact. It's not the cheapest keychain pen out there, but the quality is excellent, and it will last you a lifetime. Not to mention that it's a unique item, not "just another pen". Well worth the price.

Stainless is back in stock as well as the old style ink for the older version.

BEAUTY :p

Originally Posted by pmike

BEAUTY :p

Thanks

I received my Valiant Concepts Stainless Steel Pen today; the quality, size, and design are at least as impressive as I expected. It really is top-notch construction.

The size is deceiving. I knew it was smaller and lighter than my Inka, but I didn't realize how much so. Yet, like magic, it's large enough for me to comfortably write with. The height is perfect, for me. For quick notes, I can leave it on my keychain, which will rest on the back of my hand as I write. Of course, for more extended writing, I remove the keychain via the McGizmo clip I ordered with the pen.

I wouldn't want to write multiple pages with it, but that's not what a keychain pen is for. I believe if I had to use it for extended writing, it would work well.

This is the only pen I've ever owned that I feel may truly last a lifetime - and I've owned many expensive pens.

I've only had this pen a few hours, but I know good design, and I do not hesitate to say that this is the highest quality keychain pen that has ever been produced.

Beautiful pen, might be picking one up for my key-chain in the near future. Also what is that beautiful Spyderco with the stainless handles called? i want one of those too

Any ETA on a Ti version?

Can I put in a request for one that takes Zebra f-301/f-701 refills

Right now it's looking like the titanium version is about a month out, if everything goes as planned.

There are no immediate plans for a pen with a Zebra cartridge, but after the titanium keychain pens are rolling again I'm hoping to start working on a slightly larger version, or a "pocket" pen if you will. Maybe something using a universal cartridge.

One month? Fan tastic! I'll keep an eye out.

So the TI is on the website and measures 2.25". So is this the old version or are the new ones out? And this line confuses me as well "These pens feature a custom Fisher cartridge smaller than in any other pen". I thought the new longer pens no longer needed a customer cartridge and why they were being made longer. Any clarification on these would be welcome. Thanks Jon!

These are the new version and will take the new style cartridge. Basically, the old version of the pens required that the cartridge be modified prior to use, whereas the new style pens have been altered so as to accept the cartridge without modification.
So basically, the cartridges themselves are the same, the old pens just required the cartridge to be trimmed down slightly to fit.

And yes, the Titanium pens are finally back in stock

The pens look awsome, will have to get one (or two...). JS, what is the cool circular pocket screwdriver on the keyring

Originally Posted by surefire7

The pens look awsome, will have to get one (or two...). JS, what is the cool circular pocket screwdriver on the keyring

It is from Lee Valley. $9.95/Dozen. Reasonable and enough to share!
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...,43417&p=32215

Originally Posted by Rothrandir

[Rothrandir;938048] ....after the titanium keychain pens are rolling again I'm hoping to start working on a slightly larger version, or a "pocket" pen if you will. Maybe something using a universal cartridge.

Originally Posted by Rothrandir

[Rothrandir;872236] Once I get the titanium's out again and take care of a few other things I'm going to start looking into this. No promises, but I've received quite a few requests for it, and it is something I would like to do.

Since the titanium VC pens are now "out / rolling again", any ETA on when we will see this "pocket" version / larger size pen? I'd definitely be in for this. Hopefully, by universal cartridge you mean a universal Fisher refill size and not some other brand of ink cartridge. Right? We (or maybe it's just me) love Fisher ink cartridges.