Crowdfunding review – As a huge advocate Bullet diary, And the general diary, I made a lot of notes.I went through a few of my favorites Lighthouse 1917 Even more notebooks per year Schmidt Ink refills. I also support paying more for higher quality versions of the items you use most often. That’s why after accepting my current job offer, I immediately bought a highly praised and well-designed bolt action pen to celebrate. Over the years, this pen has proven its worth because it is more durable than countless small pens that cannot be cracked.
The only pen I ever considered buying is my current main force RIIND pen (Read our 2017 review here).Therefore, imagine that I have the opportunity to review RIIND’s latest products, Compact and Slim pens, and the joy I can currently get through the following methods Crowdfunding. Both pens achieved all the scores for me; incredibly well-designed, well-designed, and fun to use for a long time. Compared with other similar pens on the market, their prices are quite reasonable. The Slim Pen is priced at US$69 on Kickstarter and the Compact is priced at US$89. I checked the titanium version of the Slim Pen, which is priced at $119 on Kickstarter.
What is it?
RIIND Compact and Slim fountain pens are metal machined fountain pens that can hold more than 30 different types of multifunctional Parker ink refills. RIIND uses some unique features on its pen, such as a proprietary continuous cam, which allows the pen to be opened and closed when the cap is twisted in either direction. The Compact is also equipped with RIIND’s Super Clip, which can be fixed to almost anything and maintain its grip.
this pen Arrive in a thick wallpaper board box simply printed with the RIIND logo.
Inside the box, the pen is securely fixed in its own plastic box and tightly packed.
I am now a fan of these cool RIIND plastic pencil cases, and I am trying to find more uses for them.
What’s in the box?
- The Slim Pen (Titanium)
- Compact pen
- Information card
Hardware specifications
Fine pen:
- Material: anodized aluminum or titanium
- Color options:
- Gray (aluminum)
- Rose (aluminum)
- Navy blue (aluminum)
- Black (aluminum)
- Raw material (titanium)
- aspect:
- Length: 5.1 inches (129.5 mm)
- Diameter: 0.41 inches (10.4 mm)
- Weight: (titanium) 30 grams
Compact pen:
- Material: Anodized aluminum
- Color options:
- Gray with polished clip
- Black with polished clip
- Black with black clip
- aspect:
- Length: 5.1 inches (129.5 mm)
- Diameter: 0.45 inches (11.4 mm)
- Weight: 30 grams
Current refill compatibility:
- Parker
- Cartier M
- Visconti AA38
- Fisher Space Pen
- British stone.DuPont
- Schmidt Easyflow 9000 (509)
- Schmidt P900
- Stabilio
- Parker Kunk Flow
- Pelikan 337
- American Fountain Pen Company Gel Ballpoint Pen
- American Fountain Pen Company Liquid Ink Ballpoint Pen
- Montverde P11 SoftRoll Ballpoint Pen
- Montverde P13 SoftRoll Ballpoint Pen
- Montverde P15 SoftRoll Ballpoint Pen
- Montverde P42 Ceramic Gel
- Montverde P44 Ceramic Gel
- Montverde P152 One-click
- Private Reserve P900 Ballpoint Pen
- Private reserve gel
- Schmidt P950 Megaline pressurized
- Unibene gel ink ballpoint pen
- Germo Gel
- Ritual in the rain
- Zutan Deluxe Ballpoint Pen Refill
- Dunbang refill
- Rotating giant ballpoint pen
- Candy bar
- Faber-Castell
- Retro 51 Tornado
- Chapter 458
- Kaweco Sports Gel
- Uni SXR-600 Rapid
- Ohto flash gel
Design and features
The original RIIND Pen with its industrial aesthetics, a large number of knurled grips and a unique asymmetric pen clip really impressed me the first time I saw it. Barebone design is both futuristic and pragmatic, achieving a perfect balance between the two. The new Compact pen is basically a shorter version of this popular pen.
Slim also borrows many design considerations from the original version, but it is thinner, has less grip, and does not have the famous clip.
By unscrewing the nib to disassemble the pen, you can see their design and degree of processing. The nibs of both pens are heavy and have long wires to ensure that they are firmly fixed and not loose during use.
Even the springs used in Compact and Slim pens are over-designed in the best way, with tight coils at both ends.
The Slim pen version I reviewed is made of titanium, not the anodized aluminum used in Compact and other Slim versions. Titanium is more matte than shiny, and I think it has better grip than Compact shiny anodized aluminum. Slim and Compact weigh up to 30 grams, and both feel incredibly light during use. This is unexpected because the pen looks heavy.
The internal structure of Slim is the same as that of Compact. Mine is equipped with a blue Parker refill.
Compared with Compact and original Pen, the texture of Slim is much lower.
The tip of the Slim has a simple horizontal ridge instead of a cross-hatch texture for grip.
I find this grip is both comfortable and effective, especially after prolonged use.
Slim’s lid has the same simple grip, except that the ridge is vertical to make it easy to purchase when using RIIND’s continuous cam.
The Compact fully fulfilled the promise of the original Pen, with a slightly smaller appearance.
The internal structure of Compact is the same as that of Slim, simple and effective. My Compact comes with a black Schmidt refill, which is my personal favorite.
For some people, a lot of knurled grips may seem too aggressive. I was worried that it would become uncomfortable over time, but it turned out not to be the case.
Even after taking notes for a whole working day, grip strength has never become an annoyance.
In fact, the same aggressive texture on the cap makes me want to fiddle with the pen more than using a bolt action.
Continuous cams almost invite the use of Compact or Slim as an irritable device. The twist of the lid has a very satisfying, pleasant click.
The biggest feature of Compact is Super Clip. At first, I was skeptical about this oddly designed clip. Its asymmetry really violated my need for order and consistency.
But after using Compact for a while, I like Super Clip very much. Like a hat, I found myself biting on it absently all day.
One problem I did encounter was that the clip was very thick. Therefore, clamping the Compact to the cover of the notebook is not as effective as using a thinner, flatter pen with a clamp.
But this clip is not designed to simply connect the Compact to the laptop, it is more suitable for fixing the pen on the side of the fighter without worry.
Performance
As I mentioned before, both pens feel very light in the hand. Coupled with the excellent Schmidt refill, this lightness allows the Compact to float completely on the page of my notebook.
Super Clip is big, but it never feels strange or uncomfortable under my grip. And the compact texture actually allows me to apply less pressure when holding the pen. After hours of writing, the deep dents left by poorly designed pens have never appeared on my fingertips. The length of the Compact suits me very well, because I prefer shorter and lighter pens.
The lid of the Compact is always easy to start, but it has never been so loose that I don’t intend to open and close it.
My experience of writing with Slim and its Parker refill is as enjoyable as that of Compact. Slim has a smaller diameter and simpler texture because it exerts less pressure on the pen to maintain control. The titanium body feels cool, light, and strong, but it doesn’t feel slippery at all. Slim is the perfect weight and length for long writing, never feel uncomfortable or heavy.
It’s fun to play with Slim’s lid, but without Super Clip, if you take it wrong, Slim’s entire body will often turn in your hands. Since there is no clip, the round Slim can also roll off uneven surfaces, so please pay attention to it.
One advantage of the clip-free Slim pen is that it fits perfectly into the pen ring of my notebook, and the thicker Compact cannot squeeze its grip.
After using both RIIND Compact and Slim pens, my only problem now is to decide which one to use every day.
what do I like
- Well-made
- Incredibly light
- Compatible with many popular refills
Areas for improvement
- The Compact Super Clip is a bit too big
- Clipless Slim Pen easy to roll
- May be expensive for some people
Final thoughts
RIIND Compact and Slim pens are important additions to the company’s product line and complement the original RIIND Pen. Removing the clamp and reducing the diameter makes the Slim Pen ideal for small hands or those who prefer no clamps. The Compact Pen retains all the advantages of RIIND’s original Pen, including the famous pen holder, but reduces the overall length. The lightweight anodized aluminum and titanium used in the construction make fountain pens a pleasure to write for a long time. The fact that Compact and standard Slim pens have fallen in price compared to the original Pen makes today even more reason to buy one from RIIND.
Price: The Slim Pen $69 / The Slim Pen (Titanium) $119 / The Compact Pen $89
Where to buy: Crowdfunding
source: The sample of this product is made by RIIND.
