ALT
“SMART PEN FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO CONTROL THE WORLD.”
We love pens! They are elegant and fun to write and draw with; the motion of an ink stroke and detailed gesture you get from an old-school pen technology is extremely satisfying and smooth. There are plenty of different nibs you can use to get the perfect stroke you are looking for out there.
Why the fine liner? – We love the way the ink pours, it is pure harmony, bliss and music in the making!
Why the ballpoint?- When we think of the first pen to use to write stories or jot down quick inspirations a ball point pen is the trusted nib that never fails us!
We are back with another pen(body) called alt. – merging the elegance of the pencil body with a permanent, elegant ALuminium or Titanium casing (alt.) We have upgraded the elegant art tool with a durable, sleek design that is comfortable to hold and that can last you a lifetime!
As a Design Studio, we created a permanent, stylish version of the pencil body concept. We have upgraded the elegant art tool with a durable, bold design that is comfortable to hold and free your creativity through words and drawings.
The screw connections give a firm grip to the pen as well as adding to its structure. Holding and drawing with the pentagon block is very comfortable and is a desired must.
The alt. pen allows for different ‘alt.ernative’ options- from ball point to fine liners to potentially pencil refills. So say goodbye to plastic disposable pens and take the ‘alt.ernative’ route.
Aluminium (al) or Titanium (t)? take your pick. Both metals are Anodized to give a slick matte black/ grey finish. New colours potentially coming soon!
What other colours would you like to see?
Snazzy Features
Elegant and slick – The design speaks for itself.
Durability – Aluminium and Titanium are both rust free metals which means this pen will be around for a very long time, This is the new ‘alt.ernative’ to plastic pens!
Ergonomic – A design which is comfortable to hold and use; look at the typical pencil for example we are following from the geometrical shapes of our beloved forms.
Versatile – Have over 10 pens laying messily around on your desk? Well…get used to having one pen to satisfy all your creative and practical needs. Since the alt. pen allows for ‘alt.ernative’ cartridges – these are only just a few but scroll down to see full list of compatible cartridges
Process
The alt. pen’s design concept is born from the idea of having a single pen that is able to function as alternative pens. Following the pencil shape, the design has a smooth outer finish and the mechanics are all taking part within the body.
Process is important to us and we love testing and trying out our ideas and watching them grow into their best selves. Therefore, we did countless 3D printing and virtual modelling as an iterative process to get to our beloved alt. pen.
When manufactured, the whole body of the pen is CNC turned from the raw pentagonal aluminium or titanium material which allows for maximum material efficiency.
We are excited to propose this exciting long-term sustainable pen design to you!
Compatible Ink Cartridges! More to come…
Faber-Castell Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
Faber-Castell Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Black
Faber-Castell Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
Faber-Castell Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Blue
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Black
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Blue
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Turquoise
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Black
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Blue
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Purple
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Burgundy Red
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Brown
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Red
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Green
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Red
Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Silver
Kaweco Soul G2 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Blue
Kaweco Soul G2 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Black
LAMY M16 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
LAMY M16 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
LAMY M22 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Black
LAMY M22 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Blue
LAMY M22 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Blue
LAMY M22 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
LAMY M22 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
LAMY M22 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Black
Mark’s Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Montblanc – 2 Rollerball Refills (F) Mystery Black – Rollerball Refill – Black
Montblanc – 2 Rollerball Refills (F) Mystery Black – Rollerball Refill – Royal Blue
Montblanc – 2 Fineliner Refills (F) Mystery Black – Rollerball Refill – Black
Montblanc – 2 Fineliner Refills (F) Mystery Black – Rollerball Refill – Royal Blue
Monteverde One Touch Original Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.4 mm – Black
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Blue Black
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Purple
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Blue
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Turquoise
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Brown
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Pink
Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Pen Refill for LAMY – Red
Parker Quinkflow Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Blue
Parker Quinkflow Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Black
Parker Quinkflow Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Black – Fine
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Blue – Fine
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Blue – Medium
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Black – Medium
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Red – Medium
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Blue – Broad
Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill – Black – Broad
Pentel BKLN5 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black Ink
Pentel BKLN7 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black Ink
Pentel Rolly C4 Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Pentel Rolly C4 Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Green
Pentel Rolly C4 Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Pentel Selfit Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black Ink
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue Ink
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red Ink
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Blue
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Red
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Green
Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Pentel Vicuna Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Pentel Vicuna Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Blue
Pentel Vicuna Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Red
Pentel Vicuna XKBXES7 Ballpoint Pen Refill – D1 – 0.7 mm – Black
Pentel Vicuna XKBXES7 Ballpoint Pen Refill – D1 – 0.7 mm – Red
Pilot BKRF-6F Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Pilot BKRF-6F Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Pilot BKRF-6F Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Green
Pilot BKRF-6F Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Pilot BRFN-30M Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Black
Pilot BRFN-30M Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Blue
Pilot BRFN-30M Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Red
Pilot BRFV-10EF Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Pilot BRFV-10EF Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Blue
Pilot BRFV-10EF Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Red
Pilot BRFV-10F Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Pilot BRFV-10F Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Pilot BRFV-10F Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Pilot BRFV-10F Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Black
Pilot BRFV-10F Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Blue
Pilot BRFV-10F Acro Ink Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Red
Pilot BVRF-8F Acro Ink Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Pilot BVRF-8F Acro Ink Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Pilot BVRF-8F Acro Ink Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – green
Pilot BVRF-8F Acro Ink Ballpoint Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Platinum BSP-60 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black Ink
Platinum BSP-60 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black Ink
Platinum BSP-60 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red Ink
Platinum BSP-60 Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Black Ink
Platinum BSP-60S Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Platinum BSP-60S Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Platinum BSP-60S Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Platinum BSP-60S Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Green
Platinum BSP-60S Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Platinum BSP-60S Ballpoint Pen Refill – 1.0 mm – Black
Platinum SBSP-80A Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black Ink
Platinum SBSP-80A Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Red Ink
Retro 51 Tornado Ballpoint Pen Refills – 0.7 mm – Black
Retro 51 Tornado Ballpoint Pen Refills – 0.7 mm – Red
Sakura R-NOB Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 Hybrid Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 Hybrid Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Black
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Broad Point – Blue
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Black
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Fine Point – Blue
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Green
Schmidt Standard P900 Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Red
Staedtler 458M Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Blue
Staedtler 458M Ballpoint Pen Refill – Medium Point – Black
Stilform Ballpoint Pen Refill – Black
Stilform Ballpoint Pen Refill – Blue
Schneider Topliner 970 Fineliner Pen Refill 0.4 mm Black for Topliner 911- Black
Schneider Topliner 970 Fineliner Pen Refill 0.4 mm Black for Topliner 911- Red
Schneider Topliner 970 Fineliner Pen Refill 0.4 mm Black for Topliner 911- Blue
Schneider Topliner 970 Fineliner Pen Refill 0.4 mm Black for Topliner 911- Green
Schneider Topball 850 Rollerball Refills- Black
Schneider Topball 850 Rollerball Refills- Blue
Uni SA-5CN Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Uni SA-5CN Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Blue
Uni SA-5CN Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Red
Uni SA-5CN Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Uni SA-5CN Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Uni SA-5CN Ballpoint Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Black
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Blue
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Green
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.5 mm – Red
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Black
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Blue
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Green
Zebra EK-0.7 Surari Emulsion Ink Multi Pen Refill – 0.7 mm – Red