Maker's Choice Alpha Pens
NOW INCLUDED WITH EACH ALPHA PEN:
One pocket Notebook
One Parker Adapter Kit & Blue Schmidt Easyflow 9000 Refill (Executive Pens ONLY)
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We are kicking off the "Maker's Choice" pen lineup with my personal preference, titanium with copper hardware! I love Ti, but I also love copper. Why not both? The copper adds a bit of weight to the front, is anti-microbial, and patinas beautifully. Titanium is...well...titanium!
Please see the Alpha Pen and Alpha Bamboo Fountain Pen pages for additional details.
Made right here in our own shop. I like to support people that take pride in their work, people who do a job the right way because that's the only way it should be done. When you back an Alpha Pen it makes a real difference to me and the vendors I use. It pays the power bill, puts food on the table, and keeps us looking forward to the day's work.
Precision that's not marketing hype. I don't deal in hype. I machine precision parts for a living and you can (and should) expect world-class craftsmanship. If you are buying a pen that is machined, you are going to feel the difference when it's designed and manufactured by a machinist!
The Alpha Pen isn't cheap because you get what you pay for...just like your dad told you. The price represents the real cost of manufacturing quality goods, in small volume, right here in the USA. The Alpha won't be for everyone, but if you know quality and demand the best (right down to the custom manufactured screws) you're my customer!
I design and manufacture LED flashlights, but I'm also a huge pen fanatic.
I have bought nearly every pen I've seen in search of the ultimate writing experience. When I discovered the Montblanc Starwalker (with Fineliner cartridge) I lost interest in searching for the ultimate pen...because I thought I'd found it.
I used to think of a pen as one item, "a pen," but after looking at Montblanc prices I realized a pen was really two pieces, a cartridge ($7) and a holder ($320-$15,000). I was really in love with the cartridge, and realized wanted to make my own pen to hold it.
Pens do not include a Montblanc refill
- Montblanc does not permit the resale of their refills, so I am unable to include one with your Alpha Pen. However, we are including our Parker Refill Adapter Kit and one Schmidt Easyflow 9000 refill so you can start writing immediately.
- You may find some on Amazon or Ebay, but I recommend purchasing directly from Montblanc through their website (link) or at your local Montblanc retail store. You'll also find the best pricing by purchasing directly from Montblanc.
Compatible Montblanc Refills
Fineliner and Rollerball refills have a threaded section on the front that screws into the Alpha pen grip.
- Fineliner - blue or black
- Rollerball - Blue, Black, Purple, Green, Orange
- DO NOT purchase LeGrand, Ballpoint, Capless, or Artfineliner refills, as they are not compatible.
Special Instructions: Electroless Nickel Plated Aluminum, Brass, & Copper
- A light lubricating oil has been applied to the threads during assembly. When your pen is new, please be cautious of this oil getting on things like your shirt pocket. If you notice any residue, you may wipe the threads to clean them, but you should not use cleaning solvents that dissolve oil. This specialty oil will adhere to the surface of the metal and remain active long after any noticeable residue is gone.
- Elecroless Nickel, brass, & copper finishes may exhibit a patina (darkening) over time because of exposure to oils and acids. The development of patina is normal, and develops in response to the individual owner and their use environment. The original finish can be restored with a Sunshine polishing cloth.
Special Instructions: Titanium
- A heavy lubricating "break-in" oil has been applied to the threads during assembly. When your pen is new, please be cautious of this oil getting on things like your shirt pocket. Titanium threads should never be run "dry," and you may wipe the threads to clean them, but you should not use cleaning solvents that dissolve oil.
- A break-in period should be expected with the titanium pens. Titanium is a "galling" material, which means it is very intolerant of friction. Some tightness or roughness is normal, and should disappear with regular use. Over time, the lubricated thread surfaces will polish themselves and smooth out. This polishing action will "carry off" some of the titanium and produce a black residue. Remove the residue by wiping down the threads (tissue and/or Q-Tips). After the threads are broken in, a very light oil should suffice, or may not even be necessary.
