Mark One

Mark One

A minimal, durable, retractable pen.

Mark One is a custom machined, all-metal, retractable pen with a ceramic based exterior coating for long lasting durability. It’s built for our favorite rollerball refill, and has a satisfying-as-heck custom click mechanism.
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The perfect pen to match an already great notebook.
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– The Pen Addict
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Minimal

It’s literally seamless.

Mark One has a completely seamless design, which was quite an engineering feat. The pen has no excess ornamentation or logo, and comes in several colors. The metal plated nocks provide a nice little accent to each, and give Mark One a sophisticated look without looking overly tactical.

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Durable

Made to last a lifetime.

Mark One is incredibly durable. It is made entirely out of metal, including the custom click mechanism. The pen is coated with Cerakote, which is an extremely durable ceramic-polymer coating (technical specifications for Cerakote). It gives the pen a really nice, matte feel. This pen should last a lifetime.

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Retractable

A completely custom click mechanism.

There are many off-the-shelf click mechanisms we could have used, but none of them were quite right for what we wanted, so naturally, we made our own. It is made entirely out of metal and, as far as we know, it is the only all-metal mechanism on the market that has an actual “click” action. It is satisfying as heck to click.

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Refill

Built for an amazing rollerball refill.

Mark One ships with our favorite refill, the Schmidt P8126 rollerball. This is a fantastic cartridge; the ink flows smoothly and dries quickly. However, Mark One will accept any Parker-style refill, which means there are many options for pen cartridges that our pen will accept. This list from Well-Appointed Desk is quite comprehensive. Purchase more refills here.

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Specifications

  • Dimensions: 128 mm long, 11 mm diameter. (5 in x 0.43 in)
  • Weight: Aluminum: 25 grams (0.88 oz). Steel: 48 grams (1.70 oz).
  • Aluminum or steel body. Aluminum mechanism. Polished steel knock.
  • Cerakote coating, matte finish. See technical specifications for Cerakote.
  • Included Refill: Schmidt P8126. Black ink with 0.6mm tip diameter.
Designed to last.
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The Studio Neat Lifetime Guarantee
At Studio Neat, we want to foster a more considered form of consumption. What if one were to buy objects with the intention of using them for the rest of their lives? The object would need to be long-lasting—both in its durable construction and in its timeless design. Everything we make fits this criteria, and thus is backed by our Studio Neat Lifetime Guarantee. A no asterisks, no strings attached approach to standing behind our products. Should anything need fixing in your Studio Neat product, we will repair or replace it, no questions asked. We are in it for the long haul, and are glad to have you along for the ride.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerakote?

Cerakote is an extremely durable ceramic-polymer coating. It creates a matte, super smooth finish that ages beautifully. Learn more about it here.

Is the Mark One pen refillable?

Yes! Mark One will accept any Parker-style refill. We wrote up an extensive guide here. Mark One ships with our favorite refill, the Schmidt P8126 rollerball, and you can purchase more of those here.

What configurations and colors does Mark One come in?

Mark One is available in many colorways, which you can see in the selector at the top of the page. Mark One is also available in two different body materials: aluminum and steel. Steel weights about twice as much as aluminum, so choose that if you prefer a heftier, weightier pen.

How long is the Mark One?

Mark One is 128 mm (~5 inches) long.

What color ink does Mark One come with?

Mark One comes with black ink. You can purchase blue ink here.

Customer Reviews

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Laveral K Latham (Decatur, US)

It be better if it had a clip

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Smithy smith smith (Arvada, US)
Pen 🖊️ newb but I like it

Well, it’s smaller than I thought. I guess the dimensions are right there but ain’t nobody got time foh dat. That being said I do like it, it took me a little to get used to it but the ink they provide is really good. That was one thing I was worried about I was actually thinking oh no what if the ink is like an old school ballpoint pen where it feels dry, sticky, and crusty but nope the ink is great. I look forward to using this pen and I think I’ll try another color to have one to carry around so I do recommend.

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Eric Hubbell (Colorado Springs, US)
Remarkable design missing one thing....

I just received my first Mark One and absolutely love it. So much, I turned around and immediately bought one as a gift for a family member. The only thing it's missing (which the Mark Two has) is an optional clip. I would buy another one instantly if that were offered.

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William Gregory (Coos Bay, US)
This is my fourth Mark One

It’s the only pen I want to use. Two are downstairs, and two are upstairs, so there is always one nearby.

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Ben Olson (Minneapolis, US)
Pen and Paper

The Mark One makes me want to find something, anything to write, while the Panobook has me considering every mark. They’re both incredibly well-considered products and are fun to use as a result.

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