Pocket Pens - Product Comparisons

Having a pen ‘on the go’ in incredibly useful. Very often I need to write down notes whilst out of the home or office, and a small size pen that can fit in my pocket is a vital tool. Many pen manufacturers have created pocket sized pens, each one varying slightly in size and characteristics. In this blog I will compare the different compact pens, and offer some recommendations.

Perhaps the most well known pocket pen is the Fisher Space Bullet Pen. A sleak and streamlined looking pen, it was invented so that astronauts could write in zero gravity. The Bullet pen measures 9.5cm closed and has quite a slim profile, making it fit very easily into a pocket. The cap fits on the back to fit comfortably in your hand. The Fisher Space Pen is available with a clip.

Lamy have invented a truly unique compact sized pen called the Lamy Pico. The Pico is very small and neat, and has no cap which makes it very easy to use. By squeezing the pen in the middle, the Lamy Pico extends so that it fits comfortable in your hand. The pen measures 9.3cm, and extends to 12.5cm.

Laban have manufactured some beautiful handbag pens made from resin. The ballpen has a sculpted grip for extra comfort, and measures 10cm. The Diva lipstick pen by Monteverde is also a perfect size for a handbag, and opens telescopically just like lipstick. If you are after something extra glamorous, then the Swarovski Crystal pen by Online is perfect for you. The pen is encrusted with crystal and comes with a leather pouch.

Each of the pocket pens I have described have something positive to offer. The Fisher Space Bullet Pen is perfect if you want the shortest and slimmest pen, allowing it to go unnoticed in your pocket. The Lamy Pico is not the slimmest pen, but is the easiest to use with its innovative extend mechanism. For a woman, the Laban mini resin is my top pick as it is glamorous but still robust.