13002 Boston Safety Pen Chestnut

The filling mechanism on this safety pen is surprisingly smooth, and the chestnut resin feels substantial in the hand without being heavy. It's become my go-to for daily journaling, and the classic design always gets a comment at the office.

The chestnut coloring is richer in person than on the screen, and the twist mechanism to extend the nib is smoother than I expected for a safety pen. It holds ink well without any spotting on the barrel, which is my biggest worry with this style.

The twist-to-extend nib feels surprisingly smooth on paper, and that deep chestnut color looks even richer in person than on screen. I’ve been using it daily for a week and the airtight seal keeps the ink from drying out between sessions.