In a world of disposable pens, the Portage Pen stands out as a potential heirloom. With its weight and solid construction, it always feels secure in your hand as you write. The pen features a spring steel clip inspired by pocket knives, offering secure, quick, and easy access. The pen’s carefully balanced proportions feel right, whether capped or uncapped, with a locking mechanism that keeps the cap snug in both positions, primed for any writing session.

Continuing Rite in the Rain’s heritage, the Portage Pen embodies durability and reliability, handling the harshest conditions. It blends strength and straightforward design to ensure it withstands daily use for years to come. The Portage Pen is compact and pocket-friendly but writes like a full-size pen. It eliminates the issues of hard-to-hold micro pens and flimsy options, with a sleek design that combines reliability and tactile elegance. It is ideal for those seeking functionality and style.

The Portage Pen is hefty, purposeful and gives you that solid-in-your-hand feeling as you write. Its streamlined design includes a straight tube, grooved aluminum cap, black plastic lip, and laser-etched model number 17 for a touch of texture. The inner pen pulls out with resistance and returns to the cap, feeling secure and ready to write.

The cap locks onto the body with a satisfying “THUNK,” revealing the precision-engineered writing tip. The front pen body unthreads for refilling, with a seam line hidden in the debossed grove for the cap. The hefty brass body and cap provide a solid grip and durable build. It’s eco-friendly with refill options of a full-size cartridge that writes for 11,000 feet, meeting Rite in the Rain’s standards for writing in all conditions, including snow, rain, dirt, mud, cold, underwater, and space.

The spring steel wire clip ensures easy pocket carry every day. It slides smoothly into a pocket and won’t snag on fabric, offering a minimal appearance. It securely holds notebook covers and papers, and the wire clip can be removed for a cleaner look.

Using the Portage Pen is more than writing; it’s a gratifying experience. From storage to writing and uncapping the pen, every step considers the user’s experience. Its sleek appearance and strong wire clip add to its charm, making it as enjoyable to look at as it is to write with.

Whether you’re a pen enthusiast or simply enjoy a good writing experience, the Portage Pen aims to be a reliable companion for a lifetime of writing.

Category:PersonalAward Year:2024Designers:Adam Jossem, Jet Pack Industries LLC, Seattle, Washington, USAManufacturer:Rite in the Rain, Tacoma, Washington, USA