Clip Action Pen
Clip Action Pen
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A Fresh Perspective
We've been thinking about doing a Clip Action (internally referred to as the "Clip Actuated Bolt Action" or CABA) for a while but couldn't come up with a new or interesting way of doing it that was distinct from all the other pens out there. Then, some time in late 2025, we had the idea of a milled and bent titanium clip with a relief cut that keeps it just off the body to ensure good tension on both thin materials like dress shirts and thick materials like jeans. Matt and the team got to work creating the models which resulted in a 2-piece, dovetail-slotted carrier to secure the clip. The end result is a fidget-friendly mechanism that's a ton of fun to use and is a natural addition to our existing catalog. Made from titanium and offered in three finishes (Machined, Stonewashed, DLC) in both Standard and Short lengths, the Clip Action is our take on a simple yet elegant mechanism built to withstand a lifetime of use.
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Questions & Answers
Why not a "Slim" diameter version?
Standard diameter versions are by far more popular than our slim versions so that's what we typically start with. The current design is made specifically for the standard diameter (0.43") and would have to be reworked for a slim body. That's not to say we won't do it eventually but, depending on the demand for this mechanism, it might be a while.
What do you look for in mechanisms?
When Will saw the Mitsubishi Boxy pens a few years ago he immediately wanted to do an all-metal version so we made it happen with the Side Click. Since then, we've been on the lookout for mechanisms that meet three basic requirements: 1) Manufacturable, 2) Reliable, 3) Satisfying/Fidgety. It's fairly easy to get one or two of those things but much harder to do all three.
Why no "Mini" length?
Unfortunately, Pilot who makes the Mini G2 refill announced they will not longer be in production so we are in the process of phasing out the Mini length. We plan to explore other "mini" ink refill options for a shorter length in the future.
Customer Reviews
- NYNathan Y.Verified BuyerReviewingClip Action Pen Machined / StandardI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars21 seconds agoAwesome
Love everything about it!
- JJasonReviewingClip Action Pen Machined / StandardI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars20 hours ago5 Stars
Nothing but quality from Tactile Turn in Texas. Happy to support an American company that makes pens that last for life.
- BBrianReviewingClip Action Pen Machined / ShortI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars21 hours ago5 Stars
First off, the machining and finish work are just top-notch. The action was either smoth or a little rough, depending on where you put your thumb. Put your thumb on the top of the clip, and it's completely smooth. Put it on the body of the clip, and you can feel the ridges on the body of the pen. Which, it turns out, I really enjoy.
The writing experience is really what's important for a pen, and after trying several different re-fills, there was no tip wiggle with any of them.
I am definitely looking at getting more from Tactile.
- JJeffReviewingClip Action Pen Machined / StandardI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days ago5 Stars
Typical Tactile Turn super high quality, especially the bolt/clip. Dont waste your money on upgrading to 2day Air UPS though. Ordered Wednesday and it arrive in my city’s UPS facility on Friday but wasn’t delivered until Monday.
- PSPatrick S.Verified BuyerReviewingClip Action Pen DLC / ShortI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agolooks and feels so right
I still love my lefty slim bolt action, but I ordered the DLC version of this for a change of pace. For those wondering, the seam at the top is visible but slight, and the seam at the business end is imperceptible unless you really go looking for it. The action stays where you put it, even for a lefty. It does not seem like it will close just from normal writing, nor have I gotten it to do that.
And speaking of the action, it's really smooth, like slipping into a nice bath tub full of warm butter.
- AAaronReviewingClip Action Pen Stonewashed / ShortI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars2 days ago4 Stars
Pen rattles quite a bit when its not deployed. The clip is pretty tight, i have to use two hands to put it in my pants pocket.
- JJESUSReviewingClip Action Pen DLC / ShortI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars3 days ago4 Stars
Me encantó, pero pueden reducir el espesor y me gustaría verlo todo liso y labmarca de tactile turn en el clip marcado.
He loved it, but they can reduce the thickness and I would like to see it all smooth and branded tactile turn on the marked clip.