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A nice quality and very unusual retractable ballpoint pen from Staedtler.
But let's deal with the elephant in the room first. Well, it's grey, but it actually isn't an elephant. It's concrete. Yes, this pen is made from concrete, which is hardly the first material that comes to mind when you think of pens. Brass, yes. Aluminium, definitely. Steel, of course. Wood, yes, it's lovely and natural. Plastics and resins, obviously; they're light weight and durable, and can have almost any colour or finish. But concrete?
But here's the thing. It works. It really does. This isn't concrete like you get on a driveway. It's high quality, and it's surprisingly smooth. It's still quite a matt finish, but it feels nice to hold. It does give the pen a bit of weight, but it isn't actually heavy, especially for a fairly chunky pen like this.
It's uneven, in more ways than one. The concrete itself is a slightly warm grey colour (and it feels warm to the touch, too), but with different shades throughout. The body shape is hexagonal, but each side is a slightly different length, giving it a more interesting and asymmetrical look. The end button is also made of concrete, just to finish the look.
It's quite a thick pen, making it great for those who prefer a chunky grip, but it won't suit those who like slim grip sections. The refill is a standard black 'Parker-style' G2 refill, which gives you lots of options.
149mm long, 12-14mm wide, weighs 34g. Supplied in a gift box.
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FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £40, and just £2.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £40, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
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A nice quality and very unusual retractable ballpoint pen from Staedtler.
But let's deal with the elephant in the room first. Well, it's grey, but it actually isn't an elephant. It's concrete. Yes, this pen is made from concrete, which is hardly the first material that comes to mind when you think of pens. Brass, yes. Aluminium, definitely. Steel, of course. Wood, yes, it's lovely and natural. Plastics and resins, obviously; they're light weight and durable, and can have almost any colour or finish. But concrete?
But here's the thing. It works. It really does. This isn't concrete like you get on a driveway. It's high quality, and it's surprisingly smooth. It's still quite a matt finish, but it feels nice to hold. It does give the pen a bit of weight, but it isn't actually heavy, especially for a fairly chunky pen like this.
It's uneven, in more ways than one. The concrete itself is a slightly warm grey colour (and it feels warm to the touch, too), but with different shades throughout. The body shape is hexagonal, but each side is a slightly different length, giving it a more interesting and asymmetrical look. The end button is also made of concrete, just to finish the look.
It's quite a thick pen, making it great for those who prefer a chunky grip, but it won't suit those who like slim grip sections. The refill is a standard black 'Parker-style' G2 refill, which gives you lots of options.
149mm long, 12-14mm wide, weighs 34g. Supplied in a gift box.
Additional information
Product Code:
Item Colour:
Tip Type:
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £40, and just £2.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £40, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.
