Mark One

Mark One

A minimal, durable, retractable pen.

Mark One is a custom machined, all-metal, retractable pen with a ceramic based exterior coating for long lasting durability. It’s built for our favorite rollerball refill, and has a satisfying-as-heck custom click mechanism.
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The perfect pen to match an already great notebook.
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– The Pen Addict
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Minimal

It’s literally seamless.

Mark One has a completely seamless design, which was quite an engineering feat. The pen has no excess ornamentation or logo, and comes in several colors. The polished steel knocks provide a nice little accent to each, and give Mark One a sophisticated look without looking overly tactical.

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Durable

Made to last a lifetime.

Mark One is incredibly durable. It is made entirely out of metal, including the custom click mechanism. The pen is coated with Cerakote, which is an extremely durable ceramic-polymer coating (technical specifications for Cerakote). It gives the pen a really nice, matte feel. This pen should last a lifetime.

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Retractable

A completely custom click mechanism.

There are many off-the-shelf click mechanisms we could have used, but none of them were quite right for what we wanted, so naturally, we made our own. It is made entirely out of metal and, as far as we know, it is the only all-metal mechanism on the market that has an actual “click” action. It is satisfying as heck to click.

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Refill

Built for an amazing rollerball refill.

Mark One ships with our favorite refill, the Schmidt P8126 rollerball. This is a fantastic cartridge; the ink flows smoothly and dries quickly. However, Mark One will accept any Parker-style refill, which means there are many options for pen cartridges that our pen will accept. Check out our refill guide for other options, or purchase more refills here.

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Specifications

  • Dimensions: 128 mm long, 11 mm diameter. (5 in x 0.43 in)
  • Weight: Aluminum: 25 grams (0.88 oz). Steel: 48 grams (1.70 oz).
  • Aluminum or steel body. Aluminum mechanism. Polished steel knock.
  • Cerakote coating, matte finish. See technical specifications for Cerakote.
  • Included Refill: Schmidt P8126. Black ink with 0.6mm tip diameter.
Designed to last.
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The Studio Neat Lifetime Guarantee
At Studio Neat, we want to foster a more considered form of consumption. What if one were to buy objects with the intention of using them for the rest of their lives? The object would need to be long-lasting—both in its durable construction and in its timeless design. Everything we make fits this criteria, and thus is backed by our Studio Neat Lifetime Guarantee. A no asterisks, no strings attached approach to standing behind our products. Should anything need fixing in your Studio Neat product, we will repair or replace it, no questions asked. We are in it for the long haul, and are glad to have you along for the ride.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerakote?

Cerakote is an extremely durable ceramic-polymer coating. It creates a matte, super smooth finish that ages beautifully. Learn more about it here.

Is the Mark One pen refillable?

Yes! Mark One will accept any Parker-style refill. We wrote up an extensive guide here. Mark One ships with our favorite refill, the Schmidt P8126 rollerball, and you can purchase more of those here.

What configurations and colors does Mark One come in?

Mark One is available in many colorways, which you can see in the selector at the top of the page. Mark One is also available in two different body materials: aluminum and steel. Steel weights about twice as much as aluminum, so choose that if you prefer a heftier, weightier pen.

How long is the Mark One?

Mark One is 128 mm (~5 inches) long.

What color ink does Mark One come with?

Mark One comes with black ink. You can purchase blue ink here.

Customer Reviews

Based on 468 reviews
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Thomas Green (Camden, US)

Mark ll...ordered after Mark l. The pen exploded in my pocket; ruining a pair of pants and my opinion of Studio Neat.i only had the pen a brief time. Very dissappointed. Mark l is fine.

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JD (Irving, US)
The Search Ends Here

I have been looking for the right pen for years. The Mark One I use every day reminds me why I never settled -- the search is over.

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Trey Bell (Denver, US)
The Feel is Worth It

I have historically been a BIC guy. Cheap and lasts forever. This past fall, I bought my first fountain pen and realized the ease and flow that created. But not every occasion asks for a fountain pen. I take a lot of notes for my work and having to wait for the ink to dry led to a lot of smudged words. Enter the Mark One. The Schmidt refill allows for the ease of writing that’s close to a fountain pen so my fingers and hands aren’t straining to press down like the BIC pens of old. Plus the weight and thicker shaft allow for a great feel in hand. I craftwork is great, and it actually makes me want to write more. In this world of technology, I’m switching back to analog and can thank the Mark One to helping in my shift.

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Alex Figueroa (Wylie, US)
Didn’t Work

The pen looks great, I unfortunately couldn’t test it out because there was no ink in the cartridge that the pen came with.
Now I have to buy a refill for a pen I never used.

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Curtis

Awesome Pen

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Zeb (Denver, US)
Great pen

Love it!

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William Damon (Toronto, CA)
Great Product, Great Service

Great pen, excellent service.

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Terry Kline (Chicago, US)
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Outstanding pen…