The Ridge Bolt Action Pen - Alpine Navy

I love Ridge products, and this one is no exception. I have two of these pens (one for work, the other for home) and I use these literally every single day. I love the toggle to use the pen as it takes away the accident click on the pen that you might have on a ballpoint pen which sometimes can lead to other issues (i.e. ink marks on your clothes, poking yourself with the pen, etc.) I don't have anything bad to say about these pens as they are built solid. If anything happens to them all you have to do is email or call Ridge and they will help take care of you.

This pen is for the right handed like me. Full titanium body but with weight behind it which I love.When I first got it, I could feel the metal grinding a bit when using the bolt action and I could hear the spring inside as well. Nothing a little grease couldn't fix. I'm a bit surprised they didn't grease it out of the factory but now it's very smooth and awesome to fidget with.Now the big question. Does it write well? Well I'm no pen connoisseur by any means but the answer is yes. It feels smooth to write with and the ink is pretty dark. It does not leak (so far) or bleed into the paper. I do enjoy writing with it very much. When I have to use other pens, I notice when they feel scratchy so this pen may actually turn me into a snob, lol.It seems the harder I push into the paper while writing, the darker the ink.It feels just as smooth (if not a tiny bit smoother) as the space bullet pen by fisher but with bolder ink.It looks great and for big hands like mine the extra width gives a bit more comfort.The position of the clip is adjustable so I can put it on either side of the bolt unlike some other pens out there.I do wish the colors were a bit more vibrant, the blue is not as bold as it looks in the pictures but it's not bad.Is it worth $105? If it lasts 20 years I would say yes. I have not had to replace the ink cartridge so hopefully that won't be a headache later. Apparently it may accept Parker refills so if that's the case I think it will be a pen I'll use for years to come.This does feel like a premium pen in pretty much every way.

I bought a different brand bolt action pen for about $30 and it felt like a $7 pen, this one cost about $20 more but feels like a $30 pen. The action is smooth and it feels sturdy but it’s just too light for my taste. I’m going to keep it as I still like it, I just wish it was heftier.The ink that comes in it is awful and skips a ton, not a deal breaker as I can buy quality refills but for $50 I expect more.

**Title:** Outstanding Quality and Smooth Writing Experience"The Ridge" ballpoint pen, is Great! I couldn't be more impressed with its quality. Made of genuine carbon fiber, this pen feels solid and looks sleek. The writing experience is exceptional, with smooth and fluid ink flow. While the pen can accept Parker refills, I highly recommend using the Schmidt easyFlow 9000 refills that come with the pen. The Schmidt refills are pressurized, providing a far superior writing experience compared to Parker refills. Overall, I love this pen and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality writing instrument.

I use a pen every day at work signing contracts and filling out forms. Every now and then I come across random pens that just really write and feel great in the hand. Usually within a day or 2 they disappear from my desk forcing me back to my drawer of cheap bulk pens. After a bit of research I decided to order this pen for myself, and I vowed to keep it locked up so it would not disappear like many others before it! I was completely surprised that this pen really actually delivered on the promises that so many reviewers have given it on multiple different platforms. This pen is well balanced, very comfortable in the hand and writes smooth as butter! I write with my right hand, so I love the actual positioning of the bolt action mechanism. I must have gotten lucky as I did not have the issue with a bad pen cartridge that some people have made mention of. Right out of the box it has been perfect! In anticipation of maybe getting one with a bad cartridge right out of the box, I also ordered a 6 pack of the Schmidt easyFLOW 9000 Black Ink refills. I have yet to open them, as months later the pen is still delivering the outstanding performance that it was from day one! I will do a review when I actually have to open that Schmidt pack and use one of the refills. With that being said, Ridge, you have delivered a great product for a very competitive price point. If you are looking for a nice pen please don't hesitate to give Ridge a try!

Like the headline says it is a great shell of a pen. Like most of the review on her I have to agree the ink cartridge sucks!! BUT that is no reason to hate on the this pen. I bought the Titanium one because I was looking for a rock steady pen that will last for pretty much ever. The weight of the pen is hefty so it does not feel flimsy. The bolt action is so satisfying and great fidget toy when in deep thought. I personally do not write for hours and the weight might make it uncomfortable for that actually. I use it as a fidget toy that I drop near constantly and to draw out ideas on a legal pad and quick notes during meetings. For my level of uses it is perfect. Now back to the ONE draw back, the ink cartridge. Some people seem to be okay with it but I HATED it. It would not always write when I needed it to it would get patchy at times like stop giving ink mid letter I was writing. So why in the world did I still give this pen 5 stars you might ask? I bought a "forever" pen, the parts that are consumable (ink cartridge) do not matter to me. I just tossed the ink cartridge in put in one of the best ink cartridges I know of, a Fisher Space Pen refill. Now not only does the shell fit my needs perfectly and feels premium and it fits my favorite ink cartridge.

The most important quality of a pen is how smoothly it writes. This pen does not perform well when writing, gaps keep appearing in the words.Nice looking feels good in the hand.