SMOOTHERPRO Bolt Action Pen, Solid Brass Ballpoint Pen Compatible with Pilot G2 Refill, Weighted Heavy Pen for Tremor Parkinson Arthritic Hand, Plated Vintage Retro Black(RG335)

I swear, I don't work for these people. Though, I may be willing to. These pens are functional masterpieces. I write this review for the heat oxidized titanium model, but I got three, (four) of these Smootherpro pens because they are now the only pens I am generally willing to write with. The fourth, not being one of this bolt action model, but too good to not mention here as well..These pens do perfectly fit G2 ink cartridges, as well as several other makes of compatible diameter with varying degrees of modification. I use a Pentel Energel 0.7mm cartridge in the brass bolt action, and a purple Energel in the titanium. They sit slightly longer, (maybe a millimeter) than the stock cartridges or G2s. I filed the ends down with an emery board, it is a flawless fit. The steel one was the only of the three, for whatever reason, to come with a thin metal disk that sits behind the cartridge, flush with the bolt action mechanism. This does prop the ink tip slightly farther out on this pen than the others. Removing this disk puts this pen back perfectly in line with the brass and titanium units. The disk also fits in the other two. Not sure if this was an oversight, but they all work perfectly without it, and I think I prefer where the cartridge sits without it.Pictures show all of these pens screwing apart at three places on their tubes, but mine only come apart at one of these spots, as shown in my pictures. More curiously, the titanium pen only screws off at the tip, whereas all the others come apart mid-shaft.The density variable checks. These three bolt action pens are virtually identical in dimension, apart from the clip on the titanium one, and where it opens. The brass one weighs approx. 51.8g; the steel one approx. 46.7g; and the titanium only 27.7g. For inquiring minds, the fourth, not bolt action pen weighs approx. 56.3g. All weighed on the same scale of course, and with the same unused stock cartridge for continuity. Definitely using the claimed metals, and machined to a high caliber of precision. These all feel very sturdy and quite substantial in the hand.I personally find the added weight generally pleasant to write with. Though admittedly, the bolt action in the back end of such solidly built pens does make them a bit unwieldy. The titanium one is obviously the least affected by this. It's fairly noticeable with the brass unit. Interestingly, the heaviest, click action brass pen is pretty much perfectly balanced, and honestly feels the nicest to write with. I just aesthetically prefer the bolt action.These pens thoroughly reek of class and, as some have pointed out, the brass units do in fact smell like copper. This will increase with time and use in your bare hand. I personally like it. Smells like pennies. Smells like money. Looks like a banker's pen. This just all checks in my head, but I can see how some may not prefer it. Steel and titanium smell of nothing.As for the bolt action itself, it may not be as smooth out of the box as a bolt action pen costing several times as much. But, as others have pointed out, this fidget friendly mechanism will only wear smoother over time. It took less than the first day of use, and a mild bit of working the bolt back and forth to smooth out the brass bolt action to a buttery glide. It is pleasant, it feels good. The steel one did admittedly take a few days to work in to a similar smoothness. I'm not going to lie, the titanium unit was bothersome to me for a bit. It's mechanism was easily the roughest out of the box, by far. Understanding the realities of working with titanium, I'm not removing any praise for this. In fact, quite the opposite. Titanium is not cheap, and it's not exactly easy to mold, cnc, grind or polish. The degree of precision machining and finishing involved here is honestly nonsense for the price it's being sold here. And to be clear, it has smoothed out too. Just not as much, and it took longer.Bottom line, I dug out a small tripod to take pictures of these pens. I don't keep it out, because I write reviews like this all the time. I had to go find it, and felt compelled to do so, because these pens are so good. I may have a problem, but if you're seriously still reading, it's because I don't actually even have the words for just how highly I recommend any of these.

It is awesome to have this heavy pen. I did swap out a thicker refill by preference. Works slick with bolt action.

Awesome design! My 17 yr old was proud to pack it and use it in his upcoming 10 day program!

Just received the black brass version this morning. Shipping was quick. But that’s just condiments. Let’s get to the meat and potatoes.•My pen did come with a black box and a foam cutout. Simple, but kept it safe.•Aesthetically pleasing. Gives off some steampunk-ish vibes.•Has a noticeable weight. It’s not overwhelming, but you definitely know you’re not holding a Bic. It’s a direct result of the pen being solidly built.•The g-2 insert is a g-2 insert. But, after reading another review, I did find that sharpie S-gel inserts work as well. You will need to trim roughly 1/16-1/8 off the end of the cartridge to get the mechanism to work smoothly. Sharp scissors or a utility knife works. Takes less than 15 seconds. But use your head if you opt for the knife.•my first bolt pen so I don’t really have a point of reference. The action is smooth. No rough spots with either the g2 or the S-gel.•The clip also seems sturdy, anchored to the pen on two risers with torx screws. It is a tight clip. If you try to force the clip on to thicker materials, it will cause problems. It’s not built for that. I read a review where the clip broke from Bob the buyer forcing it to clip on their jeans pocket. It’s not only going to damage your jeans, it’s also likely to stress the risers/screws, as Bob found out when his clip broke. Don’t be like Bob. If you’re determined to clip it to your pants pocket, simply take what appears to be a t-6 screwdriver and loosen the screws a little. That should allow the play needed. I say that with a grain of caution. Any tampering with the screws just increases the chances of them working themselves out and you suddenly finding yourself without your new pen.Finally a negative, and a mild one at that.•For me, the barrel is a tad thin where you grip it to write. I don’t have gigantor hands, but they are a little bigger that average. Combined with the weight, I could see some hand fatigue coming into play with extended writing sessionsAll in all, you won’t regret the purchase. The only reason I put 4 stars is because of the barrel and my hands, not because of a defect with the product. If I’d been able to I would have marked it 4.5.

My husband has started shaking when he writes and this did the trick to help him write. We tried other things like the weights that you put on a pen or pencil but they didn't work. He loves this pen! His writing is smoother and helps steady his hand. Very good quality too! Will buy again!

A physical therapist friend recommended a weighted and/or thicker pen to relieve a slight tremor I occasionally have when I write. This pen has a cool look and doesn’t look “therapeutic” but it definitely helps keep the hand steady when I write.

Love this pen

The pen is very heavy, to the point it makes it slightly difficult to write. But thats excpected. But the ink cartridge failed within 1 week and needed to be replaced with a pilot ink cart.But soild build quaility otherwise.