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Greetings Kickstarter!!
I love to write. I love creativity. I love good design.
And I LOVE this pen. I think you will as well. Thanks for checking it out!
SHIPPING UPDATE: We're doing our best to get them all out as soon as possible, but also want to set expectations as the volume grows. So the following is an estimate (though hopefully sooner for the June and July backers!
Seem like a long time? This is actually pretty fast for a Kickstarter project!
(Estimated delivery schedule, based on when you backed the project)
Just the facts?
- Writing with the Pilot Hi-Tec-C / G-Tec (same thing, different name) is an absolute joy
- The cheap plastic casing it comes in? Not so much.
- I've designed a pen that matches the Hi-Tec-C perfectly: Simple, sleek and a joy to use.
- Machine-milled out of of a solid block of aluminum
- A variety of finishes (Both 'Raw' and Anodized)
- Fits easily in your pocket - carry it with you everywhere you go
- Easily swap out any of the 30+ colors Pilot offers
- Spread the word to friends and family. Like us on Facebook, we'll be giving away free pens :)
- There are two discounted reward tiers for the earliest backers
What is the story behind Premier Pen?
If you are anything like me - you spend a lot of time thinking "That is incredible! - I'd love to do that!" Well, today I finally am. After 6 months of designing, prototyping and testing, I am proud to introduce the P1 by Premier Pen.
What is Premier Pen? It is a brand new pen company, started by yours truly. I've got a long list of ideas for future pens (different materials, shapes, ink cartridges, etc.) and am hoping that this Kickstarter project is the first of many!
The idea for Premier Pen started in the summer of 2011 with one of the typical “I could do that” moments. While reading the daily helping of tech blogs – I came across the ‘Pen Type A’ on TechCruch (link). I quickly jumped to the Kickstarter page and ordered two. It has a stunning design paired with an awesome ink cartridge and I can’t wait to get my hands on them.
I love the idea. Fun loving people. Beautiful design. Seemed perfect for my desk. Unfortunately, not for my pocket. And I travel. A lot.
I always carry a pen with me (along with a moleskine journal) – for jotting down bursts of creative inspiration, thoughts about life and photography, as well as anything else that comes to mind (don’t forget to buy milk). However, the Pen Type A wasn’t going to fit the bill. So, I figured I’d build the pen that was perfect for me.
Early design sketches
Early prototypes
The end result of 6 months of designing, prototyping and testing is the P1. I think the weight is perfect, it feels nice in your hand and it brings some of the joy back to writing.
Plus, by basing it around a very affordable and flexible pen cartridge (30+ colors, 4 widths) - you can customize it to your liking.
Thanks for your support!
Want even more background, check out www.premierpen.com & http://premierpen.com/our-story
Size info
Length: 138mm (with caps on)
Diameter: 9.5mm
Weight: 17.2 grams (including ink)
Reward photos:
P1 Raw: Body, rounded front cap, screw back, allen wrench and black ink cartridge. Add $5 if you want a rounded end cap.
And a close up:
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$40 reward gives you your choice of the P1 Silver or P1 Black.
P1 Silver: Body, rounded front and end caps and blue ink cartridge
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$40 reward gives you your choice of the P1 Silver or P1 Black.
P1 Black: Body, rounded front and end caps and black ink cartridge
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$60 gets you the P1 Raw and your choice of the P1 Silver OR P1 Black. (so the $25 and $40 reward levels at a $5 discount) Includes two inks. Add $5 for a rounded end cap on the P1 Raw.
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$75 Double Trouble Includes:
Two P1 Silver
OR Two P1 Black
OR One P1 Silver and One P1 Black.
Includes two inks.
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NEW LEVELS-
$80: P1 Green + P1 Raw (rounded back). Two pens, two inks.
$80: P1 Red + P1 Raw (rounded back). Two pens, two inks.
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$110 - Seeing Red includes: P1 Silver, P1 Black and P1 Red. Includes three inks.
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$135 - Score Four includes: P1 Silver, P1 Black, P1 Red and Kickstarter-Only P1 Green. Includes four inks.
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$150 - The Full Monty includes: P1 Raw, P1 Silver, P1 Black, P1 Red and Kickstarter-Only P1 Green. Includes five inks. Because you are awesome, you get the P1 Raw rounded end cap included for free :)
See Update #3 for details on how to add one (or more) additional pens to your order.
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Legal mumbo jumbo:
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Funding period
- (32 days)