[Pen/Pencil Review] The LEGO(tm) Pen – 3-Pack
It’s time to get back on track. I was off kilter last week, muddled through and now I’m back – or at least back-ish. Trying to get everything back to kilter (whatever kilter actually is). So, pens! Let’s talk about pens. This week, we’re taking a look at LEGO™ pens I picked up at Half-Price Books a few weeks ago.
This was a 3 color pen set – black, red, and blue – for $6.99. These pens are the definition of “stick pen”. Capped, these pens are 6.25″ long and with the caps posted they’re 6.75″. They’re 0.25″ on each side, because they’re LEGO™ bricks. There are ink color matching panels just above the grip and below the post. The upper color panels are the interlocking brick pieces. They can attach to each other quite strongly. The caps also post securely.
The grip has some tapering leading to the steel point. The points are a 0.7mm or a 0.8mm with gel ink. The points are scratchy and the ink stutters – they may just need some time to “break in” or the ink is old. I’m not sure. The pen is narrow and with all the angles it’s not a comfortable pen – at least not for me.
They’re fun for the novelty aspect. They’re fun for short run writing. But for the long haul, I have others that I like much better.
The numbers:
1. How does it work? – 0.5 – They’re useable, but have some issues. The barrel is narrow and all angles. The ink may be old or just scratchy.
2. Grip and feel – 0.5 – There are no ergonomics. This pen is a solid plastic. The edges are rounded, but it is a square pen – it’s an odd feel.
3. Material – 1 It’s a decent quality plastic and metal pen.The cap posts securely.
4. Overall Design – 1 -It’s weird and odd and cool all at once. But it’s not comforatable
5. Price Point – 0.5 – It’s expensive. These run $6.99 at Half-Price Books – most of that is for the LEGO™ name. It’s not for the faint of heart.
3.5 out of 5 Bronze Pencils
