Gentlemen, let’s be honest: in an era where we use our thumbs more than our handwriting, the humble pen needs to earn its place in your pocket. The latest offering from The James Brand, the Kent Pen, doesn’t just earn its place—it demands it, and then insists on being fidgeted with constantly.

Starting at $79, this isn’t merely a writing implement; it’s a pocket-sized, polished stainless-steel distraction that borrows its mechanics directly from the 19th-century bolt-action rifle, because, frankly, what doesn’t feel cooler when associated with a long-range firearm?

The Kent’s party piece is its “buttery smooth” bolt action. This snappy, ultra-satisfying mechanism isn’t just great for one-handed operation and keeping your hands engaged during those painfully long conference calls; it’s a stroke of genius in pocket protection.

The bolt keeps the Parker-style G2 cartridge tip tucked firmly away inside the 303 stainless-steel barrel, ruthlessly preventing the catastrophic, confidence-shattering ink explosion that ruins both a good pair of chinos and the rest of your day.

Designed specifically for daily carry with a slimmer diameter and low profile, The Kent is equal parts fun, functional, and deeply, wonderfully fidgety. It’s the tool you didn’t know you needed to communicate, connect, and silently channel your inner sharpshooter while scribbling the grocery list.