[Pen/Pencil Review] The Adler Multi-Function Pen From Zumaya Publications
Originally published at Rhonda Eudaly. You can comment here or there.
This week’s review was a gift from Liz Burton of Zumaya Publications. It’s a higher end promotional, multi-function pen - that’s pretty spiffy looking. Liz called it a “writer’s” pen… and I can see why. It could be the Adler Crowne Triple Function Stylus Pen.
This pen is a stunning blue metal with bright chrome accents and an amazingly sturdy clip. It has a really responsive stylus on one end of the bullet-style barrel. It works easily on the iPad and iPhone. The pen is about 5.25″ long with the large cap in place, which allows use of the stylus. The cap can be posted at increments - which activates (or deactivates) the flashlight function. In writing mode, the pen is between 5.25″ and 5.5″ long. The flashlight needs the adjustment because full brightness is stunningly bright.
The flashlight shines along the base of the barrel around the ballpoint tip to illuminate the surface you’re writing on - which is a nifty feature and why Liz calls it the “writer’s” pen - so we can work under any circumstances.
The ink in the pen is a decent black ball point ink. It’s smooth and dark without smearing much. It does appear to be refillable with a short metal refill that also fits into the flashlight battery/mechanism in the top of the barrel with a spring. It feels like a 0.8mm point - so not fine, but not big and bulky. I like it.
These are NOT inexpensive promotional pens, but they’re definitely ones that will be kept for quite a while. This one is engraved, but I think they can also be screen printed with logos. And I can tell you, I’m going to be using this one quite a bit - if I don’t accidentally blind myself with the flashlight.
Thank you, Liz!
Grading:
1. How does it write? - 1 - It works well. I like the ink. The stylus is responsive. The flashlight has some adjustability for brightness (which is fantastic - the full thing is BRIGHT).
2. Grip and feel - 0.5 - It’s a touch on the short side with a slightly wide diameter. It’s also smooth metal, so there’s no cushion at the grip. But it’s still nice.
3. Material - 1 - This is a good quality metal pen. Solidly built with a strong clip. This thing will last. It’s well-built.
4. Overall Design - 1 - Given the complexity of the design, it’s a decent design. Could it be better? Maybe. There’s a reason this one isn’t retractable like some of the other designs, but for what this is? It’s a GOOD design, with decent functions with flexibility and strength.
5. Price Point - 0.5 - This was a gift. It’s not a one-off. If you’re looking for promotional pen, you’re going to pay for this one. You might get a decent deal - or you might have to buy quite a lot for a deal. But let me tell you, if you’re going to go for a really good promotional pen? This is one to look at.
Overall - 4 Bronze Pencils out of 5.
