![]() ![]() No part of this website or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author, unless otherwise indicated for stand-alone materials. Like what you see? Pick one up for $60 from Baron Fig here. I’d definitely recommend this pen for yourself, or others. It would definitely make a great gift, and the appeal of this little rollerball is broad. I think the finishing, packaging, high quality engraving, and overall design are justified in the price tag. Although I don’t know that this pen having engraved letters on it will “grant the power to express your greatest ideas”, it’s a fun design on a really nice little pen.Īt $60, the Squire isn’t cheap. The Squire pen, Archer pencil, Confidant Notebook, and others all form a cohesive product line that’s clearly been well thought out. While I do find Baron Fig’s marketing to be a bit over the top (keep in mind that I’ve been told I’m not much fun at parties by my own wife) their design consistency is uniform, and each of their products nicely compliments the rest of the line. It’s not too big, it’s not too small, it carries comfortably in pocket, and gets the job done for most writing tasks. It’s like Goldilocks and the Three Bears for me. While my favorite non-fountain refills tend to be gel, I don’t mind the rollerball. As far as rollerball refills, these are some of the best in the game. The refill leaves a nice dark line on the page, and writes smoothly. The hole is perfectly sized and there’s no wiggle or play in the refill when it’s extended. A simple twist of the tail, and the refill extends out of the front of the pen. Inside the Squire, you’ll find a re-branded Schmidt P8121 fine rollerball. I also prefer the matte black body over their standard grey and charcoal offerings. The letters are a welcomed addition for me. It might not be ultra minimal because of the added engraving, but that’s okay. This is a nice plus for me, as it makes working more efficient.īaron Fig’s website says that the pen’s main features are: precision weighting, ergonomic body, versatile size, ultra minimal design, and made to last. The compact size allows me to switch from writing to typing numbers without having to put the pen down. I’ve been using it pretty exclusively at work. In hand, the pen feels comfortable and nicely weighted. It’s clear that the designers were looking at all these things when creating the pen, and it simply works. It’s balanced nicely, and has just the right amount of heft to it. I’m not a fan of really thin pens, and the Squire is by no means thin. There’s a gentle taper from the tail end to the grip, culminating in what I consider to be a comfortable grip diameter. They did a nice job on presentation here. It does a nice job of protecting the pen in transit, and I won’t feel too guilty when this thing inevitably makes its way to the trash. It’s compact - there isn’t a ton of packaging here which is a good thing. ![]() There’s a graphic representation of the pen on the outside that lines up with the pen on the inside. The pen comes in a tube, held in place by a foam insert. Lets take a closer look at this compact rollerball. Yes, I’m poking fun, but the engraving is top-notch and I like the minimal design it adds to the pen. The days of “damn, what letter comes after J again?!” are long gone. This particular offering is an aluminum pen with the alphabet engraved in it, you know, in case you forget. You might know them for their popular Confidant notebook, cool pencils, or soft cover notebooks. ![]() The Baron Fig Squire Alphabet is a pen released by NY-based stationery company, Baron Fig. ![]()
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