Ilose Bic pens and other disposables like they're an infection vector for herpes. Give me a pack of cheap pens on a Monday and, by Wednesday, I'll be digging through my backpack wondering where they've all vanished to. Curiously, this isn't an issue I have with pricier writing implements. Because of their cost and – in the case of a fountain pen gifted to me by someone I love dearly – sentimental value, I'm constantly aware of where my fancy pens are.

Last year, as a birthday present to myself, I picked up a new pen that I hoped would be an ideal travel companion. After using it daily, across three different continents, I can confirm: you might just want one.

The Big Idea Design Ti Pocket Pro is an auto-adjusting pen that's designed to work with any pen refill under the sun. Use it with

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