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The Kent

The Kent

Built Around The Bolt

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Communication Is Connection

The Kent is our first-ever bolt-action pen. Featuring a 303 stainless-steel barrel, a metal-injection-molded clip and a Parker-style G2-style cartridge, the Kent is ready to roll with you, day in and day out. The bolt action means no clicker sticking out of the top, so the Kent maintains a low profile and opens in one fluid motion. The bolt action prevents accidental opening in-pocket. Nobody digs blowing out a pair of pants with a big ink stain. The bolt will keep you engaged for hours with its ultra-satisfying and snappy action; it provides a great combination of one-handed operation and prevents accidental opening. It’s sort of the best of both worlds.

Product details

Buttery Smooth Bolt Action
It’s equal parts fun, fidgety and functional and opens/closes easily with one hand.
Specifically Designed for Daily Carry
Designed with a slimmer diameter and slightly shorter length for an easy in-pocket carry.
Uses Parker-style G2 Style Refills
Like our other full-size pens, the Kent uses Parker-style G2 refills, which are widely available in a variety of options.

Technical specifications

ACTION
BOLT-ACTION
BARREL
303 STAINLESS STEEL
DIAMETER
0.3 IN / 8.8 MM
LENGTH
5.3 IN / 13.5 CM
WEIGHT
1.3 OZ / 36.9 G
CLIP
MIM, STAINLESS STEEL
INK CARTRIDGE
PARKER STYLE G2, BLACK
MADE
IN CHINA
DESIGNED IN
PORTLAND, OREGON
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Two Kent bolt-action pens side-by-side.

303 Stainless Steel Construction

Length: 5.4”  / 13.6 cm

Metal-Injection-Molded Pocket Clip

Diameter: 0.4”  / 8.8 cm

Functionality And Fidget.

The bolt-action pen has an interesting history. The mechanism is borrowed directly from firearms—specifically 19th-century bolt-action rifles. These rifles were popular because they were famously durable and used the simplest mechanism possible. In the 2010s, this system first made its way into pen design, as people began leaning into high-quality machined pens as an alternative to disposables. The mechanism made sense: it was simple, had a good fidget factor, and allowed for one-handed operation. The same holds true for pens today—bolt action gives you great durability, a low profile, and one-handed use. The bolt-action pen has been a staple of the EDC community ever since.

A sketch of the original bolt-action mechanism.

A man sketching at his desk.
The bolt of the Kent bolt-action pen.
The Kent bolt-action pen in pocket.

Built Around The Bolt.

The bolt-action mechanism brings reliability, durability, and play to your everyday writing tool. Designed for one-handed operation, it offers the same ease of use as a click pen—without the exposed clicker. Instead, the side-mounted bolt keeps the profile clean, minimal, and pocket-friendly. Built from 303 stainless steel for lifelong durability, it’s ready for daily carry and heavy use. And yes, it’s endlessly satisfying to fidget with—the crisp, mechanical action is part function, part fun. This is a pen you’ll want to pick up again and again.

Every detail considered


A drawing of the details of the Kent bolt-action pen.

Designed Better.

We spent a lot of time studying existing bolt-action mechanisms to better understand what we did and didn’t like. There’s a balance to strike between proper fidget factor and ease of use. The shape of the slot for the bolt is the key factor in determining how the action feels in hand: how much force is required to push it down, how easily it locks up, and how easily it unlocks. We tested dozens of variations until we found one that felt right—balancing functional needs with fidgetability. The Kent uses a slimmer-diameter steel barrel and a slightly shorter length, making it better suited for daily carry.

The bolt of the Kent bolt-action pen on a steel surface.
The Kent bolt-action pen in box.
The Kent bolt-action pen on a notebook on a desk.
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Reviewed by Christopher A.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Pilot option

Great pen just wish that they had a pilot g2 refill version for my reusable notebook that requires a pilot style refill

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Reviewed by Douglas D. C.
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The Kent

Beautiful and functional. Like everything about it.

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Reviewed by Michael S.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Great pen except for pocket clip

Pocket clip not tight enough for shirt pocket

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Reviewed by Greg A.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great pen!

Like it! It’s a bit thinner than my previous pen from James, and I actually prefer the slightly thicker barrel. But this is still a great pen.

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Reviewed by Hector R.
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Bolt action! Pen action!

A well-made pen with a heavy bolt action that looks good in hand and receives many compliments; it features sturdy and quality construction.

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