Our buying guide for “5 of the Best EDC Pens You’ll Never Want to be Without” is a must-read for the most practical and useful pens available on the market. Whether you are an on-the-job scribbler or a long-term writer, you can expect reliability and functionality. Whatever you choose, you can get premium performance for your everyday needs right now. All of these pens are grab and go, ready to use with no complications. First up is the Pilot G2.
Best EDC Pen: Pilot G2 EDC Pen
The Pilot G2 EDC Pen ($9) are one of my favorite pens. They’re readily available in most stores, write great, and are inexpensive. They also come in a range of colors and pack sizes dependent on your needs. They have been independently tested and shown to write longer than other branded gel ink pens, which is a great bonus. They feature a Dynamic Gel Ink Formula, which creates a super smooth finish that will not smear. Featuring a textured rubber grip, they are comfortable to use and hold and it is just a single click to reveal and retract the pen tip. You can even use refills for the G2, making it kind on the environment and your pocket. A great little all-rounder.
Fisher Space Bullet EDC Pen
If you are looking for something that will not let you down, then the Fisher Space Bullet EDC Pen ($40) is going to be there for you. It can write at any angle you want, so you will have zero frustration using it while out and about. If you are using it in a cold environment, it will not slow you down; it is good to -30F, and to 250F if you are somewhere warm, as it will not clog up. It is supremely versatile. Hand tested and carrying a lifetime guarantee, it is worth the extra dollars in style and long-term use.
Rite In The Rain All-Weather Trekker EDC Pen
Fantastic in extreme conditions and fair weather alike, the Rite in the Rain All-Weather Trekker EDC Pen ($39) is an impressive little package. Whether you are underwater (to 20 feet) or your writing material is covered in mud, grease or sweat, it will be no problem for the Rite in the Rain. Even temperature is no problem, being fully useable between -30F to 250F. With a useful keyring to avoid loss, the pressurized barrel for use at any angle and its handy refills there seems no end to what it can do. For reliable use every time, in any weather, look no further.
Retrakt EDC Pen by Karas Kustums
Do you love something home grown? Retrakt EDC Pen by Karas Kustums ($60) will be on your mind and the last pen you will ever need. American-made and of the highest quality, it also comes in 13 different colors and finishes to suit any style. They are superb quality with precision-made German click mechanisms to create the most premium product possible. The refills are either the Pilot G2 or Parker ballpoints, which are readily available. Match the RETRAKT pen to your style and enjoy a fluid performance.
Gerber Impromptu Tactical EDC Pen
The Gerber Impromptu Tactical EDC Pen ($39) is an eye-catching and smooth writing pen. Made in the USA, it has a sturdy body, handy clip and is able to write in all conditions, dry and wet, cold and hot. However, more than this is its additional features. It is weighty and rugged, has an excellent grip and as a bonus, it features an integrated glass breaker tip. If you are in an accident and need to break your car windscreen or you walk into unexpected trouble, then you have something in your hand to help, and this pen may be all you need.
