Big Idea Design Pens! EDC Perfection

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Have you tried anything from Big Idea Design? What do you think? BUY HERE: Ti Arto EDC: bit.ly/3HgU6Xj Ti Click EDC: bit.ly/3WliUBu More from Big Idea Design: bigidesign.com/beastmadereviews (coupon: BEASTMADEREVIEWS)

[@waynegreen7634]

The titanium click. I love lt! Gonna buy the zirconium double click too!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@waynegreen7634 awesome!

[@waynegreen7634]

@@BeastMadeReviews probably won't buy a pen after that for years though 😂

[@flytheskymyway]

I enjoy your enthusiastic commentary and seeing your happy face, instead of just another typical dull talking hands and pen demo.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you!

[@JoeySalinas12]

Woah, I just realized that you only have about 2k subs. That's crazy man, your videos are extremely high quality and well produced. Keep 'em coming!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you! Hoping for more! 😊

[@bravenkind7843]

The Arto EDC is great for the ability to use refills but the orings make it hard to screw together. It needs a different design similar to the SCHON DSGN V2 or Pocket 6 with an internal oring that seats easier. I have asked the company multiple times if you can remove the orings because its too hard to screw together but it doesn't look like they even paid attention to my request because they told me they make it smoother - in fact the orings make it significantly more difficult than without. The Click EDC and its variants have more tip wobble than any decent plastic pen like the Uni Ball 307 - unacceptable in comparison to pens that cost $2-3. They need to redesign the collet or give you a way to tighten it so its more usable with many tip sizes. Machined pens are cool, but the industry has not been around as long as the plastic pen industry. They have some catching up to do in my opinion.

[@richarda3764]

They do look like pretty good pens as that wide refill compatibility is impressive. I will say not having knurling on the section you hold while writing is a total deal breaker for me though. I live in Texas and it's hot and humid. Smooth or mostly smooth sides on a metal pen is incredibly hard to write with once you hand starts getting a little sweaty. I currently use a Retro 1951 Hex-O-Matic and it has fantastic knurling and takes a really nice Itoya AquaRoller Gel Pen refill that I enjoy.

[@CarlMurawski]

It’s a brilliant idea, and one that really makes a lot of sense: let the pen companies worry about the ink and refills. I use the Ti Arto with my favorite Pilot V5 refill and it’s a real pleasure. Thanks Dave!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thanks Carl! Yeah, the Ti Arto is hard to beat!

[@tomasdeleondominguez7693]

I have two of their pen designs obtained via kickstarter, the clicky and the updated first design. I like both as they feel lightweight and great in the hand, but somehow I prefer the Ti Pro because the clicky has stained my pocket as sometimes I forget to do the click and the exposed tip rubs against the fabric.

[@guzz95]

Nice!! Looking forward when I get mine. Getting it in a few days.

[@x-changex-outx-oner8224]

I have the Ti Arto. The thing that sold me was the versatility in what refills it can take. It would seem no matter where you are in the world, a store would have the refill that would fit the pen. Love the collet design. I hyper-extended the collet once and thought I fudged it up for good. I tinkered around with it (before I saw this video) and got it to work again. The secret for me was, not to force anything and make the issue worse. Great video .

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you! Yes! The Ti Arto is a brilliant design. Love it!

[@BCandSL62309]

Eau de Cologne perfection?! Sign me up.

[@AK-zs3ks]

Does the tip of the Ti Click unscrew a bit while writing? So the own length adjustment changes while using the pen? Thank you

[@BeastMadeReviews]

no, it doesn't unscrew while writing

[@AK-zs3ks]

@@BeastMadeReviews perfect, thank you

[@55hikky]

How does this pen address the following two factors: a) adjust how much tip sticks out and b) how tight the chuck/collet clutches? It seems like if you want the collet to clutch you have to necessarily push out the pen tip until it catches. So you're stuck between a wiggly tip that doesn't stick out as much or a firm tip, but extended to the max based on the refill dimension. Is this correct or is there a way to secure a specific length tip AND have the collet chuck clamp securely at that location so there is no wiggle?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

You adjust how long the tip is when you put in the refill before tightening the collet. Once you adjust it, it's a tight fit with zero wiggle.

[@gerry1970may3]

Great video, even for me that I’m new getting into EDC Pens, and this is a video made 4 years ago, thanks for all this great info on pens, have a question, in regards refills, I’m a Rollerball type like, any brand or brands or videos that talk about the best brands of rollerball type of refills?? Thanks in advance Gerry

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Not really sure. I never got into rollerball refills, but I did try the Montblanc rollerball refills and I thought those were excellent.

[@gerry1970may3]

@@BeastMadeReviews thank you, not a problem, I’ll give it a try the MontBlanc 👍🏻

[@kit2770]

So, what was Bigidesign's solution about the overextension? I don't think you shared that in the video.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

They actually have a video about it on their website, but they said to take a rubber bad and twist it further until it clicks, resetting the collet. By now they probably have already implemented their new collet design.

[@user-fo7es5gk9d]

Hi, really enjoyed the review. How's the texture of surface of the raw Ti version? Does it have the characteristic roughness of titanium which is very useful for giving some proper friction with your fingers?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

there's a little bit of texture to it. If you're familiar with stonewashed steel, I would say it's similar

[@user-fo7es5gk9d]

@@BeastMadeReviews Thanks a lot. What a help!

[@fdofarias3227]

could you check the rovyvon c10 and cres pen that can use spare parts for the fisher space pen

[@ethanjolly3686]

Hello I was wondering if you would try a sharpie s gel refill in the pen to see if it would fit? I work in a pharmacy and the s gel is the only refill I’ve found that doesn’t smear on prescriptions. I’ve been looking for a refillable pen that will work with this refill but there doesn’t seem to be one that I could find. If you could see if it works in either of these pens I’d be super grateful. Thanks a lot

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I haven't tried it, since I don't have one on-hand, but I'm positive they would fit. The pens from Big Idea Design are great at adapting to any refill--especially the capped pens.

[@frankcolletti4344]

Karas kustoms makes some beautiful pens as well

[@BeastMadeReviews]

absolutely! I mention them in some of my other pen videos

[@GeorgeMarkwick]

Thank you for posting this video. Really do like those pens. Question: What is the name of the leather journal you have in the video?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you! That's the leather journal from Allegory Goods--HIGHLY recommend it! It comes in different sizes, and I think mine is the A5 size (might be wrong about that), and you can use different journal inserts in there. This one came with a journal from Clairefontaine which I really love.

[@reviewhub3397]

Dave Dave Dave.... "best" is such a strong word..nice pens for sure though... top marks

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Of course.

[@cc8530]

So it’s perfect in every way but has an issue with the volley? I can’t stand biased reviews

[@BeastMadeReviews]

all reviews are biased. That's why they are reviews. If they were not reviews, they would just list off specs. Enjoy the rest of your day, Grumpy.

[@joep5844]

"affordable"

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Hey, it's a good price for something made with titanium and made to fit any refill.

[@55hikky]

Yeah, if you've never worked at a machine shop, nor had a vendor manufacture anything metal its not "affordable". $100 ish for a machined metal pen is actually CRAZY affordable. But this is a separate conversation from what I suspect you're talking about, which is "would I pay $100 for a PEN", and not what BMR is talking about, which is "would you pay $100 for an all metal, machined, collet tip holding, beautifully designed equipment/ jig /machine (used for writing)". It really depends in what you think you're buying and if you understand how amazing it is that they were able to manufacture this at this price point. As a reference, in my region, having a machinist make a part like this costs about $60 an hr. Not including quality control, assembly, r&d, or raw material cost. But big idea design does all this for $100 range. It is a VERRRY reasonable price, if you know what you're buying. And although I'm not sure how the lines are set up, but I suspect the collet/tip assembly has a pretty tight tolerance, which, if you know machining, can cost a lot due to increased manufacturing time for the precision involved, as well as decreased yield if done with poor process development. Again, if you don't know machining, its very normal for a normal person to think this is expensive.

[@boristheblade2574]

I am tired of videos where they force us to look at this strange people's faces while they are doing a product review. Focus on the fricking item not your face

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Play the video while you go to their website.

[@Greighps]

I like watching the videos... but every time only a few minutes in, and it’s all similar videos not just yours, ..I feel so dirty. It’s such menial first world issues. And it feels gross.

[@Greighps]

I mean I’ve still got a tactile turn. Soooo. Yea. I’m a hypocrite.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I know what you mean, but I think you feel unwarranted guilt. Everyone has something that they are passionate about, and sometimes that is about social issues, and sometimes it isn't. I have certain social issues that I care about, donate to, and help out, but not everyone has the same convictions. With this channel, I think it's important to talk about products that are made well. I think if people are more deliberate about what they buy, they will consume less, and if they buy something that will last for decades to come, that's less things in landfills. As a personal thing, I also don't think there is anything wrong with just wanting something nice. I don't think you are wrong, but I would just say that these things are not mutually exclusive. We can care about big issues while also liking things for ourselves.

[@Greighps]

BeastMade Reviews Yea, I mean I know you’re right. And I respect your answer, and appreciate your reply. I think it’s stemming out of my own personal life somewhat. Always feeling guilty for something 😅.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I understand completely. I hope things get better for you! Thank you for your comments. 🙂