The Tactile Turn Bolt Action Mini Pen: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

Today, we'll take a look at a smaller version of a gem, which loses some size, but also some refill versatility: the Tactile Turn Bolt Action Mini pen.

[@just-inedc2381]

You have an amazing nic for concluding your videos lol. You always tie the object into the ending!! I love it!!

[@wanderluster4241]

Thank you! I was considering this pen, but your review convinced me to buy the full sized version.

[@Ermac97]

Thank you for this video! I recently got my license to practice law and as a gift to myself, I wanted to get this pen. I also love Pilot G2 pens so the fact that the refills are compatible made it all the more appealing. However, thanks to this video I realized that finding the refills was going to be a nightmare because just like you, I hate the idea of buying the entire mini pen only to strip the refill and toss the rest into the bin. As such, I'm going to purchase the full sized one right now. Have a great day!

[@kokifreedom3563]

I was about to pull the trigger on this one. I'm thinking now the short size, versus the mini. Thanks for such an in depth review.

[@stephensgate1]

I just received my brass “short” model three days ago and absolutely love it. The Blue bolt head was a nice added touch....I highly recommend it. -Stephen, Ohio

[@BaddFrogg777]

Beautiful pens.Tremendous talent you have. I bet you are creative in many talents. Happy for you.

[@jameswhoever3730]

Dec. 1st, 2002, got my mini copper first bolt action, (or any pen) purchase, and every little single thing u said was exactly perfect... down to the ink on hank. I see why your the Diamond among gems.

[@papasauce234]

What 0.7mm pen would you recommend for big hands under $30, if you have any recommendations? Been looking around but not sure what to get, and you like pens so I thought I'd ask.

[@franksalem8580]

Please check out the Ti ARTO EDC pen that accepts over 750 refills and has adjustable length.

[@fastasaflash1929]

I actually bought one of these but in uh short version. I have been loving it.

[@WillEDC]

I have a short on the way for a review. Couldn’t pull the trigger on the mini with the refill limitations.

[@ticktology]

Exactly. Same thoughts here

[@mightyjosHi]

SORRY HAMPTON INN - YOU FORGOT IT! nice review though, would have bought one if i didn´t already own one.

[@PooMonkeyMan]

I don't know why, but hearing Nick's voice makes me picture the guy that use to host "the Meat Show," Nick Solares. Nick Shabazz probably doesn't look like him, but that imagery comes to mind.

[@gmtmastertoo]

that's an auto buy from me. now I have all 3 sizes in titanium and copper 😎

[@Jack-kt8bs]

I ordered this one today

[@TheSpectre12]

I like my full size copper one. Arguably the best pen I own

[@felixbelanger2659]

Not a fan of that ink refill honestly... Big Idea Design uses the same size in their short titanium stylus and it's just bad, fortunately you can swap it with a pressurized Schmidt cartridge or there are ways to 3d print adapters for more standard cartridges like the D1s

[@grahambliley8604]

I stole a Uniball from work and bought 140 tacos for my friends. 🌮 = 💎.

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

Graham Bliley good for you

[@kims2r]

Yeah ofcourse I watch this AFTER ordering a mini just to see how small it really is😂 perfect

[@jtucci5711]

Damn it Nick, Can't you do a video on Crayons!

[@thewallcometh1444]

I agree! I'd rather have a crayon or pencil during the zombie apocalypse than this pen. But hey, it can write on waterproof paper...because there's lots of waterproof paper laying around, strewn across the wilderness, or whirling in the wind in the middle of downtown San Francisco.

[@TheHumanFlag]

You have got to get Hampden Inn to send you some money for how often you feature their pen on this channel

[@DONK0]

It's his way of paying for the stolen merchandise.

[@crrassh69]

Hey just a long shot I’ve got a TT Titanium mini slim and it’s too small for my hands. If you have a TT Titanium full size I’m looking for a trade?

[@thewallcometh1444]

I don't fully get these 'EDC Pen' reviews because there's little mention of how well it actually writes. But if you search for 'Pen Reviews', you'll actually get the reviewer's opinion on writing with that pen. But in the EDC world, often associated with EDC knives, pry tools, flashlights, etc., these tactical pens are more pocket jewelry vs an actual writing instrument. I do EDC a pen, but not something with bolt action -- because I want a great writing experience over the cool factor of pocket jewelry. Also, it seems many EDC guys have a bugout bag or emergency bag in case of zombie apocalypse. And in that bag, they have an EDC pen...similar to the Fisher Space. But if you really need a writing instrument during the zombie apocalypse (or armageddon), then wouldn't a solid pencil be better? A pencil can write underwater, on boulders, stones, walls, etc. Whereas a Fisher Space can write on waterproof paper? I just don't get it. I carry a 5.6mm Mechanical Pencil. It's a solid chunk of lead, and the damn thing can literally wrote on anything. I'm more prepared to write the zombies (or God Almighty) a letter than someone carrying a bolt action pen that may or may not work when you really need it.

[@TheHumanFlag]

The Wall Cometh he usually talks more about how well these types of pens write in relation to their cartridge refill since that is the primary factor. He does care about that more with fountain pens since supposedly those are on another level compared to pens like these. The bolt action is nice and arguably more reliable than a click pen but then screw cap pens win reliability. But yes pencils are definitely the way to go in any sort of world ending or emergency environment. Or heck maybe even a sharpie. Calling this pen tactical is a misnomer. I’m not sure tactile turn calls it that. Nick kind of rants about the idea of a “tactical” pen in some of his earlier reviews on the Hinderer pens.

[@christamu2]

No Hampton Inn apology in a pen review!? Unsub.

[@clintonlewis1261]

😀

[@AB-dr6xv]

The bolt will always become loose! Very disappointing

[@TheTarrMan]

$100+?. . . . I'll stick with my Fisher AG7. > Less than half the price. > Been to space. > Still made in America.

[@VBCVeryBigChannel]

??? These are made in the US. And they are definitely of higher quality.

[@TheTarrMan]

@@VBCVeryBigChannel . . . . but witch one has been to space?

[@VBCVeryBigChannel]

@@TheTarrMan It's not as big a feat as you think? Any pen with a pressurized ink cartridge will write in space. LOL

[@NasdaqManiac]

Kyren Boblet Still... Has it been to space?

[@VBCVeryBigChannel]

@@NasdaqManiac Refer to my previous comment

[@jguevara3816]

The waste issue really kills this as an option for me. They made a very ugly choice that has turned me off from their whole line. Like the review though.

[@VBCVeryBigChannel]

Their business will be more than fine without yours. Unless you are DIPPING YOUR PEN IN INK, they produce waste. Stop crying about nothing.

[@hehoff33]

Nick, you bourgeois bastard, how dare you rub your wealth in our faces. Not everyone can afford to steal his pens from Hampton Inn. Some of us only have Days Inn budgets.

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

Gotta be honest, it seems pretty lazy/foolish to design a pen that takes refills that aren't sold independently. I love the look and size, but the price, and the refill thing? Pass...

[@VBCVeryBigChannel]

Using easily accessible inks is absolutely the correct move. If you don't like the price fully CNC a pen yourself for less 🙃

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

@@VBCVeryBigChannel "Easily accessible" yeah OK, lol. You have to take apart existing pens to get refills, thats dumb, maybe you disagree, but that's how I feel about it. Same situation with the price, maybe it's worth it to you, but it's not to me. I can get a bolt action for less than this. It's a nice looking pen, but again, pass...

[@vincentferreira1135]

I hate that Pilot hasn’t made the G2 Mini refills more readily available by themselves. I have to buy the pens and then throw the body away. The point of carrying a nice pen like this is sustainability. I don’t have to worry about putting even more plastic into the ocean because I can just buy the refills and put it in the pen.

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

Unfortunately wanted to see the mini. The voice... couldn’t take it. Is it a character?

[@tcc300892]

You couldn't see the pen in this review?

[@explorerextraordinaire5472]

HahahahahahHAHAHAHhahHaha IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE SAYING 4:03 TACTILE TURRRDDDDD HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA