Nomad Goods: Pen

Machined from solid metals and PVD coated for abrasion and corrosion resistance, the pen is perfectly weighted in hand and offers a smooth and controlled writing experience. Nomad Pen features a smooth click-button mechanism and a reliable Schmidt® P900 ink cartridge.

The goal for this project was to create an heirloom everyday carry pen that emphasizes quality manufacturing and is delightful to use. The pen was designed to machined out of solid metals for a weighted feel. Precision cuts on the side of the pen aid in confident gripping and clocked threading allows the logo to align with the cut features every time. The bold material split creates a unique moment for material breaks and future CMF combinations.

Client

Nomad Goods via STEL Design

Role

Junior Industrial Designer / Project Lead

Phases

Research / Concept Development / Design Development / DFM / CAD Hand-off

Credit

Peter Ducato / Design Director

Marco Vanella / Design Director

Jared Naito / Lead Engineer

Ryan Patrick Thomas / Senior Designer

Ramsey Carter / Junior Designer

Nomad Goods’ Team

Designed for CNC machining

The pen was designed to be machined out solid metals in order to achieve the desired weight for a premium feel. Design decisions were implemented with this process in mind.

Threaded two piece construction for easy cartridge refills

The functional two piece construction needed for easy cartridge replacement was utilized as an aesthetic feature to incorporate new materials and to celebrate the Nomad laser etch logo.

Steel + Aluminum Edition

Steel was utilized in the main body of the pen for weight properties. Aluminum was used in the top part as a unique contrast to the steel and for it’s wide variety of finishing options for future units.

Titanium Edition

A titanium version of the pen was created as high end material offering. This version uses titanium for all the components to create a simple and classic look.