A pen that truly is mightier than the sword, the Machine Era Markup is an updated and improved version of the brand’s most popular pen. Constructed from solid stainless steel and boasting a sleeker, more streamlined design, the Markup has been bestowed with a CNC-machined stainless steel pocket clip, adjoined to the hardwearing writing utensil via a clip-pocket that’s been crafted in-house by Machine Era. Made in America, the ME Markup now comes loaded with a Schmidt Fineliner with a zero-play tip — though the pen still accommodates Standard Pilot G2 refills (one of which is included with purchase). At just 4.6” in length and 1.6oz, this compact, balanced pen is entirely free of springs or any internal mechanisms, features a screw-on cap, and boasts threading on the back.