True Utility Kugelschreiber Tu246 Tele Pen, TU246

Brilliant product. Its usefulness is obvious - there are so many times we just need to write something down and a pen is not always available to hand - well, now it will be. The pen is very sturdy and I do not think there is much chance of it coming loose as it requires a pretty firm pull to release it. Along with the telescopic pen on a small keyring you also get a large (main) keyring and 3 additional refills. I wish I'd seen this before Christmas as it is creatively/interestingly packaged and useful for pretty much anyone (BTW, it does look extremely difficult to open but you just need to insert a sharp knife between any space you find between the clear plastic and thick cardboard and run it round - it just kind of slices open!).

Really good compact pen. Nice writer and comes.with 3 refills.

I had a similar one years ago, and I recall it had great quality with very smooth retraction of the pen and the snap of the cap, but I lost it. So I bought this one hoping it is the same. This is a great deal including an extra key ring, and also 3 spare pen inserts. One slight disappointment is that when I first pull the pen out, the cap cylinder part detached from the end part, pulled off along with the pen. I fixed it by using super glue to glue it back, and it seems to be okay for now, but some day over time the glue will wear off and it will come off again. But this is not a major issue I guess, not like I am using this for surgery. The pen write well, smooth with enough friction. The retraction feels a bit stiff, but it might loosen up over time. For the price I think I have no complaint

This little telescopic pen extends from 61.5 mm when stowed in its cap (not incl the ring) to 120 mm for writing, and it has a diameter of 7 mm. Yes the ink cartridges are small at 40 mm overall and the ink tube (30 mm) is only just over half filled but its ideal as an emergency backup for occasional use and takes up hardly any room in an EDC pouch.

It's so nearly exactly what I needed, and nicely designed, but the cartridges have a problem with ink flow: After a few sentences, the ink dries up, and you have to wait, shake, swear, etc., for a minute or so until the ink slooooowly reaches the tip again. Alternatively just leave the pen lying on its side for five minutes. Such a shame, it's a great little pen, but if you want to write for more than a minute at a time, it's not up to the job.

While on face value it's easy to dismiss as a cheap stocking filler which I think is how it was received by a family member on their birthday. I bought two, one for me and one for my Brother in Law. I personally felt like the product was good value, not cheap but sturdy and a great must have attachment to any key chain, manbag, handbag, car keys, machine gun, tank or knuckle duster. *The last 3 items are not in my possession. Thankfully. You literally never know when a birthday card or contract needs to be signed in an emergency on the road or in a layby or supermarket car park on the way to your friends house.... yes yes that actually happened. Buy it now and your future self will thank you. I will probably buy a few more at the end of the year as Christmas Presents. Great idea.

Handy to have in pocket for handy writing

Writes well, doesn’t smudge. Small and neat. Seems quite robust,, time will tell. Also comes with three refills.