Bastion: bolt action pens in aluminium, steel, carbon fibre and titanium

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Bastion is an American brand that does one thing: the bolt action pen. Instead of clicking a button, you slide a small bolt along the side of the barrel to push the tip out and lock it, a bit like the action on a rifle. The company dates from 2012 and its first pen was crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Today it sells its pens machined from aluminium, stainless steel, carbon fibre and titanium, in full-size and slim versions, and says they're designed in the USA.

These are pens for people who carry one every day and want it to last: the "everyday carry" crowd, people who take notes all day at work, and anyone looking for a gift for someone who's hard to buy for. Writing instruments are covered by a lifetime warranty, and the shop sells refills and spare parts, so a Bastion pen is meant to be the last pen you buy rather than one you throw away.

What's worth a look

These six everyday pens were on the homepage at their usual prices when we checked.

The Aluminum Bolt Action Pen is the cheapest way in at $39.99, and the homepage pitches the aluminium series as light in the hand and built for every day. Stainless steel adds weight at $44.99, and the Titanium Bolt Action Pen is $59.99. Each material also comes in a slim version for a shirt pocket or notebook loop, at the same prices as the full-size pens.

Bastion also has limited releases in titanium, such as Chroma, Nami and The Catacombs. When we checked, these were showing at $98 against a crossed-out $163, and some were on pre-order.

Good to know before you buy

Decide on size first. The full-size pens suit bigger hands and desk use, while the slim ones are easier to carry. Then pick your material: aluminium is the lightest, steel is heavier, and titanium is strong but light. When the ink runs out, you swap in a refill rather than replacing the pen, and the refill page has ballpoint and gel options.

The shop also sells curated sets, which group pens together for better value, and gift cards if you'd rather let someone choose their own material and finish.

Current offers

We list a Bastion code, BOGO50, for buy one, get one 50% off. It's handy if you're buying a pen for yourself and one as a gift. Shipping is free on US orders from $35, so every pen above ships free, and Bastion says it also runs sales only in its app.

How to save more

• Buy two pens together and use BOGO50, so the second one is half price.
• Join the email list for new releases and email-only deals.
• Keep the pen going with refills instead of buying a new one, and use the lifetime warranty if something goes wrong.

Products, prices and offers checked on the store's own website on 7 Nov 2026. Prices and stock can change.

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