Description
Modal Limited Release
Our test of Cerakote colors and finishes continues with a brand new color that was suggested by our Cerakote applicator, Black Gold (H-375). If you’re a fan of the Burnt Bronze, this is a similar color that Cerakote describes as “a deep brown charcoal metallic with a satin finish”. I described it as a gold metallic coat was sprayed on very lightly and then a flat brown was layered on top in a way that allows the gold to shine through at certain times. The other thing it reminded me of, was the scene from The Hobbit where Smaug the dragon stands up from the pile of gold and there are pieces of gold stuck in between his scales giving him a luminous shimmer; hence the name Black Dragon for this release. The best thing about this finish is that it has that really nice texture that provides a nice grippable surface for the pen. We’ve laser marked the Speedsters and pens with two dragons facing each other holding our K Shield logo between them. The art is super cool and is lasered on the bottom of the Speedster and the side of the pens.
The Black Dragon Modal Limited Release features professionally applied Black Gold (H-375) Cerakote. The Mk II (frag) grip profile was selected for this release to provide extra grip on the lower body. The Cerakote has been applied in a uniform fashion leaving a finish that looks great but feels even better in the hand. The surface features a satin charcoal brown with a gold metallic that sparkles in the light but isn’t slippery or shiny at all. This Cerakote is a nice even finish that has no gloss to it and provides a great tactile grip. This release is limited in quantity and will not be re-released at any time. We’ve selected matte black hardware and a black Delrin slider for this release. Ships with a Pilot G2 refill with black ink.
The long wait is over, our latest pen is here. The Modal is our latest everyday carry, retractable pen that features several new design and functionality elements. This pen has been the most requested design in the history of our company. From the day our Bolt Kickstarter launched, we were asked if we would ever add a traditional side-actuated bolt-style pen. Our response was always, “Only if we can find a reason to make one in our style because the market is saturated with that type of pen.” It’s been over ten years since the Bolt was released, and we finally found our reasons. Initially, we wanted to create a pen that was roughly the length of the EDK but accepted the Pilot G2 or other 110mm refills. A five-inch length pen is about the shortest pen that is comfortable to the average pen user. Our second reason was that most bolt-style pens on the market use a side button that sticks out pretty far from the body of the pen. The button is uncomfortable and often gets caught on clothing or jabs into your hip if you’re pocket-carrying the pen. Also, for some reason, most of the current bolt-style pens feature a backward J-slot, requiring the user’s thumb to move in a weird motion bringing the button down and back towards the heel of the palm. We designed a button that is oval shaped, with a slightly convex face that is raised just enough off of the body of the pen to be functional but doesn’t interfere with clothing and won’t jab you in the hip. Our J-slot is more of a modified checkmark, and requires the user to simply push their thumb down in a swift motion before the action “catches”. The button is easily retracted with a swift upward motion of the thumb, but the catch on the slot is positive enough that the refill won’t retract during use. Finally, we developed a deep pocket carry clip somewhat resembling the INK clip but fastens via an internal thread that isn’t visible. The internal slider mechanism is machined from Delrin which provides a perfect, smooth action. The body, clip, slider, and button are designed and manufactured in our facility in Mesa, Arizona. The standard Modal ships with the Pilot G2 refill, and will accept most 110mm/Euro style refills.
Specifications
Length – 130.17mm / 5.125″
Body Width – 11.11 mm / 0.437”
Width w/Clip – 14.73mm / 0.577″
Weight (Aluminum) – 24.0g / 0.84 oz
Limited Availability
“Many G codes and M codes cause the machine to change from one mode to another, and the mode stays active until some other command changes it implicitly or explicitly. Such commands are called “modal”.” – Dynomotion.com
The Modal is made from 6061-T aluminum on our CNC lathes and Swiss machining centers, in Mesa, Arizona. Pilot refills are manufactured in Japan.
