Everyday Classic Click Pen Kits

Craft a pen that earns its name with the Everyday Classic Click Pen Kit — a beautifully balanced click ballpoint built for daily use. Vertical fluted recesses run the length of the hardware, providing a natural grip and a bold, sculptural look. The raw 303 Stainless Steel clip with its distinctive teardrop shape adds a refined, understated elegance that pairs with any plating finish.

What sets the Everyday Classic apart is its 100% all-metal Schmidt® click mechanism from Germany — the gold standard in pen mechanisms. Smooth, quiet, and built to last, it elevates this kit well above typical click pens. A simple 5/8" blank and single straight tube make it a fast, satisfying build for turners at every level.

Features

• 100% all-metal Schmidt® click mechanism (Germany) — smooth, quiet, and durable
• Classic vertical fluted recess design — sculpted grip sections on upper and lower hardware
• Raw 303 Stainless Steel clip with elegant teardrop shape
• Single straight 8mm tube — easy assembly, beginner-friendly build
• Thin 5/8" blank requirement — ideal for more delicate or exotic species
• Overall length 5-5/16" — well-balanced, comfortable everyday writer
• Parker-style refill included — swap for gel or upgrade to Schmidt EasyFlow 9000

Tooling Requirements

• Drill bit — 8mm for wood or acrylic blanks
• Mandrel — 7mm standard pen mandrel
• Bushings — Everyday Classic bushing set (#PKSPCL3BU, 2 pc + spacers)
• Lathe, barrel trimmer, pen press, and CA or epoxy adhesive
• Get everything at once: Turning Kit — Everyday Classic Click (drill bit + bushings bundled)

Mix & Match

Mix and match the Everyday Classic with any other single pen kits to achieve the best discount levels!

Kit Includes

• Pen kit components with brass tube (3-1/8")
• All-metal Schmidt® click mechanism, clip, tip, cap assembly
• Parker-style ballpoint refill (black ink)

Upgrade to a Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 refill for an ultra-smooth writing experience.

Specifications

• Pen style: Click ballpoint
• Mechanism: All-metal Schmidt® click (German-made)
• Clip: Raw 303 Stainless Steel, teardrop shape
• Overall length: 5-5/16"
• Tube: 8mm, 3-1/8" long (single tube)
• Blank size: 5/8" × 5/8" × 3-3/16"
• Mandrel: 7mm standard
• Bushing: #PKSPCL3BU (2 pc same-size end bushings + spacer)
• Refill type: Parker-style (included; compatible with Schmidt EasyFlow 9000)

Why Turners Love This Kit

The Schmidt click mechanism is the kind of detail that pen people notice immediately — it's what separates a kit pen from a real pen. Pair that with the architectural fluted grip design and a stainless steel teardrop clip, and you have a pen that looks like it costs twice what it does. The slender 5/8" blank requirement opens the door to woods that would crack under a larger drill. It's a classic for a reason.