Possibilities
Ballpoint Pen for If
Nothing beats the tactile connection of putting ideas to paper. That should be something you can take pride in. Respecting tradition, the Possibilities Ballpoint Pen from "If" borrows elements from the quill and fountain pen to reconnect with the joy of writing while a standard G2 ballpoint refill brings the convenience and versatility of modern writing. Its design focuses on seamlessly connecting a retracting anti-drying cap, squeeze grip activation, click-to-fit refill replacement and two stage pocket clip for style, practicality and pleasure to last a lifetime.
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Possibilities Ballpoint Pen Translations
Our Possibilities translations are now available in a wide range of languages: Ballpoint Pen EN, Balpen AF, Stilolapsa E Topit SQ, የኳስ ምልክት ብዕር AM, قلم حبر جاف AR, Գնդիկավոր Գրիչը HY, Ballpoint Qələm AZ, Boligrafoa EU, Шарыкавая Ручка BE, কলম BN, Hemijska Olovka BS, Химикалка BG, ဘောပင် MY, Bolígraf CA, Cholembera NY, 圆珠笔 ZH, A Penna Penna CO, Kemijska Olovka HR, Kuličkové Pero CS, Kuglepen DA, Balpen NL, Globtelefono EO, Pastapliiats ET, Kuulakärkikynä FI, Stylo À Bille FR, Bolígrafo GL, ბურთულიანი კალამი KA, Kugelschreiber DE, Στυλό EL, બPointલપોઇન્ટ પેન GU, Plim Biyar HT, Alkalan Ballpoint HA, עט כדורי HE, बॉलपॉइंट पेन HI, Golyóstoll HU, Pulpen ID, Peann Ballpoint GA, Mkpị IG, Kúlupenna IS, Penna A Sfera IT, ボールペン JA, Pena Bal JV, ಬಾಲ್ ಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ ಪೆನ್ KN, Шарикті Қалам KK, ប៊ិចប៊ិច KM, Ikaramu RW, Шар Калем KY, 볼펜 KO, Penêr Topavêj KU, Calamus LA, Ballpoint Pen LB, ປາກກາ LO, Tušinukas LT, Lodīšu Pildspalva LV, Пенкало MK, Pen Pen Ball Ball MG, Bolpoint MS, ബോൾപോയിന്റ് പേന ML, Pinna MT, Ko Te Pene A Te Poihau MI, बॉलपॉईंट पेन MR, Бал Үзэг MN, बलपोइन्ट पेन NE, Kulepenn NO, ବଲପଏଣ୍ଟ ପେନ୍ OR, ਬਾਲ ਪੁਆਇੰਟ ਕਲਮ PA, قلم توپ نقطه FA, Długopis PL, د بال پوائنٹ قلم PS, Caneta Esferográfica PT, Stiloul Cu Bilă RO, Шариковая Ручка RU, بال پوائنٽ قلم SD, Polo Peni SM, Хемијска Оловка SR, Peann Ballpoint GD, Ballpoint Peni SN, බෝල්පොයින්ට් පෑන SI, Guľôčkové Pero SK, Kemični Svinčnik SL, Qalinka Ballpoint SO, Pene Ea Ballpoint ST, Bolígrafo ES, Pulpén Pulitik SU, Kalamu Ya Ballpoint SW, Kulspetspenna SV, பால் பாயிண்ட் பேனா TA, బాల్ పాయింట్ పెన్ TE, Қалам TG, ปากกาลูกลื่น TH, Şar Ruçkasy TK, Ang Ballpoint Pen TL, Tükenmez Kalem TR, Шар Каләме TT, شار قەلەم UG, Кулькова Ручка UK, بال پوائنٹ قلم UR, Sharikli Qalam UZ, Bút Bi VI, Pen Ballpoint CY, Balpen FY, Ipenji Yokujonga Ibhola XH, באָלפּוינט פעדער YI, Ikọwe Ballpoint YO, Ipeni Le-Ballpoint ZU, 圓珠筆 ZY, Ang Panulat Sa Ballpoint CEB, ʻo Ka Peni Poepoe HAW, Pob Cwj Mem HMN, for global reach.
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Unique Properties
Your pen is an expression of who you are. The Possibilities Ballpoint Pen from "If" shows that you are a thoughtful influencer far from being pretentious with: Understated but distinctive looks - An integrated retracting cover to protect the writing tip from drying out - Single motion activation, squeeze the grip and write - A pocket clip that closes so you won't put it away when in writing mode - Quick click-to-fit refill replacement with no disassembly needed - Durability enough to use every day, forever.
Tags
pen, ballpoint, writing, luxury, office, stationery, gift
Production Technology
Internal components are produced from engineering grade injection molded plastics (Polycarbonate and Acetal) while the barrel is metal injection molded in either 316 stainless steel or Ti64 titanium.
Design Challenge
Selection of quality manufacturers enabled the functionality and quality from the design to be realized however this created a new challenge in the prototyping phase. The best rapid prototyping technology available was sufficient to prove the functionality but not to reproduce the desired tight tolerances. The upshot of this is the verification that the finished product will continue to function as intended even after years of use and abuse.
Project Duration
The project, based in Adelaide South Australia, started in July 2011 and has recently reached the point of commercial readiness. It has been functionally tested and proven and is ready now to be manufactured.
Operation Flow
The unique retracting cover that prevents ink from drying out services the growing market desire for gel ink refills that need greater protection from airflow where other pens don’t. Activation of the pen for writing is one simple intuitive step. Hold the pen as if you are writing and squeeze the grip lightly – the protective cap will retract and the pen is ready to write. Replacement of the refill requires no disassembly of the barrel. The refill is simply held in place by inserting and pressing the tip upwards to clip into place – press down and slide out to remove it.
Research
Many years of experience in manufacturing, applying the principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement, have demonstrated the need to address a key set of objectives from the very beginning. Selection of core values, business model, target market and product has been deliberately focused. Design intent has been rigorously adhered to throughout. Careful application of the Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange and Simplify approach has helped guarantee that the outcome combines quality and affordability.
Inspiration
I have some nice pens in my collection, some sought out and some given to me as thank you gifts. They mean quite a lot to me. Most though, have scratches, jammed mechanisms, missing parts or broken pocket clips so they have been relegated to being unused mementos rather than daily reminders of achievements, values and aspirations. I wanted to share my dream for a unique pen, exceptional in its modern styling, function and robust quality that can be used with pride every day, forever.
Image Credits
Image #1 : Creator Katie Kung, Aesthetic form, 2017 Image #2 : Creator Katie Kung, Active and inactive, 2017 Image #3 : Creator Katie Kung, Pocket clip and button, 2017 Image #4 : Creator Katie Kung, Internals, 2017 Image #5 : Photographer Dave Colliver, Refill replacement, 2017
Project Overview
Possibilities Ballpoint Pen has been a Iron winner in the Art and Stationery Supplies Design award category in the year 2016 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Dave Colliver was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2017, a testament to excellence of their work Possibilities Ballpoint Pen.
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