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Tactile Turn Side Click Mini vs Big Idea Design Bolt Action Marker (Titanium)

Tactile Turn Side Click Mini ($99) vs Big Idea Design Bolt Action Marker (Titanium) ($125) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.

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Tactile Turn
Side Click Mini
$99
EDC Pen King
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Big Idea Design
Bolt Action Marker (Titanium)
$125
Innovative
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Spec-by-spec
SpecTactile Turn Side Click MiniBig Idea Design Bolt Action Marker (Titanium)
Price$99$125
Weight28g42g
MaterialTitanium Grade 5Grade 5 Titanium
MechanismSide clickBolt action
RefillPilot G2 compatibleStandard Sharpie-style
Length4.6" (mini)
OriginDallas, TX USA
Weight28g42g
LockDual-magnet deployment lock
FirstWorld's first bolt-action marker
Pros & Cons

Tactile Turn Side Click Mini

  • Grade 5 titanium machined
  • Side click satisfying
  • Pilot G2 refill universal
  • Dallas TX handmade
  • 4.6" mini pocket-perfect
  • $99 for a pen
  • Titanium shows wear marks
  • Mini may be short for large hands

Big Idea Design Bolt Action Marker (Titanium)

  • World's first bolt-action marker — genuine innovation
  • Dual-magnet lock prevents pocket deployment
  • Grade 5 titanium — carry for decades
  • Standard Sharpie refills — no hunt for cartridges
  • Satisfying bolt action same as BIG pen
  • $125 for a marker requires conviction
  • Marker barrel diameter bulkier than a pen in pocket
  • Titanium shows permanent marker residue without care
Tactile Turn Side Click Mini is the better value at $99. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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