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The James Brand The Kent vs The James Brand The Bolen

The James Brand The Kent ($79) vs The James Brand The Bolen ($89) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.

The James Brand The Kent
The James Brand
The Kent
$79
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The James Brand The Bolen
The James Brand
The Bolen
$89
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Spec-by-spec
SpecThe James Brand The KentThe James Brand The Bolen
Price$79$89
Weight37g35g
Weight37g (1.31 oz, The James Brand product page)35g (1.23 oz, The James Brand product page)
Pros & Cons

The James Brand The Kent

  • Bolt action
  • no top clicker
  • 37g
  • $79

The James Brand The Bolen

  • Twist-retractable
  • two-handed action
  • 35g
  • $89
The James Brand The Kent is the better value at $79. If weight matters most, The James Brand The Bolen carries lighter at 35g. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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