Full disclosure, I've been looking at these metal pens from Big Idea since 2022; going between the zirconium and copper finishes like trying to decide which ammo is better. I ultimately decided to go with the copper, hoping it would patina with age.
I've considered other types of metal pens, as well; all with the idea of using it as an EDC pen/tool. What kept me coming back to these pens was that it didn't look like a key chain baton - no ridiculous ridges or grip studs making your pen look like a miniature stage prop.
I decided to do the dual side click pen because it was different from the bolt pen I've been seeing over the years. After getting the pen, I realized I had no regrets in my decision to go with the copper finish, as well as the type of pen. The pen is super solid. The click is definite and the retraction is quiet and quick. I'm not a huge fan of ball point pens, so I swapped the cartridge out for a Japanese gel ink refill. The pen adjusted perfectly to the refill.
This is not just my new EDC pen, as intended. I will be taking this with me on my next few ships, putting it through it's own kind of sea trial.