American Pen Company

Leave your mark

American Pen Company has had many requests for a pen which would utilize a refill capable of laying down a lot of ink. This requires a fiber tip of some size. Introducing the APC Independence Signature Tip. This German made refill allows for fast, precise and creative signatures without bleed-through. Available in black or blue. With a light touch, Signature Tip produces a nice clean line. A heavier hand can produce fast, large letters. 

You can have it all

What do you desire most in a one piece writing instrument? Perfect balance, a durable scratch resistant finish, a clip designed to never break; ever. Would you want a ballpoint which would have an endless refill opportunity for colors, point sizes and various ink technologies?

What makes for a ‘fine writing’ ballpoint pen?

The refill in your pen main is the main source of writing pleasure. To that end, we have engineered our ballpoint pen to take any one of three different technologies (GEL and Liquid ballpoints inks as well as a traditional rollerball) to allow you to choose exactly the line you want in the precise color and point size you desire. When in our checkout you will be asked to choose your favorite refill. Take your time as you have an amazing 29 choices. All of which will fit perfectly into your APC Independence twist-top action ballpoint pen.

Made here

The Independence Collection, our first, is a line of pens engineered and hand-crafted unlike anything else on the market. Explore the benefits we've designed into Independence and see for yourself what a value we've built. After you choose your pen, it will be packed into an eco-friendly package made of Colorado Beetle Kill Pine that doubles as your pen rest.

We invite you to join us in the creation of a legacy as we combine the oldest known human art with the mechanical advantages of modern society; a fine quality writing instrument that's Made Here.

Magnetic personality

Place the pen's cap upon your desktop and begin to write with your new Independence two piece ballpoint. Immediately, you will notice the fluid motion which is aided by the pen's perfect balance. This balance in part comes from the precise location and thickness of the black matte grip. Cool to the touch and ever-lasting it falls comfortably to hand.

When you replace your cap you'll notice the strong gravitational pull of the rare earth magnets. By utilizing these ingenious magnets we were able to bypass the cutting of easy to wear out threads. Some have said the magnets are entertaining. We'd say functional. Just like the CNC machined clip cut from solid stainless steel designed to never break, or the 21st century scratch resistant finish we've applied.

Made here

The Independence Collection, our first, is a line of pens engineered and hand-crafted unlike anything else on the market. Explore the benefits we've designed into Independence and see for yourself what a value we've built. After you choose your pen, it will be packed into an eco-friendly package made of Colorado Beetle Kill Pine that doubles as your pen rest.

We invite you to join us in the creation of a legacy as we combine the oldest known human art with the mechanical advantages of modern society; a fine quality writing instrument that's Made Here.

Discover Schmidt's Ink Ball technology

When American Pen Company introduced the Independence in a fountain pen and rolling point, they also engineered it to accept Schmidt's ingenious Ink Ball technology. Imagine being able to use pure liquid ink. Even better, you can choose among the 31 vibrant colors we offer. Or, use the converter and dip into your own personal favorite inks. The American Pen Company Ink Ball takes any common international size cartridge.

You can have it all

What do you desire most in a fountain pen? Perfect balance, a durable scratch resistant finish, a clip designed to never break; ever. How about a fluid nib that lays down your thoughts effortlessly. Well, you are among friends here. We've specified the best stainless steel and 18k nibs money can buy. Produced in Germany, under our specifications. These nibs are guaranteed performers.

Can art, design and efficient manufacturing coexist?

Obviously so. Take a look at this liquid ink mini ballpoint from American Pen Company. The Minimalist is engineered to withstand even the toughest treatment; it's made from solid aircraft aluminum. The minimalistic design falls straight to your hand, is well-balanced and eager to jot a quick note. Don't miss the 'minimalistic' ball bearings; they keep your trusty pen from rolling away! Choose from 11 different liquid ink refills, some of which come in broad (our favorite).

Reject convention • Free your soul

In part, it’s a push against convention – the ‘rat race’, hustle and bustle, technology, the ones and zeros of binary life.  It’s the ’71 beater Porsche, the 27-year-old Timberland shirt; work horses all. Meet the Minimalist from American Pen Company. You don’t worry about dropping it because you can’t break it. It’s a hunk of aluminum with the world’s boldest highlighting refill.

A new Twist

American Pen Company introduces Twist, for pen lovers who want a versatile everyday writer. Purposely designed to take any one of dozens of refill choices in ten colors featuring broad through fine points. This Parker Style ball point refill also comes in Liquid, Standard and GEL ink options. This is the most versatile ballpoint ink selection available. The jewel-like internal twist deployment mechanism is the world’s finest, supplied by Schmidt of Germany. 

Twist showcases a minimalist design using ball bearings as a clever solution to keep it from rolling away. The finish is permanently anodized for protection. Minimalism and function at its very best. The Glossy Black, Antique Bronze or Gunmetal Twists engrave beautifully.

Liquid ink is where it’s at

Liquid ink writing is unlike any other. The free flow of ink onto the page is most rewarding to us fountain pen writers. This is the foundation behind the Ink Pen. The fountain pen features a Schmidt stainless steel nib commonly found on $250 pens. American Pen Company wanted to bring this nib to the market at a dramatically lower price. This indestructible capped fountain pen can reside safely in pocket or purse. 

The Schmidt Ink Ball is a marvel of technology. Simply insert a standard international cartridge and you’re set to go. Even better, choose any ink in your stock and fill a converter. Having a handy roller ball pen with any liquid ink you wish is a treat you really need to enjoy. Plus, Ink Ball will happily exist without its cap for hours; no clogging and instant start-up is assured.