I really enjoyed this video, and was excited when I saw it. I don't think I want to spend $100 on a pen, but I've seen the Bastion pens in aluminum and stainless steel for cheaper...so even though yours was titanium, it was still good to know that Bastion makes a quality product! So thank you!
Great review 👍👍👍 I have several Bastion pens and they are all good! Both the cheaper ones as the more expensive 💯 Like the look of Tactile Turn, must try one after your review 👊👊
They raised their price to 125 so not less expensive anymore. I’ve been a collector or of tactile turn double clicks limited releases nebula dark matter ect ect.
I own TT, Bastion, Smooth Precision Pens, Fellhoelter, Valtcan and Tough Writer among others in aluminum, titanium, brass, bronze and SS. Like the bolt action best but twist, clicky and capped are also ok. Also own the lighter thin metal plastic pens from Energel, Sharpie, Pilot, Zebra and others. I don't like ballpoints or rollerballs as much as gel pens which are smoother and put down a darker more even line. I use Parker and Fisher ballpoint refills in some pens in tougher environments like the car. I try to stay below $100 but have spent up to $180 for US made titanium pens. TT and Bastion now make 'thin' versions of their regular pens. I bought the thin Bastion SS and swapped out the stiff spring for a weaker one and the action is much smoother now. It's indestructible like the TT and a great pen for an import. They're both great pens, just different. You generally get what you pay for in materials and durability. My plastic pens like the Sharpie and Pilot have cracked where they screw together. SS and titanium will be around 200 years after I'm gone. Just enjoy the infinite choices out there and see what fits your budget and writing style.
I have the titanium Bastion arriving soon and I hope its attractiveness will open a faucet of creativity in my poor soul that's so in need of some validation.😁 Thanks much for the helpful Review!💥👍
The titanium is worth it as the regular bastion is a little heavy. But the tactile turn needs to come down in price. There's no reason it should be 30 USD more than the titanium Bastion.
I received the Tactical Turn Rockwall today in Magnacut. I think it's time for one of their pens to accompany it! I own the Bastion in both stainless steel and titanium. They're solid pens for the money.
Great review! I do like the Tactile Turn Slim they offer more refill choices and I like the current pocket clip better. Your right though it's a difficult decision if you had to choose one.
Picked up and have been using the Bastion slim ti.. from .470 width down to .390 is pretty significant and more user friendly. Great pen so far, tho that Tactile Turn is very appealing.
Great video man. Ti scribe is the only bolt action I have tried. I like it. Tried one of Hinderer’s investigators and disliked it. Tactical turn is probably next on the list to try.
Great video, well I've recently started collecting edc pens and boy that bastion is the 1 for me the action feels great and just good feel in hand I have a blk titanium just ordered a blue aluminum 1 and looking at a GUNMETAL ti or grey.
Glad to see your left arm back in action Wayne, but it looks like your hand might need a break now… it looks like your thumb fell into a pencil sharpener! Solid review, I’ve been looking into EDC pens for awhile but personally am a fan of mechanical pencils. I think tactile does have a mechanical pen, any plans on possibly reviewing it? I think there’s huge opportunities in the mechanical pencil world for EDC companies, and it seems like something I’d rather dip my toes into as opposed to watches 🥲 Sunglasses as well?
I love your review and it was pretty comprehensive. It's great you pointed out the length of the pens, as I have similar experiences carrying a pen that is too long and somehow would disappear from my pant pocket simply because it was slowly being pushed out as I was sitting and standing up during the day. I would hate to lose either pens for the price they cost to buy. Based on your review, I ordered the Bastion and I hope it will last until retirement that I could pass down to grandchildren.
I have a Bastion pen, and I do wish there was a right-handed version, as well as some kind of texture in the grip area.. I like it, but...... Also, I swapped the clip for a deep-carry one.
I just bought the Big Idea Design Ti Pocket Pro. I love the pen. For the fidget aspect I bought the Olight Mini for like a whole $12. So yeah. Best of both worlds.
I was really anticipating this review. You didn't disappoint. Thanks Wayne! I was hoping you'd help me choose just one, but instead you made me want to buy both!😄
The Tactile Turn would be my choice. I think it looks classier and very non tactical, yet it is a better tactical pen than the Bastion for many different reasons (i.e. rides lower, flat cap, milled surface). I have had mine for a few years and I carry and use it every day, and it has not skipped a beat nor worsened over the years - it still writes the same, bolt action still works the same, and so on. Will's shop does great work on their Bolt Action models!
I think the medium Tactile Turn would alleviate the length difference issue but not your heavy hand. To be honest I've never tried Bastion because their price is comparable to USA made. Nothing wrong with Foreign made. Just if I have apples of the same price I'm personally buying American. Great review and video regardless Ole chap. Lol
Anything this shape/form factor for 20-40$? Trying to get a bunch of cool gifts for a group of friends
I can’t think of any.
Does bastion take the G2 refill also? I didn’t notice if it was mentioned in the video
Parker style only
You’ll probably wanna check the website to see what all refills work. They both work with a lot of refill options.
I really enjoyed this video, and was excited when I saw it. I don't think I want to spend $100 on a pen, but I've seen the Bastion pens in aluminum and stainless steel for cheaper...so even though yours was titanium, it was still good to know that Bastion makes a quality product! So thank you!
Oh I will be looking into the Bastion.
Great review 👍👍👍 I have several Bastion pens and they are all good! Both the cheaper ones as the more expensive 💯 Like the look of Tactile Turn, must try one after your review 👊👊
They raised their price to 125 so not less expensive anymore. I’ve been a collector or of tactile turn double clicks limited releases nebula dark matter ect ect.
I own TT, Bastion, Smooth Precision Pens, Fellhoelter, Valtcan and Tough Writer among others in aluminum, titanium, brass, bronze and SS. Like the bolt action best but twist, clicky and capped are also ok. Also own the lighter thin metal plastic pens from Energel, Sharpie, Pilot, Zebra and others. I don't like ballpoints or rollerballs as much as gel pens which are smoother and put down a darker more even line. I use Parker and Fisher ballpoint refills in some pens in tougher environments like the car. I try to stay below $100 but have spent up to $180 for US made titanium pens. TT and Bastion now make 'thin' versions of their regular pens. I bought the thin Bastion SS and swapped out the stiff spring for a weaker one and the action is much smoother now. It's indestructible like the TT and a great pen for an import. They're both great pens, just different. You generally get what you pay for in materials and durability. My plastic pens like the Sharpie and Pilot have cracked where they screw together. SS and titanium will be around 200 years after I'm gone. Just enjoy the infinite choices out there and see what fits your budget and writing style.
I have the titanium Bastion arriving soon and I hope its attractiveness will open a faucet of creativity in my poor soul that's so in need of some validation.😁
Thanks much for the helpful Review!💥👍
You’re already legit, bro! 👊🏼
@@WaynesSharpWorld so very few words, yet they make me feel dang happy!
THANKS!💥💥💥💥👍
The titanium is worth it as the regular bastion is a little heavy. But the tactile turn needs to come down in price. There's no reason it should be 30 USD more than the titanium Bastion.
I know I’m late but is the Bastion made in the US?
Would the precision milling on the tactile turn justify that?
I received the Tactical Turn Rockwall today in Magnacut. I think it's time for one of their pens to accompany it! I own the Bastion in both stainless steel and titanium. They're solid pens for the money.
👌🏼🔥🔥
Great review! I do like the Tactile Turn Slim they offer more refill choices and I like the current pocket clip better. Your right though it's a difficult decision if you had to choose one.
Right on
Picked up and have been using the Bastion slim ti.. from .470 width down to .390 is pretty significant and more user friendly. Great pen so far, tho that Tactile Turn is very appealing.
Great video man. Ti scribe is the only bolt action I have tried. I like it. Tried one of Hinderer’s investigators and disliked it. Tactical turn is probably next on the list to try.
Great video, well I've recently started collecting edc pens and boy that bastion is the 1 for me the action feels great and just good feel in hand I have a blk titanium just ordered a blue aluminum 1 and looking at a GUNMETAL ti or grey.
Yea Bastion does a great job of offering a competitive yet very different pen. 👌🏼👍🏼
The bolt will always come loose on the Tactile Turn very disappointing
Are you sure you don't mean the Bastion?
@@michaelmelling9333 i had to tighten that and it worked out for me! But be careful not to over tight that bolt
@@AB-dr6xv thanks for the advice, I'll keep it in mind.👍
2 very cool pens. I haven't gone to the more premium pen market yet but these look like 2 great choices. Great video brotha 👍
My first “fancy” pen was the Microtech Kyroh.
Glad to see your left arm back in action Wayne, but it looks like your hand might need a break now… it looks like your thumb fell into a pencil sharpener!
Solid review, I’ve been looking into EDC pens for awhile but personally am a fan of mechanical pencils. I think tactile does have a mechanical pen, any plans on possibly reviewing it?
I think there’s huge opportunities in the mechanical pencil world for EDC companies, and it seems like something I’d rather dip my toes into as opposed to watches 🥲 Sunglasses as well?
Thanks bro! Yea I’m always getting beat up one way or another! 😂😂 I’ll see what I can do about the mech pencil review!
Another reviewer talks about a rattle with the Bastion. Did you experience this as well?
Not to me recollection. They were both solid.
Love my TT but may have to check out the Bastion
I love your review and it was pretty comprehensive. It's great you pointed out the length of the pens, as I have similar experiences carrying a pen that is too long and somehow would disappear from my pant pocket simply because it was slowly being pushed out as I was sitting and standing up during the day. I would hate to lose either pens for the price they cost to buy. Based on your review, I ordered the Bastion and I hope it will last until retirement that I could pass down to grandchildren.
Hope it serves you well, bud! 👊🏼
looks like someone tore a wacky hangnail off that right thumb.
Mayyybe 😂
I have a Bastion pen, and I do wish there was a right-handed version, as well as some kind of texture in the grip area.. I like it, but...... Also, I swapped the clip for a deep-carry one.
Doesn't the tactile turn have a uni ball jetstream sxr7 refill?
I don’t remember, to be honest.
@@WaynesSharpWorld i think it does it also is 2mm longer than the normal one since its the lefty version
I just bought the Big Idea Design Ti Pocket Pro. I love the pen. For the fidget aspect I bought the Olight Mini for like a whole $12. So yeah. Best of both worlds.
I was really anticipating this review. You didn't disappoint. Thanks Wayne! I was hoping you'd help me choose just one, but instead you made me want to buy both!😄
Pretty cool pens Wayne! Would be difficult to choose, they both look nice. Thanks for the video!
Love my tactile pen. Thanks for the review.
The bastion is great for the money.
These are fun aren't they?
Very!
The Tactile Turn would be my choice. I think it looks classier and very non tactical, yet it is a better tactical pen than the Bastion for many different reasons (i.e. rides lower, flat cap, milled surface). I have had mine for a few years and I carry and use it every day, and it has not skipped a beat nor worsened over the years - it still writes the same, bolt action still works the same, and so on. Will's shop does great work on their Bolt Action models!
I’m going to get my first EDC pen. I like to jump into stuff head first. Do I need the Heretic Thoth? Yes
Actually never heard of the Thoth. I’m not real big into pens. Not quite the knowledge as knives.
My first pen on the fancy side was the microtech kyroh I love it. But I love my tactile turn just as much
I think the medium Tactile Turn would alleviate the length difference issue but not your heavy hand. To be honest I've never tried Bastion because their price is comparable to USA made. Nothing wrong with Foreign made. Just if I have apples of the same price I'm personally buying American. Great review and video regardless Ole chap. Lol