basik.008 rollerball pen

$29.00
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basik.008 details

The basik.008 exists because our customers asked for it. After the basik.002 was released we received a ton of requests for a pen that had the deep, machined ridges on the full length of the pen AND that the pen have no other features. A very streamlined look with uniformity and amazing texture. At the time, we already had our next four designs planned out, so we pushed this request into the new year, and now it's here. The ridges are large enough to create a great texture that adds to the ease of gripping the pen, however, we wanted to ensure there was no possibility of discomfort or fatigue while writing to we've "flattened" the tops of the ridges during machining and then tumbled the pens to smooth any leftover sharp edges. The finished product is perfect is you love symmetry and simplicity. The basik.008 retains the near failure free design, ease of disassembly, lifetime warranty and service; making it the perfect daily carry writing instrument.

Did you lose a button, piston, or spring? We now have a basik parts kit available.

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basik.008 features

  • Unique aesthetic with deep, machined ridges for added grip
  • Symmetrical design from tip to top
  • Seamless, single-piece body design with heavier, textured finish
  • "Checkmark" J-slot for lightning-quick refill deployment
  • Black Delrin piston provides ultra-smooth action
  • Machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T aluminum
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel clip and fasteners

specifications 

  • Length - 5"
  • Weight - 28.5g / 1.00oz
  • Body Material - 6061-T aluminum alloy
    • Machined texture (grip area) - Deep ridges with flattened "peaks"
    • Finish process - Ceramic tumbled (light)
  • Button Material - 6061-T aluminum alloy
    • Machined texture - Concentric circles
    • Finish process - Raw aluminum
  • Piston Material - Black Delrin (polyoxymethylene)
  • Clip Material - 400 series stainless steel
    • Clip Finish - Ceramic tumbled (medium)
  • Fastener Material - 18-8 Stainless Steel
    • Fastener Style - T8 Torx
  • Spring material - Zinc-plated steel wire
  • Refill Specifications - Black Pilot G2 0.5mm (LG2RF-8EF/BLS-G2-5)

 

where it's made
  • Body, button, and piston are designed and manufactured in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
  • Clips are designed in-house, and manufactured at Wrico Stamping Co in Gilbert, Arizona, USA.
  • Fasteners are sourced from Albany County Fasteners in Edison, New Jersey, USA.
  • Springs are manufactured (to our specifications) by W.B. Jones Spring Co in Wilder, Kentucky, USA.
  • Refills are manufactured by Pilot Corporation, Tokyo, Japan.

company information

Everyday Karas unofficially launched on social media in 2017 via collaborations with EDC (everyday carry) small makers and influencers, Everyday Karas is now officially launched via this webstore and corresponding social media platforms. Everyday Karas is a return to the foundation of machined writing instruments designed and manufactured for everyday carry use. Designs take a step back from complexity of form to focus more fully on function. Everyday Karas products will feature minimal parts in an effort to reduce failures and maintenance while focusing on streamlining the manufacturing process with the use of our CNC machining technology. Minimalism and simplicity are NOT the goal; rather they are two reference points as we journey back to the basics of our design language and process will shape the product and categories Everyday Karas focuses on. Everyday Karas will redefine the durable writing instrument for everyday carry use by first identifying what an everyday carry pen "needs" to accomplish. The design and manufacturing will follow suit benefiting heavily from the advances we’ve made in the last thirteen years.

Karas Pen Co is the sister-company of Everyday Karas, founded in 2008 under the Karas Kustoms, LLC formation, and later rebranded Karas Pen Co in 2016. Karas Pen Co began designing and manufacturing pens in 2011 that were initially launched via multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. Over time, Karas Pen Co migrated away from crowd-funding new pens designs, and focused solely on launching new products directly via the Karas Pen Co website. Karas Pen Co designs focus on machined pens, primarily made out of aluminum, brass, and copper with designs that appeal to a variety of customers from the EDC community to the fountain pen community. Karas Pen Co features a vast array of styles, colors, materials, pen types, refill compatibility, and features that make up a vast and growing collection of products and models. For the full catalog of current and past Karas Pen Co products, CLICK HERE.

Everyday Karas and Karas Pen Co are managed, owned, and operated by parent company Karas Kustoms, LLC.

How To: Replace Your Refill on the basik rollerball pen