Santa Fe Pens - 赤陶滾珠筆

The Zia symbol on the cap is such a nice touch, and the terracotta color looks even warmer in person than on screen. I picked the rollerball tip and it glides smoothly without any skipping.

The basket-weave pattern on the barrel is what sold me, it feels hand-done rather than printed, and the terracotta color is warmer in person than in the photos. The rollerball lays down a smooth, consistent line with no skipping, which is more than I can say for the last couple pens I bought.

The Zia symbol on the opposite side is a nice touch that makes it feel authentically Southwestern, and the basket-weave texture gives it a good grip while writing. I picked the rollerball refill and it glides smoothly right out of the box. It's a beautiful piece to keep on my desk, even when I'm not