Best EDC Pen: Cheap Workhorse or Machined Titanium?

eviltater

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How much does an EDC pen really need to cost?

Are you happier carrying a Zebra/Fisher/Parker-type workhorse, or have machined pens from companies like Tactile Turn, Fellhoelter, Nottingham, etc. earned their price?

Things I'm curious about:
• Refill choice
• Pocket clip durability
• Weight
• Bolt/action mechanisms
• Losing an expensive pen
• Whether premium materials actually improve daily use

What pen lives in your pocket?