The Turtle Pen is worth a mention for its nib-retraction mechanism, dubbed the "Turtle Head". And yes, that's exactly what you think it is: the business end of the pen squeezes itself out through the tight sphincter that is the end of the pen's barrel.
Instead of pressing a button on the top of the pen, a method that has worked perfectly well for years, you pull the two halves of the pen apart and twist. When the halves spring back together, the "Turtle Head" pops out.
This probably isn't any more efficient in terms of space or mechanics compared to the old way, but it looks neat, and offers a brand new way for you to annoy other attendees in office meetings in addition to those old staples, the "clickety-click" and the "spin-the-pen-in-the-fingers" (not to mention my favorite, the jiggle-your-damned-leg-under-the-table).
The Turtle Pens come in a range of barrel colors with different nibs, and cost £33.50, or $56 each. Unfortunately, some models have sold out, so it might be a tough job holding your excitement in. Just don't relax. Not even for a second.
Turtle Pens product page [Turtle Pens]
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