TOMBOW AirPress ballpoint pen, push mechanism, black ink, khaki

Writes on wet paper, overhead and in dusty environments — the khaki/black Tombow AirPress defies all conditions thanks to its unique air-pressure technology.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‍⁠ The stretchable metal clip and grip zone also make it wonderfully practical.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‍⁠

What does the TOMBOW AirPress do and when do you need it?

The TOMBOW AirPress is a ballpoint pen with special compressed-air technology that ensures the pen still writes in conditions where an ordinary ballpoint pen lets you down. Think of situations where you need to write upside down, on damp paper or in a dusty environment. This makes it particularly suitable for use outside the traditional office, such as on a building site, outdoors or on the move.

Why this format is the right choice

The AirPress is equipped with a push mechanism, meaning you extend and retract the nib with a single click. This is handy if you want your pen to hand quickly without searching for a cap. The khaki/black finish combines a robust look with a recognisable grip, so you are less likely to lose it in a toolbox or bag.

Honest about the writing performance

The 0.7 mm ball diameter gives a fine line, indicated by line width F (fine). With it you write neat, thin lines that remain easy to read on smaller forms or in diaries. The ink colour is black, which provides sufficient contrast on most paper types, even when the paper is slightly damp.

Practical tip: grip and clip

The rubberised grip zone ensures a comfortable hold, even if your hands are dirty or slightly damp. The extremely flexible metal clip is strong enough to attach the pen to thicker material such as a notepad cover or breast pocket without the clip quickly deforming. Preferably store the pen at room temperature so that the compressed-air cartridge functions optimally.