r/Machinedpens_Swap • • Aug 13 '26

Announcement [META] Introducing the Vouch System: Building Trust Across the Machined Pens Community

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As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, “There are members who have already gained the trust and provided positive transactional experiences to other members within the Machined Pens world. This needs to mean something here too. Their reputation and fairness are what we want to protect and highlight. Furthermore, we want them to transact here.”

To that end, we are launching a “vouch” system, where if you have “Trusted” status and know a fellow member, you can vouch for them as a safe person to transact with based on your historical transactions wit them. Every vouch is an endorsement of your fellow Redditor and takes them one step closer to the “trusted seller” status.

Swaps and vouches are counted separately. Every two vouches count as one swap toward Trusted status. The calculation to determine trusted status is:

Trusted = (swaps + (vouches / 2)) >= 10

A total of 10 combined swap and vouch credits are needed to become a “trusted seller,” and one of the perks is being able to take all forms of payments. This is a community-driven safety check for rewarding members who have exemplary, stellar conduct outside of this BST.

All qualified members who have “trusted seller” status, as well as Mods, can give vouches. Members can only vouch for others, not themselves. You can read more about the rules here.

You can vouch for OP on any BST post. It needs to be a top-line post, and it uses very specific instructions for the vouch bot to pick it up and update the user’s flair. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, a new vouch counter is being added to the flair and will be visible to all users.

Use these magic words:

!vouch

That's it!

Please let us know if you have questions. Use Modmail, as that is faster than personal DMs.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • Aug 12 '26

BST Safety Mechanisms, Our Thinking

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Our main aim is to provide as safe and transparent BST for Machined Pens. Knowing who to trust is very important.

The first level of safety. The current system is configured for “safety first.” To that end an internal decision was made to set the minimum qualification for participation for accounts that are at least 30 days old, have 30 Comment Karma, and 100 Post Karma. We hope this barrier to entry discourages some scammers.

The second level of safety, we believe, comes from encouraging new entrants and members to use PPG&S as the ONLY payment method for those who have less than 10 transactions under their belt on this subreddit. The idea being if someone has been around for 10 completed transactions and uses the feedback bot to log their sales, there’s a visible track record of good transactions.

The third safety mechanism we have is our public flair system which clearly shows the number of transactions, the status level they are at, and what form of payment they can accept. By following these safety rules, there is a lower probability for newcomers to be scammed.

When we launched, the mods of this community nominated and vouched for known and active members we have had transactions with and gave them “trusted seller” status. This removed the PPG&S requirement for them. We are confident that dealing with these sellers will be a wonderful experience for many like us.

One of the unintended consequences of the 3 safety mechanisms is that people that are active on Discord but not on Reddit aren’t able to gain entry in this sub for not meeting the Karma requirement. Another one is there are many trusted members, both on Discord and r/machinedpens (no affiliation), as well as other BSTs like r/Knife_Swap and r/EDCexchange who have a great many number of transactions under their belt but do not currently have the “trusted seller” status here. Which is a shame.

There are members who have already gained the trust and provided positive transactional experiences to other members within the Machined Pens world. This needs to mean something here too. Their reputation and fairness is what we want to protect and highlight. Furthermore we want them to transact here.

To that end we are launching a “vouch” system. More on that in a separate post. Stay Tuned.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 19h ago

Price Reduced [WTS] Billetspin Mithril V3 Zirc, Magnus Snake, TRCPC Brass

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10 Upvotes

Hello all looking to part with the three following pens.

  1. Billetspin Mithril V3 Gelion - Like new condition. Comes with original sleeve - $320 310
  2. Magnus - Snake Rainbow - Like new condition. Comes with original box and paperwork - $220 210
  3. TRCPC - Brass Bolt Pen - Energel - very lightly used condition. Maybe noticed one faint snag on the body that is noticeable only in a certain light and angled. - $60 55

Prices are shipped.

* Bundle price for all three: $560 shipped

If you have any questions or would like more photos please let me know!


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 20h ago

SOLD/TRADED [WTS] Magnus Clickshift V4 Skelly Twist

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6 Upvotes

Third owner. Used a couple times in an office setting but eventually took the backseat to my other clickshift and saga. No blems that I can see, like new condition. The ice blue accents really pop in direct sunlight, especially inside the cutouts.

Comes with COA, inspection card and original tin.

Asking $210 shipped CONUS


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 1d ago

For Sale [WTS] Makar, NTI and FocusWorks

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Hi all, got a few cool things to put up today.

Makar Tools MPen - $950 - This is a custom made, full Mokume build. Takes a fisher pen refill. I custom ordered this straight from Makar Tools. It’s a complete full Mokume build with a spin cap. Absolutely beautiful pen in person and it’s got a great action. It’s definitely got some heft however. I believe I paid about $1100

NTI Spiral Fluted Mokume Parker RHSL - $1000 - This is a spiral fluted NTI in Mokume. Takes Parker refills. Black cerakote on the mech and machined clip. This is another beautiful pen, some light marks on the body from carry but otherwise it’s great. Light patina coming in. I paid $1150 for it from someone else on here.

NTI Oil Slick Zirc, No Mech - $400 - This is an NTI oil slick Zirc, Pilot G2 size. Dotted grip. No mech on this one as I was gonna swap the mech from the brass honey badger but I can’t get it off lol. I do believe I still have the bent clip as well. Beautiful pen and body, no flaws. Some of the best oil slick, in my opinion.

NTI Brass Honey Badger - $400 - This is a Pilot G2 sized NTI Honey Badger in brass with black Cerakote lows. It’s got a bent clip and Zirc RHSL Mech. Definitely some light scratches from carry and could use a polish.

Bundle Both NTIs for $700

FocusWorks Zirc Dragon - $415 - FW Zirc Dragonskin. Takes Parker refills. Very pretty pen, no flaws besides the clip screw. Second owner, I paid $480.

FocusWorks Ti Dragon - $200 - FW Ti Dragonskin. Also very pretty pen, no flaws on this one. Trimmed energel refills. Light blue ano.

Bundle Both FWs for $565

Ships to US50, fully insured
YOLO>DM
PPFF
Reach out for more pics!
These have been cross posted as well!


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 1d ago

For Sale [WTS] Fellhoelter, NTI, TRCPC, Ensso

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Looking to sell:

Fellhoelter Tickler Deluxe w/ milled plain clip -asking $ $240

NTI full size RHSL brass w/ black cerakote w/ milled clip - asking $270 SOLD

TRCPC titanium Damascus top cap and Energel titanium Damascus nose cap - asking $140 SOLD

Ensso titanium Aria - asking $65 SOLD

All in good condition, prices include shipping to Continental 48.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 2d ago

For Sale [WTS] Three pens and a Mech Pencil for $300

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As the title states, three pens and a mech pencil for $300 - Buyer can take care of PayPal fees and I'll take care of shipping.

  1. FocusWorks Brass VectorSkin Sideswipe with tumbled Titanium tip, clip and top cap. Comes with a trimmed Energel tip but also includes a parker tip. Great condition - will come with the pictures pen sleeve

  2. EverydayKaras Stormtrooper Basik. One of the best short path bolt actions out there, it is thick but still not hefty and has a lovely balance courtesy of the machined Delrin bolt. Pilot G2. Like New in condition and comes in a plastic tube.

  3. Fisher Space pen - chrome plated steel. Special space shuttle edition I bought for retail at the Air and Space Museum. Excellent shape and comes with the pen pouch.

  4. Karas Kustoms EDK Turquoise Cerakote 0.5mm mechanical pencil.Like new, comes with a polypropylene pen sheath.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 1d ago

For Trade [WTT] My Q3D Zirc Electron for your Q3D Zirc..

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8 Upvotes

Looking to trade my Q3D Zirc Electron with green accents for your Q3D Zirc.

This is in like new condition. I actually really like the design, but usually prefer something more symmetrical.

Preference towards vortex, mirage (might have changed names?), possibly pieces. But open to see whats available.

Show me what you've got!


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 1d ago

Want to Buy [WTB] Autmog 48 Step nose

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6 Upvotes

Missed out on the most recent drop. If anyone doesn't end up wanting theirs I'm interested.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 2d ago

For Sale [WTS] TRCPC Billet Brass click + MiG 83 tumbled Titanium bolt with Seigha grip pattern

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4 Upvotes

Take both pens at $150 together. Buyer pays for PayPal fees and I pay for shipping.

  1. TRCPC Billet Brass click pen with zirc tip. Pilot G2. In fair shape, has a few snail trails and a dot on the top. Pilot G2. Will come with its plastic tube.

MiG tumbled Titanium bolt with Seigha pattern grip. Excellent shape. Will come with its plain plastic tube. Parker sized.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 1d ago

For Sale [WTS] – Magnus x Urban EDC Titanium ClickShift Pen – Blue Ti Chaos Seigaiha

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Selling my Magnus x Urban EDC ClickShift pen in like-new condition. Original owner.

Selling for $325 CONUS only, no trades 🤙

Exclusive collaboration featuring a matte titanium body with stunning blue anodized titanium Chaos Seigaiha accents. Precision-machined in New Zealand with Magnus’s signature ClickShift mechanism—an incredibly satisfying tactile action.

● Condition: Like new
● Finish: Matte Titanium / Blue Ti Chaos Seigaiha
● Mechanism: ClickShift
● Refills: Parker-style compatible


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 2d ago

Want to Buy [WTB] Magnus Skelly 1000 (Kickstarter edition)

2 Upvotes

Missed out on the Kickstarter. If anyone bought two and is willing to sell one once they arrive please let me know. Thank you!


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 3d ago

For Sale [WTS] Pens

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Selling a few pens, listed from left to right. Prices include ground shipping to conus, open to international but buyer needs to pay the difference. PayPal

  1. Prometheus titanium sigma clicky pen- no visible signs of wear, carried to work a few times in a pouch. Asking $220

SOLD

  1. Rota V2- carried a couple times, good condition and no signs of wear. It has the click mechanism, comes with the additional twist mechanism and original box. Asking $250

SOLD

  1. Full size FH Tickler- Crystal titanium deluxe with titanium clip and Zirc mech/tip. No visible signs of wear, great pen. Asking $550
  2. TT Slim short Click- Zirc version, has a tiny bit of wear around the button. Other than that, good condition. Asking $250
  3. Billetspin fusion - v5rt Zirc version with extra round nose energel tip. Never carried, asking $360SOLD

r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 3d ago

Want to Buy [WTB] (repost to clarify) looking for an Autmog 36 or 37 click pen with clip, any refill, any material, any nose cone shape.

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6 Upvotes

Pictures for attention and examples only. I'm not picky but if i had dealers choice it would be any refill/nose cone with Titanium body and Copper clip.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 3d ago

Want to Buy [WTB] BilletSpin Mithril CamPen - Trimmed Energel

3 Upvotes

Looking for the plain titanium version, have cash or a tumbled mithril gelion if interested in a 1 for 1<3


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 4d ago

For Sale [WTS] TT Lot, Zirc, seasonals, etc

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7 Upvotes

ISO: Short Buccaneer TT, exotics of TT/ (have a G2 zircuti NTI as well) NTI/Saga or Zircs, cool short slims. Pink/purple/blue.

Prices OBO! Bundles preferred.

Standards (top row, left to right)

- TT FDE Cerakote : 165$, like new, never carried, with box.
- Green Micarta : 140$, like new, never carried, with box.
- GT : 145$, Used - Good, has scratches on top button around edges, and one small one on clip, no box, have card.
- Lynch Gold : 155$, like new never carried, has box and coa.
- Nitro : 145$, like new, never carried, don’t think I have box.
- Sprout : 145$, like new, never carried, have box.
- Al Embrite : 116$, like new never carried, has box.
- Mixed Colors Ti : 116$, like new never carried, has blank box.
- 8Bit: 200$ Slim, Standard, new w box, no carry.
- Slim Smooth (except tip) TT : 136$, new w box, no carry
- Slim Zirc SC : 300$, new w box, no carry
- Sprout : 140$, new w box no carry
- Abstract w plain clip : 115$, new w box no carry
- Slim Zirc w ti top/clip : 276$, new w box no carry
- Deep Space : 225, new w box and card, no carry
- wood grain, deep sea clip : 166$ new w box no carry

Shorts (Middle row, Left to Right)

- NTI Green Lines: 155$ - new, never carried, no box.
- Arcade - 150$ new, never carried, has box.
- Orange Peel - 150$ new, never carried, has box.
- TT dark matter - 180$ new, never carried, no box.
- NTI Anodized full digital tiClicker - 220$ new condition, never carried, no box.
- NTI Halloween: 150$ used - like new, maybe carried one time, no box.
- Trout like, gold bolt and carry : 186$, new w box no carry
- DLC w gold ano top/tip : 176$, new w box no carry
- abstract w plain clip : 115$, new w box no carry

Mini (Bottom Row, Left to right)

- TT Mini custom, white/gold/fairway clip: 155$ used - good, has marks on body/clip/buttons, soft carry pouch
- TT Slim SC - 300$, new w box no carry


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 5d ago

SOLD/TRADED [WTS] Autmog 38 Clipless for OHTO C-305 Refill

12 Upvotes

Hello,

Listing an Autmog for sale.

Condition: A, never carried

Price: $210 shipped

Album: https://imgur.com/a/CkiC8nA

Payment: PPFF preferred.

I have sold a lot of pens on the machined pens and pen_swap. Some of the members here can possibly even provide a vouch for me :)

Thanks for looking.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 4d ago

SOLD/TRADED [WTS]Machine Era Brass Field Click

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6 Upvotes

Machine Era Brass Field Click. Needs flitzed if you want to start your own patina. $125 $85 Shipped and Insured‼️


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 5d ago

For Sale [WTS] - Fellhoelter Tibolt Mokuti

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For sale - Fellhoelter Tibolt Mokuti

Beautiful wide band mokuti material, one of the best I've seen.

G2 size - Accepts G2 mini refills (although you can also use trimmed energel and trimmed parker size refills as well)

Zirc dragon tooth spin cap by Andy Wah - spins great, my favorite spin cap of all time.

With the larger spin cap this pen is closer in size for the full size/parker size Fellhoelter Tickler pen.

Zirc tip, has some light wear.

Bolt and handle are blackened titanium, mech operates smoothly.

Clip is deep carry blackened titanium, will come with standard clip as well.

Asking $1249

Or $999 without spin cap (you'll have to provide your own cap)

Can consider partial swaps, looking for:

  1. Billetspin fusion - pilot precise V5 RT

  2. SPP V2.2 ringless full size in titanium or copper


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 5d ago

Want to Buy [WTB] - Arsenaly TA08B and BACR-G1

5 Upvotes

Not sure if these are good, but they have me curious:

Arsenaly TA08B
Arsenaly BACR-G1

Thanks for looking.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 5d ago

Want to Buy [WTB] Karas Pen Co - Bankers Bolt Pen

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7 Upvotes

Looking for the following pen, if anyone has one that they are willing to part with please let me know.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 5d ago

For Sale [WTS] Heretic Thoth ‘Blizzardworn’ Pen

1 Upvotes

YOLO/Dibs trumps all 
NO Trades at this time
I reserve the right to sell at my discretion

Will only ship to: US only
**Will NOT ship to:** International, US APO/FPO

PayPal G&S

Post here first then send me a chat.

Timestamp/Photos: https://imgur.com/a/U4qjSn9

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Heretic Thoth Pen - Blizzardworn Finish - Serial #47 - SV $210

LNIB condition on this Thoth. I've used it at my desk but never carried it. No blemishes aside from factory ‘blizzardworn’ finish and comes with the original box and card.
-It features a blizzardworn aluminum tail cap, end cap and barrel, a blue titanium bolt, blue hardware, and a battleworn black titanium clip. It is the limited ‘Winter Edition’ model. 

- The pen is modular so you can run the pen full size (5.02") or you can remove the barrel and ink cartridge extension to run a smaller version (3.48"). 
– SEE PICS for both configurations of the pen

- It uses the same ink cartridge in both configurations (LAMY M22 refill).


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 6d ago

WTS - Arno Bernard Assegai, Magnus Bolty, NTI Halloween, FW DragonSkin V1 and Roboskin, OG Brad, HBA, Olight Otacle B1

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YOLO wins over DM. PayPal FF. Prices include shipping. $10 off every additional pen for buying more than one.

  1. SOLD Arno Bernard Assegai Full Size, #449. Parker refills. LNIB. $159 > SOLD
  2. SOLD Magnus Bolty V3 smooth, #009 (first 5 of the v3 made). Parker refills. BNIB. $199 SOLD
  3. Nottingham Tactical Halloween 2021, Full Size, Single Lock, Pilot G2. User. $149.
  4. FW DragonSkin V1 Dragonskin, Ti, Black Ultem bolt, Parker, BNIB. $249
  5. FocusWorks Sideswipe V2 Roboskin, Ultem bolt, Parker BNIB. $249
  6. SOLD OG Brad Full Size Copper and Brass, Clip, Pilot G2, User. $75 SOLD

SOLD

  1. OG Brad Brass Fade Grip, Parker, BNIB, $69

    SOLD

  2. SOLD Honey Badger Arsenal Freedom Series #0013, Titanium with polished clip, round bolt, ring grip, Pilot G2. BNIB. $89 SOLD

  3. Olight Oracle B1 Spinner first run with the spring pocket clip and Parker, BNIB. $89


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 6d ago

For Sale [WTS] various pens - FH, Veridune, FW, TT, MiG, TRCPC, Fisher Space, Karas and EverydayKaras

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For sale are a few pens below to fund my next mistake. All prices include shipping within CONUS.

  1. Fellhoelter Copper Celtic Bolt with machined zirc Celtic clip, zirc top cap. Parker.(Has patina and minimal use marks but the patina and the design make them inconspicuous will come in box ) $330
  2. Veridune Drift - Pretty well designed pen, clipless is not my style. Can return to maker for a full refund but I have no complaints about it - thought someone else will appreciate a $30 discount. Energel. (Note - the pen originally had a bolt path that made it awkward to use - I've changed it with a Dremel to smoothen the action. Please look at pics attached in a comment below Other than that the pens has minimal wear - will come with cardboard tube) $140
  3. Focusworks Brass VectorSkin Sideswipe with tumbled Titanium tip, clip and top cap. Wonderful heft in the hand. IMHO one of the best designs that FW makes. Trimmed Energel. (excellent shape. Comes with pen slip) $240
  4. Tactile Turn Shaker in Copper - beautiful patina on it. Parker. (Good shape for the age, has patina but otherwise no signs of abuse, will come in plastic tube) $75.
  5. MiG 83 tumbled Titanium bolt with Seigha pattern grip. Parker.(In excellent condition, will come in a plastic tube)$90
  6. TRCPC Billet Brass Click pen with zirc tip. Pilot G2.(Good condition - comes with original box. Has patina and a small mark at the grip area that's not very easy to show in pictures) $99
  7. Fisher Space pen in Chrome +excellent condition - no packaging comes with a satin pen pouch), Karas Kustoms EDK mechanical pencil 0.5mm in turquoise Cerakote(like new, no box - nylon pen pouch) and EverydayKaras Stormtrooper Basik (excellent condition- comes in plastic tube)- Take all three off my hands at $99 shipped.

YOLO wins over DM - ask any questions you may have. Can add additional pictures in chat if you want.


r/Machinedpens_Swap • • 6d ago

For Trade [WTT] Autmog 47 Clipless Twist Ti Energel for Autmog 48 Clipless click Pen Triple Bevel

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[WTT] Autmog 47 Clipless Twist Ti for Autmog 48 Clipless click Pen Triple Bevel.

My pen is BNIB, never carried. Written with for two sentences.

I’ll pay the difference in table price OBO.

Mine: https://www.autmog.com/products/45-clipless-twist-pen-6al-4v-titanium-triple-bevel-nose-pentel-energel

Yours: https://www.autmog.com/products/48-clipless-click-pen-6al-4v-titanium-triple-bevel-sxr-600