{"id":195245,"date":"2026-10-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one-horizon.ch\/journal\/comparison-of-stilform-titanium-brass-and-aluminum\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T00:27:02","slug":"comparison-of-stilform-titanium-brass-and-aluminum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one-horizon.ch\/en\/journal\/comparison-of-stilform-titanium-brass-and-aluminum\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminum, Titanium, Brass, or Magnesium: Which Material Is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stilform manufactures each pencil in several metals, and the material determines one thing above all else: how it feels in your hand. The AEON pencil weighs 20 g in magnesium, 27 g in aluminum, 47 g in titanium, and 75 g in brass, all with the same length of 134.6 mm and the same construction. Aluminum is anodized and comes in eight colors; titanium is corrosion-resistant and, in the DLC finish, highly scratch-resistant; brass is untreated and develops a patina; magnesium is the lightest; and 24-karat gold is the most delicate finish. Which Stilform model suits you best depends on whether you want a pen that writes on its own or one that you don\u2019t even notice for hours. All variants are available on the Stilform brand page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Stilform Materials: A Comparison by Weight<\/h2>\n\n

The AEON, PEN, FLOW, ARC, and INK series are available in aluminum; all models except the pencil are also available in titanium; the PEN and FLOW series are additionally available in brass; and the AEON pencil is also available in magnesium and with 24-karat gold plating. All specifications are according to Stilform. <\/p>\n\n

Series<\/th>Aluminum<\/th>Titanium<\/th>Brass<\/th>Magnesium<\/th>24k gold<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
AEON Pencil (134.6 mm)<\/td>27 g<\/td>47 g<\/td>75 g<\/td>20 g<\/td>28 g (aluminum, gold-plated)<\/td><\/tr>
AEON ballpoint pen<\/td>Not specified<\/td>Not specified<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td><\/tr>
PEN Ballpoint Pen (137 mm)<\/td>60 g<\/td>75 g<\/td>95 g<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td><\/tr>
FLOW Rollerball Pen (137 mm)<\/td>35 g<\/td>40 g<\/td>52 g<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td><\/tr>
ARC Gel Pen (142.5 mm)<\/td>35 g<\/td>65 g<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td><\/tr>
INK Fountain Pen (152 mm)<\/td>70 g<\/td>82 g<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td>Not on the program<\/td><\/tr>
Surface<\/td>anodized, 8 colors<\/td>Matte, DLC, partially polished<\/td>brushed, untreated<\/td>dull<\/td>24-karat gold-plated<\/td><\/tr>
Visible Signs of Aging<\/td>no<\/td>no<\/td>Yes, patina<\/td>no<\/td>prone to scratches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Aluminum: lightweight, colorful, the standard<\/h2>\n\n

Aluminum is the material in which each series first appears, and the only one offering a choice of colors: Comet Gray, Night Sky, Aurora Green, Warp Black, Rose Moon, Walnut Brown, Moss Green, and Velvet Berry\u2014subdued tones that are more reminiscent of 1970s industrial design than office supplies. The surface is anodized\u2014that is, it features a hardened oxide layer instead of paint. It develops subtle signs of wear over time but cannot tolerate harsh cleaners. Weighing 27 g for the AEON pencil<\/a> and 35 g for the FLOW<\/a>, the aluminum models are the lightest\u2014except for the PEN, which, at 60 g, is a substantial pen even in its aluminum version. <\/p>\n\n

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Titanium: corrosion-resistant, harder, and virtually indestructible when coated with DLC<\/h2>\n\n

Titanium is the ideal material for anyone who carries a pen in their pocket every day. It doesn’t corrode, even when exposed to hand sweat, and is harder than aluminum, so it shows fewer signs of wear. For the AEON, the weight increases from 27 to 47 g; for the ARC, from 35 to 65 g; and for the INK, from 70 to 82 g. Stilform offers titanium in up to three finishes: Matte Titanium showcases the pure alloy with its characteristic gray sheen; Polished Titanium has a high-gloss finish; and Titanium DLC features a deep black diamond-like carbon coating. DLC originates from the toolmaking industry and is one of the hardest coatings technically feasible; it withstands everyday scratches significantly better than paint or anodized finishes. The only care rule: do not use abrasive cleaners on DLC. <\/p>\n\n

Where titanium makes the biggest difference: in the ARC gel pen<\/a>, because its 65 g weight guides the 0.3-mm gel refill more smoothly across the paper than a lighter body would, and in the INK fountain pen<\/a>, because a nib is meant to write without pressure and the 82 g pen takes care of that. The FLOW weighs just five grams more; in this case, durability is the key selling point. With the titanium AEON pencil<\/a>, the 47 g noticeably changes the balance, giving the pencil a more solid feel on the paper. <\/p>\n\t

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