--- title: "BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Pen: 800+ Refills in Titanium" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-ti-arto-edc-pen/" description: "BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC pen explained: grade 5 titanium, adjustable length, 800-plus refills without mods, three finishes, 37 g listed, refill included." category: "Pens" type: "Refill-friendly EDC pen" published: 2026-10-31 updated: 2026-10-31 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 2 products: - name: "BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC pen" brand: "BIGiDESIGN" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Grade 5 titanium alloy body, grade 4 titanium clip" price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Big Idea Design LLC (Chattanooga, Tennessee)" model: "Ti Arto EDC" url: "https://www.bigidesign.com/products/ti-arto-edc-pen" --- # BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Pen: 800+ Refills in Titanium > The BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC is a screw-cap pen machined from grade 5 titanium, with a length that adjusts to the refill you fit. The company says it accepts more than 800 refills without hacks, mods or tip wiggle. It comes in three finishes, lists 37 g, includes a Schmidt P 900 M refill and sits in our $$$$ band. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-ti-arto-edc-pen/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-31 - Updated: 2026-10-31 ![BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC titanium pen with its screw cap on, in machined raw, stonewashed and midnight black finishes](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/bigidesign-ti-arto-edc-pen-illustration-16x9.png?v=0fd43a79) *The Ti Arto in its three finishes, capped, drawn in proportion.* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC pen | BIGiDESIGN (by Big Idea Design LLC (Chattanooga, Tennessee)) | United States | Not stated | Grade 5 titanium alloy body, grade 4 titanium clip | – | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC pen): Not stated. BIGiDESIGN says it is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and sells a separate 'USA Made' collection, but this pen's page does not state where it is made, so check the label on your copy. ## Key takeaways - BIGiDESIGN says the pen accepts more than 800 tested refills with no hacks, mods or tip wiggle. - The body is machined from grade 5 titanium alloy, with a grade 4 titanium clip and acme-style flat threads. - Three finishes: Stonewashed, Midnight Black (a double-coated DLC) and uncoated Machined Raw, all one price. - A Schmidt P 900 M refill is in the box, and the overall length adjusts to the refill you choose. - It lands in our $$$$ band (over US$75); BIGiDESIGN does not state where this pen is made. ## What is the BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC? **It is a titanium pen built around the idea that you should keep using the refill you like.** BIGiDESIGN calls it its most adjustable pen yet. The body is machined from solid grade 5 titanium and closes with a screw-on cap, and the company says the overall length can be set to suit the refill you fit. It is aimed at people who already own a favorite gel or rollerball cartridge and want a durable body for it. ## How does one pen take 800 refills? **By letting the length adjust instead of forcing the refill to fit.** BIGiDESIGN says the Ti Arto accepts more than 800 time-tested cartridges without hacks, mods or annoying tip wiggle, and that the list keeps growing as it tests more. The list lives in a spreadsheet on its site rather than on the product page. We have not tested any of the 800, so treat the figure as the maker's claim. For scale, the company lists 100-plus refills for its [Slim Bolt Action Pen](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-slim-bolt-action-pen/). ## What finishes and parts does it come with? **Three finishes at one price.** BIGiDESIGN lists: | Finish | What it is | |---|---| | Stonewashed | Tumbled in ceramic media | | Midnight Black | DLC, double-coated | | Machined Raw | Uncoated natural finish | Each pen comes with one Schmidt P 900 M refill. The page also lists sturdy titanium acme-style flat threads, an anti-slip grip and a grade 4 titanium clip chosen for proper tension. The company holds a US patent for the design (number 10836203, per its page). ## How does it compare with BIGiDESIGN's bolt action pens? **It is the screw-cap one.** The [Bolt Action Pen](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-bolt-action-pen/) and Slim Bolt Action trade the cap for a sliding bolt, and the Ti Arto is the one with the largest refill list. For another durable pocket pen with a different approach see the brass [Fisher Space Pen Bullet](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/fisher-space-pen-bullet/), and for a Texas-made rival, the [Tactile Turn Bolt Action](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tactile-turn-bolt-action-pen/). ## Who is the Ti Arto for? **For people who already have a refill they love.** The pitch is not a new ink but a durable body for the cartridges you already buy. If you write with one gel or rollerball refill, the long compatibility list and the adjustable length mean you can keep it. If you have no favorite, the included Schmidt P 900 M gives you a starting point and the list gives you somewhere to go next. ## What should you check before buying? **The refill list, the cap and the finish.** Check your refill on BIGiDESIGN's spreadsheet before ordering, because the claim is that most fit, not all. A screw-on cap means two hands to open, which is a trade against the capless bolt pens. The three finishes cost the same, so pick on feel: stonewashed and machined raw are uncoated metal, and the black is a DLC coating. BIGiDESIGN lists a lifetime warranty in its service links; we did not read its terms, so read them before relying on them. ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **BIGiDESIGN does not say where this pen is made.** The company says it is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it sells a separate USA Made collection, so do not assume this model is part of it. As of October 31, 2026 the store lists all three finishes at US$100, which is our $$$$ band (over $75). ## Frequently asked questions ### How many refills does it take? BIGiDESIGN says more than 800 tested refills without hacks or mods, and keeps a compatibility list on its site. ### What is it made of? Grade 5 titanium alloy for the body and grade 4 titanium for the pocket clip, per BIGiDESIGN. ### Which finishes are there? Stonewashed (tumbled in ceramic media), Midnight Black (DLC double-coated) and Machined Raw (uncoated). ### What refill comes with it? One Schmidt P 900 M refill. ### How heavy is it? The store data lists 37 g; BIGiDESIGN's page gives no separate spec table for weight. ### Does it have a warranty? BIGiDESIGN lists a lifetime warranty in its service links; read the terms on its site. ### Where is it made? The product page does not say; the company is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ## Sources - [BIGiDESIGN: Ti Arto EDC (features, finishes, refill claim, 37 g listing, price) product page (read October 31, 2026)](https://www.bigidesign.com/products/ti-arto-edc-pen) - [BIGiDESIGN: Our Story (company location; read October 31, 2026)](https://www.bigidesign.com/pages/our-story)