# Modern Minimalist EDC Pens The Benton Pen is a Durable EDC Piece That Celebrates Simplicity By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benton-pen References: [everydaycarry](http://everydaycarry.com/posts/31955/the-james-brand-benton-pen-and-field-notes-pack?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) & [ca.thejamesbrand](https://ca.thejamesbrand.com/products/the-benton) James Brand has built quite an illustrious name for itself in the [EDC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactiv-bolt-action-pen) space and its Benton Pen is the newest addition to its collection of high-quality [EDC gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flintone). Adopting the James Brand signature modern minimalist styling, the Benton Pen features a sleek 304 stainless steel body that gives the piece an excellent sense of heft, substance, balance, and durability. Laser-etched stippling at the end of the pen helps provide extra grip while also offering subtle flair to help the EDC item stand out from the pack. The rear click mechanism featured on the pen is ideal for an EDC piece, as its satisfying action is quick to deploy compared to screw caps and there are no small parts to misplace. The click point of the Benton Pen also includes a [lanyard attachment point](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-alder-bead-lanyard) to help in easy deployment and deep pocket carry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **EDC Gear:** Opportunity to create innovative everyday carry items that focus on simplicity and functionality. - **Modern Minimalism:** Potential for disruptive innovation by designing products with sleek, minimalist aesthetics. - **Durable Materials:** Exploration of new materials that offer durability and balance in EDC products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for companies to create minimalist EDC products with lasting durability. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Advancement in minimalist design for pens and other EDC items as fashionable accessories. - **Manufacturing:** Demand for high-quality, durable materials in the production of EDC gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Titanium Twist Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Minimal Titanium Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-tool-pen.md) - [Modular EDC Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketink-titanium-pocket-pen.md) - [Minimalist Stainless Steel Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-xl-stainless-steel-pen-for-pilots-hitecc-refills.md) - [Modular Titanium EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boltlite.md) - [Minimalist EDC Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-the-ellis-slim.md)