# Rustic Space Pens Noah's Engraved Brass Pens Write Upside Down and in Extreme Temperatures By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-pen References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/noah-nasa-abandon-all-hope-space-pen) & [noahny](https://noahny.com/products/abandon-all-hope-space-pen) [Noah](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool), an American menswear retailer, recently released its 'Space Pen,' an unconventional product that combines a classical appearance with futuristic properties. The exterior of the Space Pen is beautifully detailed, with a rustic aged brass artfully sporting the company's logo and some engravings that are etched along the side in an elegant typography, which read: "Abandon All Hope Space Pen." Inside, the Space Pen contains an airtight ink cartridge that prevents any messy leaks and a "[precision-fitted tungsten carbide ballpoint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolen)." With this pressurization, Noah's product is able to write in any orientation. Although the Space Pen is a bit pricier than other products of its kind, the durable construction, [refined appearance and the functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments) of it makes it well worth the cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rustic Space Pens:** The trend of combining classical aesthetics with futuristic properties in writing instruments. - **Airtight Ink Cartridges:** The trend of using pressurized ink cartridges to prevent messy leaks in pens. - **Precision-fitted Tungsten Carbide Ballpoints:** The trend of using tungsten carbide ballpoints for precise and durable writing experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Menswear Retail:** Opportunity for menswear retailers to offer unique and high-quality writing instruments as part of their product range. - **Stationery Manufacturing:** Opportunity for stationery manufacturers to create and market pens with airtight ink cartridges for improved functionality. - **Personalized Engraving Services:** Opportunity for businesses providing personalized engraving services to collaborate with pen manufacturers, offering customized rustic space pens as a premium gifting option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Ultra-Premium Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starwalker-blackcosmos.md) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Minimal Titanium Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint.md) - [Long-Lasting Compact Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoink.md)