# Minimalist Stainless Steel Pens ENSSO Launched a UNO XL Stainless Steel Pen for the Pilot Hi-Tec-C By Carlo Aiello | Published 2023-02-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-xl-stainless-steel-pen-for-pilots-hitecc-refills References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/ensso-uno-xl-pen/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ensso/uno-xl-stainless-steel-pen-for-hi-tec-c)  After one year of development, the California-based pen company ENSSO, just released the [minimalist UNO XL stainless steel pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen) for the Pilot Hi-Tec-C refill. This gel ink refill is a cult classic with fans all over the world because of its smooth writing experience, exceptional ink flow, and line thickness consistency. It usually comes in cheap plastic pens, but now has a sleek body made in California from 100% stainless steel. The UNO XL has an [innovative twisting cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-mk2) that retracts to protect the pen tip and also serves as grip section, which features a knurled diamond pattern for better friction. It is currently available ($60) on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoink) for up to 55% discount of the future retail price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Pen Design:** ENSSO's UNO XL Stainless Steel Pen demonstrates the potential for the minimalist design aesthetic in the pen industry. - **High-quality Pen Refills:** The popularity of the Pilot Hi-Tec-C refill suggests an opportunity for companies to innovate and provide high-quality pen refills in upgraded pen models. - **Advanced Pen Cap Functionality:** ENSSO's innovative pen cap design on the UNO XL demonstrates the potential for advanced functionality in future pen cap designs. ### Where This Applies - **Writing Instruments:** The UNO XL Stainless Steel Pen demonstrates the potential for innovation within the writing instruments industry, especially in high-end and luxury pen markets. - **E-commerce:** The Kickstarter campaign for the UNO XL demonstrates the potential for e-commerce sites like Kickstarter to be used as platforms for launching new pen designs and other innovative products. - **Stationery:** ENSSO's UNO XL Stainless Steel Pen may inspire other companies in the stationery industry to create minimalist and high-quality pen designs with innovative features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Titanium Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint.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) - [Featherweight Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typec-ultra.md) - [Long-Lasting Compact Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoink.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Zero-Plastic Copper Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyst.md) - [Seamless Silicone Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-pen.md) - [Modular EDC Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketink-titanium-pocket-pen.md)