I now carry this pen everyday, just like the name says - it is an EDC or Every Day Carry item. I always carry it in a shirt pocket or among the buttons of a polo shirt. I do not carry it in my pants pockets or tossed in a bag. Maybe it would be fine but if you need a rugged writing device, grab a pencil. It writes beautifully and has no issues of having to draw the ink out of the nib after sitting with the nib facing up - as when it is in your pocket - so no problems there. The ink flows and drys quickly so no problems there. I do find that for the most comfortable fit in my hand that I do put the cap on the back to make it long enough for longer periods of writing or sketching. A note on the style of nib - this is not a calligraphy pen, it is for writing, just with a broader stroke and I find, for me, it forms more of an italic script. I prefer blue ink so this one is very nice. I bought the Blue EDC pen which is very nice but any color you prefer would be great. Excellent gift idea too!
