This amazing little fountain pen was inspired by the early explorers of the South Pole, and unlike other “Inspired By” items we’ve seen this week, this item lives up to the heritage that inspired it.

“Always conscious of practical considerations, dunhill presents the Sentryman Explorer Pen, complete with interchangeable fountain and ball point nibs. With a satisfying click of the sprung bayonet fitting, the fountain nib can be replaced by a ballpoint that has a pressurized refill that will still work incredibly at -20ºC. Limited edition and only for the most intrepid of traveller, its bright red anodized aluminium body provides a masculine, metallic effect and is easily spotted if misplaced in a snowstorm!

Other unique and inspired attributes include a luminous cap ring and an ingenious artificial flint feature in the barrel of the pen which can be removed and struck against the carbonised steel pen cap to create a fire spark. The Sentryman Explorer pen is presented in a matching red anodized aluminium tube with a handy carabiner clip and is lined in protective Technogel™ safeguarding its precious contents should it be dropped into an icy crevice!”

The NC Take: Necessary for any fountain pen collector and an incredibly Very Cool choice for any outdoor enthusiasts. There is not one thing bad to say about this other then the fact it’s a very limited run item means you may feel bad about using it in the field. This very easily could have been one of those “Inspired By” items that those who inspired it would never touch, however this is one amazing pen. This pen was not meant to sit in a display case, it was meant for a life of adventure. We’re so impressed by what Dunhill has done here, we’ve decided that this will be the 3rd item in the history of NecessaryCool to earn the Premier ranking!

-Jef Price Editor/Co-Founder NecessaryCool