Heres an item that works for solo adventures and group outings.

Brushed steel is a classic finish for pens. It's strong, hardwearing, and looks good. The brushing on these Sport pens is a little unusual, though, as it's brushed on a diagonal, giving it a very subtle pattern that just looks a little different. As with all uncoated metal pens, while it's tough, knocks and scratches will mark the surface, leaving a story of your time with it. Sport pens were made to live, not to be displayed. The Steel Sport closely follows an original 1935 octagonal design. Super compact design, just 106mm long and 14mm in diameter. Weighs 38g. Features the Kaweco logo in matt silver metal on the end of the cap. Push-button retractable mechanism. Uses standard D1 multipen refills. Supplied in a Kaweco gift tin.

A little upgrade that doesnt feel like an upgrade.