Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition Ballpoint Pen
£99
|The Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition is an aluminium ballpoint pen that levitates at a 23.5-degree angle above its zinc-alloy pedestal using magnets, not electricity. It writes with standard D1 refills, but its real job is making an ordinary desk look faintly suspicious of having a launch sequence.
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At a glance
One-line verdict
A levitating ballpoint pen for people who want their desk to look orbital, provided they accept that sensible stationery does not usually need a 215 g landing pad.
Best for
Desk-dwellers and gift-givers who value a properly odd conversation piece that can also sign a meeting note.
Skip it if
Skip it if you want a plain, pocket-first pen rather than stationery with a dedicated magnetic pedestal.
The full picture
Pens have endured a difficult few years. Most live in a drawer beside dead USB sticks, mysterious keys and a promotional highlighter from 2017; the fortunate ones are borrowed and never returned. The Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition responds to this indignity by hovering above a pedestal, at a precisely stated 23.5-degree angle, like it has declined to participate in ordinary stationery life. We think that is exactly why it earns a place here. This is not a productivity device attempting to cure inboxes or improve anyone’s handwriting. It is a 143.5 mm aluminium ballpoint pen with an alarmingly serious 215 g zinc-alloy base, designed for the small tribe of people who want their desk to contain one object that makes visitors pause before asking a question they already know the answer to. The standard Space Black model is cut from a single piece of aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium and has a hand-finished, scratch-resistant anodised coating. Those are sober facts for an object whose principal trick is quietly defying gravity. Mercifully, the magic requires neither a charging lead nor a companion app that sends notifications about your pen’s emotional wellbeing. There is useful pen business underneath the theatre. It takes international-standard D1 ballpoint refills and arrives with an extra D1 Schmidt refill plus a pincer tool for removing the cartridge. So the Hoverpen is not merely a desk ornament pretending to be stationery; it can handle the rare moment when someone needs an actual signature rather than another digital approval chain.
The Irresistible
- The pen hovers on its pedestal at a 23.5-degree angle using magnets alone, with no batteries, wires, charging or electricity involved.
- Its single-piece aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium construction and Space Black anodised finish give the whole object a pleasingly purposeful, slightly sci-fi desk presence.
- The package includes the pen, pedestal, extra D1 Schmidt refill, pincer tool and manual, so the small ceremony begins without a scavenger hunt through stationery drawers.
The Clever Part
- At 20 g and 143.5 mm long, the pen remains a recognisably normal-sized writing instrument beneath the levitation drama.
- International-standard D1 ballpoint refills keep the ink format straightforward; fine or medium D1 Schmidt refills in black or blue are listed as compatible.
- The supplied pincer tool is provided for removing the ink cartridge, a tiny specialist implement for the sort of person whose pen now has its own equipment roster.
- The manufacturer says the magnetic power should remain over time provided the pedestal is not stored above 80 °C. Avoiding volcanic desk storage seems achievable.
The Fine Print
- The pedestal is substantial at 88 × 76 × 45 mm and 215 g, so this is a permanent desk character rather than something that disappears into a pencil case.
- The standard Space Black version is deliberately the classic aluminium model, without the 18K gold or meteorite upgrades.
The Reality Check
- Its central appeal is the hovering display; buyers seeking an unobtrusive everyday ballpoint may reasonably see a large dedicated pedestal as a lot of architecture for a pen.
Buyer questions answered
What is the Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition?
The Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition is a magnetic levitating ballpoint pen and pedestal set. The pen hovers at a 23.5-degree angle above the included zinc-alloy base, because apparently a biro can now have stage presence.
Is the Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition a ballpoint pen?
Yes, it is a ballpoint pen using an international-standard D1 refill. It is compatible with fine or medium D1 Schmidt refills in black or blue.
What colour is the Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition?
The standard version is Space Black. This classic aluminium version does not include the 18K gold or meteorite upgrades.
What comes in the standard Space Black Hoverpen package?
The standard Space Black package includes the aluminium Hoverpen Interstellar, a zinc-alloy pedestal, an extra D1 Schmidt ink refill, a pincer tool and a user manual. A remarkably elaborate support crew for one pen.
Does the Novium Hoverpen Interstellar Edition need batteries or charging?
No, it needs no batteries, charging, wires or electricity to hover. The magnetic pedestal handles the theatrical bit without adding another cable to the desk.
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