Ohto Ballpoint Pen TL01-B5 pink gold

The Ohto TL01-B5 in Pink Gold is a ballpoint pen in business card format – 91 mm long, slender as a credit card, and light enough to forget in your wallet until you need it. Despite its tiny size, the aluminium body sits firmly in the hand; the brass push mechanism provides distinctly tactile resistance when pressing. Pink Gold is both warm and understated – matte rosé with a hint of metallic sheen, no printing, no decoration.

Features

• 91 mm total length: Exactly the length of a standard business card – sits flat in card slots, notebook covers or planner pouches without adding bulk.
• Push mechanism (knock-type): Extend the tip with one click; a side button on the clip retracts it – no cap to lose, no searching when you need to jot something down quickly.
• Oil-based ink, 0.5 mm needle point: Low-viscosity oil-based ink flows smoothly with minimal pressure; the 0.5 mm needle point produces fine, clean lines even on small areas like weekly planner boxes or marginal notes.
• Aluminium barrel, brass mechanism: Light body (approx. 2.8 g) without any plastic feel – the hardened steel clip grips securely to notebook covers or shirt pockets.
• Refillable: Compatible with Ohto R-4C5NP refills and standard D1 refills – you can even change ink colours.
• Included card holder: The supplied business card format holder protects the pen in your wallet and keeps it within reach.

Use & Tips

• Planners & bullet journals: The 0.5 mm needle point is precise enough for detailed grid symbols, tracker ticks and fine lettering in narrow columns – at just under 3 g, it won't tire your hand during longer entries.
• Wallet carry: The TL01 fits neatly into the supplied card holder and slides into any card slot; you always have a pen with you without needing a separate pen case or bag.
• Quick notes on the go: The push mechanism works one-handed – pull out the pen, click, write. No searching for a cap in your jacket pocket.
• Swap refill colours: D1 refills are widely available; if you need colour-coding with red or blue, for example, you can simply swap them without buying a new pen.
• Paper recommendation: Oil-based ink dries quickly and without smudging on smooth, calendered paper; on lightly textured paper, the writing remains crisp and clear.

For EDC and compact enthusiasts

The TL01-B5 is the successor to the OHTO Minimo – same length, but with a streamlined push mechanism. Those familiar with the Minimo will appreciate the snappier button feel. The low-viscosity oil-based ink behaves differently from a gel refill: it dries on the page quickly, is water-resistant and therefore archive-safe for everyday use. For archival ink requirements (e.g. to DIN ISO 12757-2), separate testing is recommended. The D1 refill system makes the TL01 a flexible tool: fast-drying oil-based refills or coloured variants can be swapped without tools.

Technical Specifications