Founded in 2003 by California fashion designer Shu-Jen Lin, Taccia is known for its unorthodox pen designs. And the Covenant line, available in fountain and ballpoint styles, is no different. The fountain pen is equipped with a threaded cap that extends nearly the entire length of the barrel, doubling as a protective sheath. At the bottom of the hand-turned resin barrel, another set of threads allows the 4.8-inch cap to be securely posted. But at more than half an ounce, the posted cap adds significant heft—not to mention nearly 2 inches of additional length—to an otherwise well-balanced pen.