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Meet the Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel Nr.1 Gel Pen, Indigo: a minimalist metal writing instrument from Leuchtturm1917, with a six-sided barrel in deep indigo blue and a smooth twist mechanism.

Key highlights

• Type: twist-action gel pen
• Ink: black gel, 0.5mm, ceramic ball tip
• Body: precision-milled aluminium and brass, hexagonal
• Colour: Indigo, deep indigo blue
• Refill: Parker-style G2 format
• Length: 13cm
• Clip: none

The story of the Drehgriffel

For the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen, Leuchtturm1917, best known for its notebooks, revived a forgotten twist-action design from the 1920s; it keeps that vintage simplicity: no clip, no buttons, just a hexagonal milled body and a twist mechanism made in Germany.

Writing with the Indigo gel pen

A smooth twist brings the tip forward. The 0.5mm refill in the Indigo gel pen uses a black gel ink developed in Japan and a ceramic ball, giving a fine, dark, consistent line that glides with very little pressure. The Indigo pen takes standard G2-format refills, so you can also fit a Leuchtturm1917 Flow ballpoint refill if you prefer.

Why Indigo?

The Indigo body is a dark, inky blue that pairs beautifully with the crisp black gel line, a smart, understated choice for work and study.

Indigo is part of Leuchtturm1917’s 2026 colour collection, so the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen can be matched with notebooks and planners in the same shade.

A thoughtful gift

Compact, beautifully made and clipless, the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen slips into a notebook pen loop, pencil case or shirt pocket. Pair the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen with a Leuchtturm1917 notebook for a gift that feels personal and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What ink colour does the Indigo gel pen write in?

Black, with a fine 0.5mm gel line.

Can I refill the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen?

Yes, the Indigo gel pen takes G2-format refills, including Leuchtturm1917’s own.

Is the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen made of metal?

Yes, the body of the Indigo Drehgriffel gel pen is precision-milled aluminium and brass.

Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel Nr.1 Gel Pen, Indigo: specifications

• Brand: Leuchtturm1917 (Germany)
• Range: Drehgriffel Nr. 1
• Type: gel pen, twist mechanism
• Refill: 0.5mm black gel, ceramic ball; G2 format
• Body: precision-milled aluminium and brass, hexagonal
• Colour: Indigo
• Mechanism: twist, German-made
• Clip: none
• Length: 130mm
• Diameter: about 9mm

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