Three Hoverpens. One belongs on your desk. The choice comes down to how you write and what the pen is meant to say. The Hoverpen Classic, Interstellar, and Future are each machined from a single block of aerospace-grade aluminum and hover on a precision-calibrated magnetic field — no electricity, no batteries, no support — yet each speaks to a different owner. The Classic is the original, upright and understated. The Interstellar is the award-winning centerpiece, poised at 23.5°. The Future is the latest model, a 2-in-1 modular fountain-and-rollerball pen hovering at 60°. More than 400,000 people across 70+ countries write with a Hoverpen. This is how you find yours.
Which Hoverpen Should You Buy?
The three Hoverpens share a foundation, then diverge. Each pen is forged from a single block of aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum, through more than 100 fabrication processes, combining CNC-machined precision with a hand-finished, scratch-resistant anodized coating. Where they differ is how you write with them and what each one says. Choose the Hoverpen Classic for the original gravity-defying pen at its most accessible. Choose the Hoverpen Interstellar for an award-winning centerpiece, or a gift that surprises. Choose the Hoverpen Future for a sophisticated fountain pen — with a rollerball nib on hand when you want it. Here is how the three compare at a glance.
| Hoverpen Classic | Hoverpen Interstellar | Hoverpen Future | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $72 | $99 | $159 |
| Writing type | Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Fountain / Rollerball / 2-in-1 |
| Hover angle | Upright | 23.5° | 60° |
| Refill | D1 Schmidt ballpoint | D1 Schmidt ballpoint | Schmidt 888 rollerball / K5 converter |
| Premium options | Color choices | 18K Gold ring, Gift Set, Meteorite | 18K Solid Gold Nib |
| Awards | — | TIME Best Inventions 2022, A′ Design Platinum, MUSE Gold | — |
| Best for | First-timers, minimalists | Gifting, statement desk piece | Fountain-pen lovers, daily writers |
Hoverpen Classic: The Original Gravity-Defying Pen
The Hoverpen Classic is the world’s first Hoverpen. It was the pioneer of the category. Sold at $72, it is the most accessible Hoverpen and the natural first pen for anyone new to the idea of a pen that floats.
It writes with an international-standard D1 Schmidt ballpoint cartridge for a smooth, reliable line, and it ships with a spare blue refill in the box. Spin it between tasks for a silent fidget ritual, then set it back to float. It comes in Dark Grey, Midnight Blue, and Pearl Grey.
The Classic is the right pick if you want a refined desk centerpiece without the premium editions, or a first gravity-defying pen for someone discovering the design. Explore the Hoverpen Classic to see the finishes.
Hoverpen Interstellar: The Award-Winning Showpiece
The Hoverpen Interstellar is Novium's most decorated pen. It hovers at 23.5° — the same tilt as Earth's axis — and was named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2022, where editors described it as sitting between utility and magic. It also holds the Platinum A′ Design Award and MUSE Design Gold.
At its core, the Interstellar is a ballpoint pen that starts at $99 and uses the same D1 Schmidt cartridge as the Classic. It comes in four finishes — Space Black, Starlight Silver, Mars Magma, and Neptune Blue — each on a matching black pedestal.
From there, it offers more ways to own it than any other Hoverpen:
- 18K Gold-plated ring ($129) — a gold accent that catches the light as the pen spins.
- Meteorite Embedded ($399) — the limited edition, hand-inlaid with an authentic piece of the Muonionalusta meteorite. Formed roughly 4.56 billion years ago, it is likely the oldest object you will ever hold, and it is crafted in small batches each week.
- Interstellar Gift Set ($239) — the Hoverpen paired with a display dock, a notebook, and productivity cards in gift-ready packaging.
This is the Hoverpen to choose when the moment matters — a promotion, a milestone, or a gift for someone who has everything. Discover the Hoverpen Interstellar, or go straight to the Interstellar Gift Set.
Hoverpen Future: The 2-in-1 for Fountain Pen Lovers
The Hoverpen Future is the only Hoverpen with a fountain pen nib. It is Novium’s newest model, hovers at 60°, and is a 2-in-1 pen with interchangeable nibs on a single body.
Starting at $159, the Future is built for people who care how a pen writes. The rollerball uses Schmidt 888 ceramic cartridges for a smooth, controlled flow. The fountain pen takes bottled ink of your choice through an included K5 European-spec converter. For the finest writing experience, an 18K Solid Gold Nib edition is available at $699 (only applicable with Deep Black).
The Hoverpen Future comes in Deep Black, Frost Silver, and Mist Blue. Choose the Future if you want a floating pen that doubles as a serious writing instrument. Explore the Hoverpen Future and its nib options.
What’s the Difference Between the Hoverpen Future and Interstellar?
The main difference is how you write with each Hoverpen. The Hoverpen Interstellar is a ballpoint pen that hovers at 23.5° and starts at $99. The Hoverpen Future is a fountain, rollerball, or 2-in-1 pen that floats at 60° and starts at $159. Choose the Interstellar for an award-winning ballpoint with the widest range of gift and premium editions. Choose the Future for a genuine fountain or rollerball writing experience.
A few more distinctions help the decision. The Interstellar uses the standard D1 ballpoint refill; the Future uses Schmidt 888 rollerball cartridges or a converter for bottled ink. The Interstellar carries the awards, including TIME Best Inventions 2022. Its premium path runs through the gold accent upgrade and the meteorite edition, while the Future’s premium path is the 18K solid gold nib. If the pen is a gift or a desk statement, the Hoverpen Interstellar is the safe answer. If it is for someone who writes by hand every day, the Future earns its place.
What Do All Three Hoverpens Share?
Every Hoverpen is CNC-machined from a single block of aerospace-grade aluminum and hovers on a precision-calibrated magnetic field — no battery, no electronics, no electricity. That shared engineering is the heart of the line.
All three are proudly made in Taiwan, hand-finished with a scratch-resistant anodized coating, and engineered to last for decades, backed by a 2-year warranty. Each uses dependable German-engineered Schmidt ink refills. And each delivers the same quiet ritual: spin, think, write. This is what Novium means by intentional design meeting precision engineering.
Hoverpen Comparison: Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hoverpen is best for gifting?
The Hoverpen Interstellar Gift Set is the best Hoverpen for gifting. At $239, it pairs the award-winning Interstellar with a display dock, a notebook, and productivity cards in gift-ready packaging — a complete, impressive present rather than a single item.
Which Hoverpen is a fountain pen?
Only the Hoverpen Future is available as a fountain pen. It also comes as a rollerball or a 2-in-1. The Hoverpen Classic and Interstellar are ballpoint pens.
Do Hoverpens need batteries or electricity?
No. Every Hoverpen floats on a calibrated magnetic field with no batteries, charging, or electronics. It stays suspended until you pick it up to write.
Are the ink refills the same across models?
The Classic and Interstellar both use the international-standard D1 Schmidt ballpoint refill, so they are interchangeable. The Future uses Schmidt 888 ceramic rollerball cartridges, or a K5 converter for bottled ink in fountain-pen mode.
Which Hoverpen hovers at 23.5 degrees?
The Hoverpen Interstellar hovers at 23.5°, matching Earth’s axial tilt. The Classic stands upright, and the Future floats at 60°.
Find Your Hoverpen
Whichever you choose, you get the same gravity-defying pen that 400,000+ people keep on their desks. Start with the Classic, gift the Interstellar, or write with the Future.
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