Abstract: A multi-purpose writing instrument including a cylindrical casing having an upper end, a lower end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The lower end has a writing tip removably coupled thereto. The cylindrical side wall has an elongated recess formed therein extending between the upper end and the lower end. An elongated pivot bar is removably coupled with the cylindrical casing. The elongated pivot bar has an upper end and a lower end. The pivot bar is selectively received within the elongated recess of the cylindrical casing in a closed orientation. A needle assembly extends outwardly from the pivot bar. The lower end of the pivot bar has a ring pivotally coupled thereto. The ring is positionable between the lower end of the cylindrical casing and the writing tip thereof whereby the pivot bar can be raised for positioning within the elongated recess, lowered to a position perpendicular to the cylindrical casing, or removed from the cylindrical casing.