Writing implement with hinged clip

A writing implement comprising:

• a tubular body element extending longitudinally along a central axis and having an outer surface, and
• a clip comprising an arm extending substantially parallel to the central axis, between a front end and a back end, near which a first and a second flange extend towards the body element, the flanges being mounted on a pivot shaft in a direction perpendicular to the central axis, and around which the clip pivots between a closed position in which the arm comes in contact with the implement, and an open position,
• wherein the outer surface of the body element has a first and a second sunken region, one on each side of a first longitudinal plane passing through the central axis, and from which protrude a first and a second pin, both extending collinear to the pivot shaft,
• and wherein each of the first and second flanges has a portion located in the first and second sunken regions and comprises a housing in which the corresponding pin pivots.