A single-handed applicator system includes an applicator, including a body and a bore defined by the body. The bore has a first end and a second end. The applicator includes a trigger, coupled to the body. The applicator includes a gear system, disposed within the body. The gear system engages with both a portion of a removable stylus and the trigger to actuate the trigger and rotate a gear along at least the portion of the removable stylus. The applicator system includes a delivery tube, configured to engage with the applicator at the first end of the bore. The applicator includes the removable stylus, configured to be received by the applicator at the second end of the bore. The removable stylus is configured to extend through both the bore and at least a portion of the delivery tube.