Fisher Space Pens

I just bought one a day ago from Staples. Black bullet, matte. I use it alongside my Waterman FP, and although it does not write as smooth, it does make a good utilitarian pen.

Just a question, how long does the cartridge/ ink barrel last?
 
Yes, my EDC pen is a Fisher chrome bullet pen that rides in the front pocket of my jeans. It does what I ask of it. No complaints.
 
comet said:
I find they all blob up too much. I bought a Fisher pen and frankly don't get what all the fuss is about. :confused:
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The fuss:

(1) The bullet style is very compact and allows the pen to be carried in any pocket.
(2) The ink cartridge will allow you to write at any angle. Very handy for allowing one to use any reasonably stable surface as a writing backstop.
 
I bought a green laquered space pen which blotted when I wrote. It always left a blob of ink at the beginning of my writing. The damn cartridge leaked all over the laquered casing, staining it permanently. Cougar suggested trying isopropyl alcohol which probably would have worked had I gotten to it quickly enough. Obviously, though my experience isn't typical. Blobbing maybe but not leaking. I wouldn't discourage you from buying a bullet pen. I'm only making the personal observation that because of my experience I won't be buying another one. They are very compact, aesthetically easy on the eye, and of course will write when and where other instruments won't which is why they are so popular. And affordability is another plus. If you choose to buy one, look at www.penwa.com and www.goldspot.com. I've had positive buying experiences from both. I confess I may change my mind after listening to others. It's too bad the blobbing problem is so difficult. Maybe a fine refill is the way to go. Don't know.

Kref
 
I've got a Bullet and I was disappointed with the writing quality. It is a bit blobby. But I tucked it into my cases4less pouch with a leatherman wave, a four bit screwdriver and a minimag. I know it will always work to take down a number, etc., it just isn't very good for fine writing.
 
For the record, the two Fishers that globbed on me were both bullet style. My military style has never globbed. Neither has the refill I bought for my Parker Jotter. I wonder if they use extra-cheapo cartridges for the Staples bullet pens.
 
I have two bullets, the first one a smaller model without a clip has been retired after traveling around the world with me(too much sentimental value, I'm afraid it'll get lost), the other sits in my pocket every day or clipped to my neck chain, I'll go out of the way to use my Fisher.

The only problem I ever had with the cartridge was when I used an Eversharp refill, the fisher refills are a little more expensive but definitely better.
 
HEY! I just went to the Fisher site, and noticed that they now have a camo bullet pen. Was wondering when they would finally make one. I will order a few of those.
 
Blobbing,

As I mentioned I bought a bunch of economy Fisher pens at a sale, this was years ago, I can say that at least half of the refills blob, some have leaked a bit from the back, all are usable, none writes as smooth as my Parker or Inoxcrom refills or even some disposables, but they do write reliably.

Just last weekend my wife paid for something with a credit card and the voucher felt kind of waxy or something, she tried to sign but her pen would not write, the salesman's pen would not either, I lend her my Fisher and it worked perfectly.

I did not mention that I also have the Fisher Special edition Stowaway model with gold recovered from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Atocha, it's even smaller and thinner that the bullet.

Luis
 
Don Luis said:
Just last weekend my wife paid for something with a credit card and the voucher felt kind of waxy or something, she tried to sign but her pen would not write, the salesman's pen would not either, I lend her my Fisher and it worked perfectly.


Luis
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That's what I like about these things, those 'Here-I-come-to-save-the-day' type of situation.
 
Well, I couldn't decide really whether I wanted a bullet, a twistie, or a clickie space pen, so I bought all three. Now is that OCD or what!? I oughta be satisfied with at least one of them, though. Lotsa folks seem to like those bullets, about everyone has one.
 
martin j said:
FWIW I just mentione this on another thread but this is a new "gadget " pen I like, it does not "glob" on me so far like Space Pens (I've had the Inka for almost two month now)
http://www.inkacorp.com
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FYI.....Inka uses Fisher refills. Here is an email response I got from Greg at Inka about what type of refills they use.

Hi Ken,

We use Fisher. I am interested in you experience with Fisher refills. We want to supply the best possible refills in our pens, and if you have suggestions of other manufacturers we are interested.

Thanks,
Greg

Greg Adelman
Inka Corporation
 
K.V. Collucci said:
Yeah, it looks cool but it still uses the Fisher refills which have a tendency to glob up and/or leak. I do find that the fine point refills don't glob up as often or at all.
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Looks like fine-point is the way to go, then.
 
I just received another email from Greg and he informs me that Fisher has since corrected the refill glob and leak problem. He stated that Fisher had told him that a bad batch of refills got out. The new refills he received have not shown globbing or leaks.
 
K.V. Collucci said:
I just received another email from Greg and he informs me that Fisher has since corrected the refill glob and leak problem. He stated that Fisher had told him that a bad batch of refills got out. The new refills he received have not shown globbing or leaks.
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Good info there.

The globbing issue is what had me not so keen on my chrome bullet. I'll try a new refill and see how that goes.
 
The occasional glob is a small price to pay for a pen that will write when I need it to. I've noticed that mine only globs when it hasn't been used much. :confused:
There are "finer" pens on the market, but the Fishers win in the reliability department.

Paul
 
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