Space Pen

ink is pressurized so it writes over many things/in many different conditions. the bullet pens are cool because they go from truly pocket sized to a full sized pen.

Pete
 
I've got the Fisher Bullet Space Pen. I love it. It sits comfortably at the bottom of my pocket. I can write with it at any angle on practically any surface.

Are you saying $15 is expensive for a pen? Maybe compared to a 10 cent Bic, but it writes a whole lot better too. Plus, I've spent a heck of a lot more than $15 for a pen before, but have been much less satisfied. LOL.
 
i like the space pen to carry in my pocket or wallet to use on various materials and at all angles but would never consider using one as an EDW (every day writer). i have literally dozens of $1 pens that write 10 times better than any space pen ive used. i have to write a lot so i pay attention to this probably more than most.

they are great for a pocket but id much rather have a 10 cent bic at work.
 
Second that. I carry a space pen, and it's fine for jotting down phone numbers, notes, and ideas. A "fine" writing instrument it is not, but it's convenient, practically weightless, and disappears in a pocket.
 
I carry a bullet pen in my key pouch.
Its not nice to write with, but its there when I need it and I know that it will work.
I also use the Fisher Military Cap-O-Matic at work. Simple, tough and quick to deploy. Love them.
 
MDBlades, if you look around some, you'll find that while $15 is not the cheapest pen, it's not that expensive ;)

I used to really like my Space Pen but the ink has become all globby (yes, that's a technical term). Does anyone know if there's a different refill that will fit this pen? I'd love to find a rollerball that would work or something in the gel ink realm would be nice. I hardly ever have to write upside down anymore.

Rob
 
Originally posted by Dr. Nick
I hardly ever have to write upside down anymore.
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LOL!! :D

I've heard that you can get Fisher refills replaced if they become globby. I've never pursued this myself though.

Btw, I do most of my writing with a gel ink pen as well. But I certainly don't find my Fisher to be particularly poor writing. I really do like writing with it in fact. :D
 
I bought the telescoping pen a few months ago, and it works great. It does not come with a clip, I bought that sep. from Fisher, and that also works fine. Writes pretty smooth, e-z to carry.
 
I have a bunch of Fisher refills that I once bought very cheap at a store that was closing, I use them mostly in other pens with the Parker type adaptor.

The problems I´ve had are that the fine points sometimes need to be rubbed on a scrap piece of paper before they start wtiting, the medium points don´t need that, also some of the refills have leaked a bit from the back, I´ve cleaned them and they work fine, doesn´t seem like much loss of ink.

I used to have a bullet pen and an astronaut model and they were very nice, too bad they were stolen, I still have one very thin model (special edition I believe) that contains some gold from the Atocha ship wrek.

In general good pens and good refills, I prefer a good fountain pen, but those cost a lot more than 15 dollars.
 
I've got several Bullets and I carry one everyday. The are sleek, simple, great looking, convenient to have, easy to carry, and very useful. You can carry a Bullet via clip a la traditional pen or you can forgo the clip entirely and carry it in the bottom of the pocket. Being so inexpensive and so practical, Bullets make great gifts for anyone.
 
I got the Bullet with the Stylus tip. Bad move! The tip broke off within the week and now has a sharp hole in the end.

I would not recomend the Stylus Tipped version.

Gadget54
 
When practical to do so, I use a fountain pen. Preferably, my Pelikan m800.

I'm not one of those people who go around starting pointless Mont Blanc vs. Pelikan debates, although if I were, I'd tell you flat out that that Pelikan wins, hands down. :)

That having been said, I own a Fisher Space Pen. Because while it's not a great all 'round pen, it does a fine job at what it's supposed to do - write on almost anything, at any angle.

Big negative - the thick "paste" that the pen uses as ink.

Big positive (aside from the writing on anything at any angle part) - it's small and neat-looking, in a minimalist, "all pens will look like this in the future world of 1980" sort of way.

Get yourself a Space Pen, sure. But also pick up a Sanford Uni-Ball Gel RT pen, a Pentel Hybrid Gel Grip pen, and maybe a Pilot ExecuGel. They're a few bucks each, at places like Staples or OfficeMax. And save the Space Pen for when you have to write on a piece of waxed paper directly over your head.
 
The Bullet is not fancy, but I actually give it good ratings for comfort of writing. As long as the cartridge you have in it is in good shape it makes an excellent writing instrument and it looks a lot more elegant than its cost would suggest.

--Bob Q
 
I keep a Fisher Space Pen in the car. No matter how hot or how cold it gets in the car I know the pen will write when I need it. In early September I needed it as I was the victim of a hit-and-run. The pen worked fine as I wrote his licence plate number on the palm of my hand :D. While it wasn't cold in September, it can get down to -40C (-40F, the scales meet there) in Ottawa in the winter. The Space Pen is rated to write at this temperature. In addition to hot and cold the pens write in all orientations (not just vertical tip down).
 
It's normal for the ink to get globby when it's almost out of ink. It'll ooze out when you're not using it. Wipe it off and leave it a few hours and see if there's a glob of ink on the point.

There have been some defective cartridges that do that when new, apparently because the gap between ball and socket is too wide. Fisher will replace them free.
 
Thanks for that info Cougar Allen. I was thinking it was a problem endemic to those refills. I'll just go get a new one. I really do like these pens and they write pretty well too. I don't think they can be beat for portability though.

Thanks,

Rob
 
i have been wanting to buy a fisher space pen, pref not off the 'net (why?? i dont know, i guess i could...) but i cant find anyone in austin texas who sells the things. office max/depot (always get confused, lol) used to sell them, but now when i am ready to buy one i find they have discontinued them for some reason, have called around w/no luck.

also worried about refills since no one sells them, i guess ya could buy a few w/the pen, i just dont get why they are so hard to find, ya would think good pen/cheap price every one wopuld sell them ala papermate/etc....

greg
 
Originally posted by SIFU1A
i have been wanting to buy a fisher space pen, pref not off the 'net (why?? i dont know, i guess i could...) but i cant find anyone in austin texas who sells the things. office max/depot (always get confused, lol) used to sell them, but now when i am ready to buy one i find they have discontinued them for some reason, have called around w/no luck.

also worried about refills since no one sells them, i guess ya could buy a few w/the pen, i just dont get why they are so hard to find, ya would think good pen/cheap price every one wopuld sell them ala papermate/etc....

greg
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Hi Greg,

My wife gave me a FSP a few years ago and it sits in my pocket or buttpack every day. It really comes in handy. I live in Leander, so I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I see someplace that sells them.
 
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