Why Fisher Space/Bullet Pens?

Esav Benyamin said:
You're serious?

Any office clerk will need to write permanently, filling forms, making notes or memos, or signing documents, for which pencil is inappropriate. An executive on any level, not just a lawyer, would need a pen for this even more than the clerk.

I carry a pocket notepad and pen routinely, for notes that a pencil would not write nearly as well, given the small size of the pages.

I get together with Collucci about every week at a local diner, and one of the first things he does after we settle in and order our food is turn the paper placemat over, pull out his bullet pen, and sketch something -- generally a knife idea. :)

Literacy. What a concept.
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Yes, I was serious, not trying to be a smart ass. Having spent my life as a blue collar tradesmen I don't think in terms of office work. In the machine shop we always used pencil for the math on the side of the drawing. I'm just used to using a pencil I guess.

Sorry if I offended your concept of literacy or something!
 
I've had a Fisher bullet pen for years now. Luckily I've had no problems with it.

I recommend it for anyone who is considering one.
 
I believe that I have enough Fisher refills to last me a lifetime, years ago I bought a bunch cheap from a local store that was closing, I have only finished the ink in one because I rotate EDC pens. I have broken one Fisher pen (an economy model) and lost one bullet. I have many pens that are not by Fisher but that use Parker type refills and I can put a Fisher refill with adapter in them (I also like Spanish Inoxcrom gel refills that fit them), I have not seen a bullet pen for years but I found some well made clones that take the Parker type refills.

The problems that I have had with Fisher over the years are:

- Some refills have leaked a bit from the back, I use them anyway, the inside of the Parker adapter gets dirty but the ink stays inside and does not flow out into the pen.

- The fine refills sometimes don't flow well (the mediums work fine).

What I like about Fisher:

- The refills don't dry out over time.

- They do write in more surfaces, angles and at high altitude better than others.

- They fit in many pens, even my decades old Parker jotter.

- I found a bunch cheap (he he).

Luis
 
jackknife said:
Ditto. I carry a 2 1/2 inch wood pencil stub with eraser in my pocket. Always writes, weighs nothing.

I was always curious as to why someone would carry a pen all the time exept for a police officer or lawyer.
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pencils arent very good for writing checks, for one thing.

and i do like the fishers, i have 3 or 4 of them, but imho they could improve the ink flow some. the ones i have just dont write smoothly imho.
 
I had picked up several Stowaways years ago. I used to hand them out. Recently I came across a few I'd stashed over fifteen years ago at least. Worked fine. I was happy to see they are making them again, with and without the clip, in different colors now, too.
 
I used to have to write reports in ink outdoors in any weather, and Space Pens didn't stop working. The case of my ancient Bullet finally split and the pen wouldn't stay together, so I mailed it back to Fisher and they sent me a brand new one.
 
I used to carry just a regular papermate type pen in my back pocket for years. But that, as you would guess, leaves a mark on your pocket after awhile.

So I eventually purchased the bullet pen, and I love it. Would I write a novel with it? No, but it is extremely handy. I just drop it in my pocket every morning, whether jeans or business attire, and it's always there.

And very handy when you are out at a restaurant or in a store and need to jot something down.

I cannot recall having any problems with the ink.

Glenn
 
I just picked up a chrome Bullet pen. So far, I'm very pleased by it. So compact and I've found a need for it almost everyday since I got it. Seems to write very smooth. I think I will pick up a fine refill though. . .
 
Hmm.

I'm a student, so I need to use a pencil for calculations.

For note taking, I just use cheap ballpoint pens since I always lose a whole bunch.
 
After the second refill failed within a short period of time, I have stopped using it. The pen also falls easily out of a shirt pocket.
 
I picked up a space pen/wallet combo about a year ago and while not my primary pen (I like G2's) it has come in handy a zillion times. I have noticed that keeping it in my back pocket it must keep the ink a little warmer and it writes very smooth...vs when I have left it in my car or on my desk.

Just my .02 cents.
 
You would be amazed at how many people need to carry pens all day long...the whole foodservice industry (minus McDonalds) carries pens all day. I EDC a Fisher Space Pen because it is small and dependable, however, I prefer Zebra F-402, far more comfortable and writes nicer.
 
I've been carrying a black bullet Space Pen for years now. It makes a great emergency pen, and fits anywhere. For serious writing, I usually use a gel or fountain pen though.

Guy
 
I have alot of nice pens but I like the Fishers because they're tough, they fit in a mission wallet, and since I have 6-7 of the things they always turn up when I need a pen quick!
Matt
 
I stick with a Parker Jotter and a box of Bics. When they can develope a theft proof pen I will look to investing in something cool and reliable.
 
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