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Fisher Space Pen Military Pen

Item # 691132

$12.00

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Made especially for the U.S. armed forces, this rugged pen can write nearly anywhere, on nearly anything.

Replaceable pressurized ink cartridge continuously feeds ink to the tungsten carbide ball, allowing pen to write at any angle--even upside down
Thixotropic ink writes smoothly and dependably on most surfaces, even under water, on photographs, in freezing cold, extreme heat and in space!
Stainless steel, precision-machined socket prevents leaks and oozing yet delivers uniform ink flow
Revolving ball liquefies the ink so that it writes more smoothly, more dependably and longer than most pens
Medium point, black ink

Since 1967, Fisher Space Pens have been used by American astronauts on all manned space flights.

Made in USA.

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Fisher Space Pen Military Pen Specs

Specification	Description
Best use	Casual
Length	5.5 inches
Weight	1 ounce

Fisher Space Pen Military Pen Customer Reviews

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Fisher Space Pen Military Pen

4.7

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable grip (8)
Glides smoothly (8)
Ink dries quickly (8)
Long lasting ink (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday use (8)
Taking notes (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (7)
- Primary use:
- Personal (8)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Aug

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The only pen you'll ever need

By drewjaz

from Del Rio, TX

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Pros

Burly
Comfortable Grip
Doubles as a prybar
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight

Cons

Uncomfortable Grip

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

This pen is perfect for someone who shops at REI. I used to be able to get them on base, but I had to move and couldn't find them anymore. REI to the rescue.

In any case, I have used this pen in sub-zero temps on the flightline, while SCUBA diving (it works, but just take a pencil), and in the waterproof journal I kept during a month in Thailand. It's worked perfectly in every situation. Next stop, space...

Only drawback is that it's a metal pen, so if you deathgrip it and write 20 pages, it's going to leave a mark.

Nice features: most waterproof paper has a waxy texture and other pens won't write on it; the whole body of the pen is metal, so you can use it as a MacGyver type tool (it works well as a prybar and box opener); one hand operation beats other Fischers; fits well in pen pockets on uniforms.

Sep

2007

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Pen Ever!!!

By Kyle the Geocacher

from Austin, TX

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Long Lasting Ink

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Extended Writing Periods

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

I picked up this pen out of curiosity and because I wanted something reliable when I am out signing geocaching logs. This pen is incredible. It feels great in your hand, it glides smoothly across surfaces, and the ink never dries out!

The pen quickly shifted from my geocaching backpack to my front pocket and travels with me everywhere now.

Feb

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great all around pen.

By Pastafarian

from Troy, MI

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Long Lasting Ink

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

A bit on the heavy side, but also indestructable. I use it every day. Great value. The original fill is still going strong after more than three months. One hand operation sold me on this model over the other fishers.

Aug

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Pen!!!

By boomheadshot117

from West Coast, USA

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Convenient actuation
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Long Lasting Ink
Secure clip
Writes great on pads

Cons

Blob when start writing

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Extended Writing Periods
Extreme conditions
Taking Notes
Weather proof paper

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

I've found that this is a very convenient pen, and it is perfectly at home in anything from a flight suit pen sleeve to the spirals of a notepad. Overall I think it is an amazing value, much more convenient to me than the bullet pen, albeit a small sacrifice on space. Five stars, amazing product.

The only con is a small blob of ink after you haven't written anything for a while. This is due to the pressurized cartridge. I don't notice it because when I take notes, I do not care if the header has a small blob of ink or the like.

Jul

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Close, but has drawbacks

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

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Pros

Cons

Ink Smears Easily
Skips

Best Uses

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

The black matte finish is not grippy and the pen feels a bit too slippery for easy writing. I would choose a different Fisher model because of this.

The space pen refill may write well in extreme conditions, but the drawback is that it tends to glob when it first touches the paper and can skip a bit. Under ordinary conditions, most other ball point pen cartridges are better than the Fisher space pen cartridge. I would recommend it only for extreme use.

Mar

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Must Have

By Rob Rotten

from Petaluma, Ca

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Long Lasting Ink

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

Amazing pen. Writes without a problem in the rain. Very impressed...

Jan

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Pen Ever!!!

By Ketchikan

from Joliet, Illinois

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Long Lasting Ink

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Professional Documents
Taking Notes
Writing EMS Run Reports

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

As a Paramedic I work in many different environments. I need pens that are reliable in any weather and anytime. The Fisher Pens are the BEST!!! No other pen I have used performs as well as the Fisher Space Pen!!! I own three of these and I am sure I will buy more!!!

Jul

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I hate this product...

By Buddy

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Taking Notes
Writing in space

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

...because I've stopped carrying my Mont Blanc ballpoint and my Waterman fountain pen w/italic nib!These are just really nice pens for [$]. Bomber, convenient, comfy. Just as happy writing field notes in the rain as taking notes in a meeting.

Nov

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The HumVee of Pens

By Blue Wave Chris

from Maui, Hawaii

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Writes At All Angles
Writes in Rain

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Paperwork in the field
Professional Documents
Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Military Pen:

These pens are built bomber tough to hold up in outdoor conditions. You can write at any angle, even upside down or up against a wall, without skipping or shaking. I have them stashed in a number of places so whenever I have to write important stuff down I have one handy. Pair this with the Write-In-The-Rain pad for a fantastically durable note and info taking set up.