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Fisher Space Pen Military Pen

Fisher Space Pen Military Pen

Item # 691132
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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.

Item 691132

Fisher Space Pen Military Pen Specs

Specification

Description

Length5.5 inches
Weight1 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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    Feb

    28

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great all around pen.

    By Pastafarian

    from Troy, MI.

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Site Member

    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.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best Pen Ever!!!

      By Kyle the Geocacher

      from Austin, TX

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Site Member

      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.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        6

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        The only pen you'll ever need

        By drewjaz

        from Del Rio, TX

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Site Member

        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.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        15

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A Must Have

        By Rob Rotten

        from Petaluma, Ca

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Site Member

        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...

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          23

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best Pen Ever!!!

          By Ketchikan

          from Joliet, Illinois

          About Me Value Oriented

          Site Member

          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!!!

            • Primary use:
            • Business

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            13

            2009

             
            5.0

            I hate this product...

            By Buddy

            from Portland, OR

            About Me Quality Oriented

            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.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Nov

              22

              2008

               
              4.0

              The HumVee of Pens

              By Blue Wave Chris

              from Maui, Hawaii, USA

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              Site Member

              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.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Aug

                25

                2008

                 
                5.0

                Great Pen!!!

                By boomheadshot117

                from West Coast, USA

                About Me Quality Oriented

                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.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jul

                16

                2008

                 
                3.0

                Close, but has drawbacks

                By like2hike

                from Apex, NC

                About Me Value Oriented

                Site Member

                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.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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