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Fisher Space Pen Stowaway

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This pen combines a compact, stowaway design with a pressurized ink cartridge that allows the pen to write nearly anywhere, on anything.

Pressurized ink cartridge continuously feeds ink to the tungsten carbide ball, allowing pen to write at any angle--even upside down
Visco-elastic ink writes smoothly and dependably on most surfaces, even under water, over fingerprints, in freezing cold, extreme heat and in space!
Stainless-steel, precision-machined socket prevents leaks and oozing, yet delivers uniform ink flow
Small, compact design fits almost anywhere; measures 3.75 inches and weighs less than 0.2 ounces
Ink will not dry out for over 100 years
Black ink; medium point
Since 1967, Fisher Space Pens have been used by American astronauts on all manned space flights

Made in USA.

Item 701171

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Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Fisher Space Pen Stowaway

4.3

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Glides smoothly (5)
Ink dries quickly (5)
Lightweight (5)
Long lasting ink (3)

Cons

Uncomfortable grip (4)

Best Uses

Taking notes (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Budget shopper (5), Quality oriented (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Jan

2013

4.0

Write Ultralight

By think lite

from Little Rock, AR

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Pros

Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Tiny

Cons

Uncomfortable Grip

Best Uses

Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

Very light weight, a little uncomfortable to hold, I wouldn't want to write a novel or even a short story with it. Essentially a refill with an aluminum shell around it. Wish shell came in red if you drop it in the field, could be hard to find

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Oct

2012

3.0

Convenient, but cap falls off easily

By mmealy

from Washington, DC

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Pros

Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight

Cons

Cap falls off easily

Best Uses

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

I like a lot about the pen - its very small, writes well, always convenient. The only problem is that I find that the cap tends to fall off a lot when you don't want it to. I tend to store mine in the rings of a notebook, which makes the problem even worse. I'd probably get a click pen next time.

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Jun

2012

5.0

A wonderful little stowaway!

By llapgochist

from White Lake, MI

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Pros

Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight

Cons

Uncomfortable Grip

Best Uses

Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

This is a wonderful little pen, with emphasis on little. I wouldn't want to write a novel with it, as it it quite thin and thus not the most comfortable pen to write with. I've found that it's more comfortable once you realize that you don't have to bear down at all to get the ink to flow, so you don't have to grip it tightly.

It works as advertised, especially with a Rite in the Rain notepad. I didn't try writing through grease, but it can certainly write through water and at any angle. It slips nicely in the spiral binding of the small journal pad and stays put--which is good, because it's so small, it's easy to lose. Don't buy a black one unless you like playing hide-and-seek with yourself; I got a red one and am glad I did.

I have not had the issues with ink globs that others have reported. Mine delivers ink consistently and uniformly.

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Mar

2012

4.0

It's a pen- on steroids

By Critical eye

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight

Cons

Uncomfortable Grip

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

It's a great pen. If I could have, I would have given it 4.5 stars, because my only complaint was that it was a little skinny for me (I have big hands). Other than that, it was great! I highly recommend it. Oh, and right when I got it, I did a test. I took some Rite in the Rain waterproof paper, and was able to write underwater and upside down, but sadly I couldn't test it in space :(

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Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Small, portable, and did I mention small

By Chreekat

from on the road

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Pros

Capable
Portable

Cons

Uncomfortable Grip

Best Uses

Backup
Utility

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

I wanted a tiny pen, and this is a tiny pen. I carried one in my Leatherman Wave case (the elastic sides of the nylon case act as a perfect sheath for the pen), and was never for want of a writing utensil. The instances it came in handy are innumerable -- especially with a Moleskine in the back pocket.

The big sell is that it is still a Fisher space pen. The ink is perhaps not the smoothest, but it always flows so the pen is always reliable. Unlike regular ballpoints, it is guaranteed to work on, say, the back of your hand, or any other surface you may need to jot a note on.

This is not a desk pen, however. Not that any of you were under that impression.

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Sep

2009

5.0

most reliable small pen

By johnny99

from San Francisco, CA

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Pros

Lightweight
Small
Very reliable

Cons

Easy to lose
Not cheap anymore
Not Refillable

Best Uses

Carry with you everywhere
Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

At less than 4 inches long and a quarter inch in diameter, these Stowaway space pens are easy to carry round. When you open it up, it is 5 inches long and easy enough to write with. Unlike most other pens, the ink lasts for years without drying up or leaking and always writes smoothly. Drop one in your backpack and you can count on it still working a year from now, as long as you don't lose it.

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Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good emergency pen

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

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Pros

Long Lasting Ink

Cons

Ink Smears Easily

Best Uses

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

Fisher pens tend to suffer from globbing and skipping, but they work in extreme conditions. This model is very compact, basically a refill cartridge with a cap. Good to stow in a survival kit or other tight spot for "just-in-case" use. Due to it's small size and tendancy to glob, it is not great for daily or regular use. But it is a perfect emergency pen. It will work when you need it.

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Mar

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Pen!

By stumblefoot

from Locust Grove, VA

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Pros

Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Long Lasting Ink

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Taking Notes

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

I use this pen for taking notes out on the trail and I love it. I also keep one in my wallet since it is so small. I just wish I could find it more places.

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Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good little pen!

By BillK

from St Louis, MO

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Pros

Glides Smoothly
Long Lasting Ink
Small

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Fisher Space Pen Stowaway:

This pen is not much more than an ink cartridge in a case. The cap extends the body to a useable length.

I got it to drop into a pocket and have it go unnoticed until I needed it. So far - so good!