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austinnh · 30 December 2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by London Gent

The Russians just used a pencil for their early space flights.... (apparently)

Awesome pen though!

The Russians used a grease pencil and wrote on hard plastic slabs. Clumsy and probably messy. You can't use a regular pencil in zero gravity because it creates dust. Without gravity this dust floats so you inhale and it gets in your eyes and any electronics.

Now pretty much every space agency uses the American space pen. It just works better.

austinnh · 30 December 2010, 08:19 AM

About the Fisher pens: I used a Fisher refill in my Parker Jotter for a while. I found that if I didn't use it for a long time, it would sometimes dry up and not write. I had to scribble with it for some time before it started flowing again.

Lion · 30 December 2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev

Hey Leo, my order was through http://www.cyberspacepens.com/about-us.html (no affiliation with them). They also have an ebay store with very good customer feedback.
http://myworld.ebay.com.au/cyber_space_pens

The shipping was very reasonable.

Trev, thanx for the links!!!

Lion · 31 December 2010, 01:34 AM

Well, it all your fault but I just ordered the Fisher Shuttle Series, model#B4, retractable pen and payed the extra two dollars to have them switch it to a fine cartridge!!!

Lol-x · 31 December 2010, 04:41 AM

Just as Rolex boasts of the 'hermetically sealed' oyster case so to does the Fisher Pen Co boast of the 'hermetically sealed' ball-pen refill.

Maybe that's the secret to a successful product

I love the 'bold' (broad) refill, its awesome

Lol-x · 31 December 2010, 07:05 AM

And this is a pen where the refills have an approximate usable life (not dry out) for 100 years.

So there you go, it could even outlast your Rolex

Jason71 · 31 December 2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmmp

I had one, which was promptly stolen off my desk, and your Rolex comparison is apropriate. Never tried mine underwater though. Is there really underwater paper?

http://www.extreme-exposure.com/?q=node/214

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Rickster · 31 December 2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

No I have not tried the 'lifetime ink supply' models. Surely that must mean that you get a lifetime of refills rather than a single refill being able to last a lifetime.

Great post! I was just on the site looking around and was blown away with the lifetime pen. It says it is not a refill pen and will be the last pen you buy. Pretty sweet. They cost less then I thought. Thanks again for posting.

Lol-x · 31 December 2010, 07:34 AM

You are welcome Rick.
There are 'lifetime pens' but there are only 3 models of those: Millenium, Millenium II and Mars. They are quite a bit more expensive than the Cap-O-Matic which is the pen that I personally own.

I can only speak for the Cap-O-Matic, apart from all the technical features, it does really write buttery smooth, almost rollerball like, but it is a ball-point.

Jason71 · 31 December 2010, 09:24 AM

Thanks Steve-o. I just ordered one of the hand-made pens. Looks to be top quality

Cannop · 31 December 2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmmp

I had one, which was promptly stolen off my desk, and your Rolex comparison is apropriate. Never tried mine underwater though. Is there really underwater paper?

My pen writes underwater. It writes lots of other words too!

nickriebe · 1 January 2011, 04:23 AM

I know some folks are modifying Zebra pens to allow fitment of the space pen refills... Think im going to try one and see how it turns out...

Lion · 5 January 2011, 10:28 AM

My Fisher B4 pen(black grid design slim profile) arrived today and I really like it...of course not as much as my MontBlancs but all in all a great pen. It writes beautifully and I payed the extra $2.00 for a fine refill!!!

Lol-x · 5 January 2011, 07:04 PM

Nice going Leo. I've been writing with my Cap-O-Matic today.

I'm looking to buy a bunch of these pens with "RolexForums.com" printed on the cap as giveaways.

Lion · 6 January 2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Nice going Leo. I've been writing with my Cap-O-Matic today.

I'm looking to buy a bunch of these pens with "RolexForums.com" printed on the cap as giveaways.

What a great idea to use these pens in giveaways...I'm sure they will be a hit!!!

Jason71 · 9 January 2011, 07:06 AM

Thanks alot for posting this thread Steve-o

I am a real sucker for things like this, and I received this item in the mail yesterday.

Thanks so much for starting this thread. I honestly cannot say enough good things about the quality of this writing instrument. I am very pleased, and am happy to have found this thread.

From their custom handmade collection:

Lion · 9 January 2011, 11:18 AM

Jason, what a beautiful pen you have there...what size cartridge are you using???

Jason71 · 9 January 2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Jason, what a beautiful pen you have there...what size cartridge are you using???

From their website:

The Mira Series uses the Parker style ink refill so we used a Fisher Space Pen SPR Series Pressurized Black Ink/ Medium Point ink Cartridge. It will take Parker inks and Gels, or the Fisher SPR series refills.

Lol-x · 9 January 2011, 07:36 PM

Congrats Jason

I'm glad to hear you like the handmade pen

The Fisher Space Pen refills do make a significant difference to the writing pleasure.

It's all about what works for you

Jason71 · 9 January 2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats Jason

I'm glad to hear you like the handmade pen

The Fisher Space Pen refills do make a significant difference to the writing pleasure.

It's all about what works for you

Thanks again

Trev · 10 January 2011, 08:41 PM

Cap-O-Matic arrived today from the US. Great value, looks pretty good too.

First thing I tried was writing upside down.

duckdown · 10 January 2011, 09:49 PM

What about those pens that cost hundreds? These are better?

Lion · 11 January 2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by duckdown

What about those pens that cost hundreds? These are better?

It just depends on what you like...I happen to enjoy and use fine fountain pens but I did recently buy a Fisher retractable space pen and carry it along with my fountain pens. For a ballpoint it does write very nicely!!!

Zed Homme · 11 January 2011, 02:14 PM

This pen looks very interesting. Can the cartridge be fitted into other pens? This pen would be great on a boat or airplane...

31 December 2010, 01:34 AM	#34
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Well, it all your fault but I just ordered the Fisher Shuttle Series, model#B4, retractable pen and payed the extra two dollars to have them switch it to a fine cartridge!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

31 December 2010, 04:41 AM	#35
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Just as Rolex boasts of the 'hermetically sealed' oyster case so to does the Fisher Pen Co boast of the 'hermetically sealed' ball-pen refill. Maybe that's the secret to a successful product I love the 'bold' (broad) refill, its awesome __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 December 2010, 07:05 AM	#36
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	And this is a pen where the refills have an approximate usable life (not dry out) for 100 years. So there you go, it could even outlast your Rolex __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 December 2010, 07:34 AM	#39
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	You are welcome Rick. There are 'lifetime pens' but there are only 3 models of those: Millenium, Millenium II and Mars. They are quite a bit more expensive than the Cap-O-Matic which is the pen that I personally own. I can only speak for the Cap-O-Matic, apart from all the technical features, it does really write buttery smooth, almost rollerball like, but it is a ball-point. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 December 2010, 09:24 AM	#40
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Thanks Steve-o. I just ordered one of the hand-made pens. Looks to be top quality __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

30 December 2010, 08:19 AM	#32
austinnh Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 156	About the Fisher pens: I used a Fisher refill in my Parker Jotter for a while. I found that if I didn't use it for a long time, it would sometimes dry up and not write. I had to scribble with it for some time before it started flowing again.

1 January 2011, 04:23 AM	#42
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	I know some folks are modifying Zebra pens to allow fitment of the space pen refills... Think im going to try one and see how it turns out... __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

5 January 2011, 10:28 AM	#43
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My Fisher B4 pen(black grid design slim profile) arrived today and I really like it...of course not as much as my MontBlancs but all in all a great pen. It writes beautifully and I payed the extra $2.00 for a fine refill!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 January 2011, 07:04 PM	#44
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Nice going Leo. I've been writing with my Cap-O-Matic today. I'm looking to buy a bunch of these pens with "RolexForums.com" printed on the cap as giveaways. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

9 January 2011, 07:06 AM	#46
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Thanks alot for posting this thread Steve-o I am a real sucker for things like this, and I received this item in the mail yesterday. Thanks so much for starting this thread. I honestly cannot say enough good things about the quality of this writing instrument. I am very pleased, and am happy to have found this thread. From their custom handmade collection: __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 January 2011, 11:18 AM	#47
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Jason, what a beautiful pen you have there...what size cartridge are you using??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

9 January 2011, 07:36 PM	#49
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Congrats Jason I'm glad to hear you like the handmade pen The Fisher Space Pen refills do make a significant difference to the writing pleasure. It's all about what works for you __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 January 2011, 08:41 PM	#51
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Cap-O-Matic arrived today from the US. Great value, looks pretty good too. First thing I tried was writing upside down.

10 January 2011, 09:49 PM	#52
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	What about those pens that cost hundreds? These are better? __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

11 January 2011, 02:14 PM	#54
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	This pen looks very interesting. Can the cartridge be fitted into other pens? This pen would be great on a boat or airplane...

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