Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pen, Ballpoint, Black Ink, Matte Black, Pocket Clip, Gift Box, Made in the USA

Great pen. And the bullet pen I got was small and sturdy. Easily fit into front or back pockets. You'll always have a pen when you need it. A great gift for anyone. And it writes upside down! The thickness is nominal, easy to carry around. The color comes in shiny (spicy) metal or dark metal. An original and though there's been copies, not as good as the original.

Feels and looks very well built. Small size perfect for EDC and has a little heft to it as a nod to its quality. Feels nice in the hand with the cap attached and writes fine. I do wish more ink came out while writing but it gets the job done.

The media could not be loaded. I heard about the Fisher Space Bullet Pen on another website showcasing the best-rated pens on the internet. I was shopping for a quality pen that I could use for writing on a daily basis, such as jotting down ideas or coming up with that next great blockbuster.I picked the matte black version of the Fisher Bullet Space Pen because it included a clip to attach to a pocket or a notebook.When I received the pen, I will admit, I immediately became worried that I made a bad purchase. IT'S SO SMALL!!! I saw pictures, and read descriptions, but I never considered how small of a footprint it actually leaves! It quickly changed once I removed the cap and attached it to the end of the base of the pen. It was a standard size pen at that point, so it was time to try it out.I'm into the ”Everday Carry” lifestyle, and the Fisher Bullet Space Pen has not let me down! I have a writing kit that I carry with me to work when I want to work on a project during lunch breaks, and it's small stature allows me to comfortably carry it in the kit. Also, I have a pocket Field Notes notebook that I attached a clip to, and then I connected the pen to it, and carry it in my lapel pocket for whenever I come up with something I need to write down when I can't have my phone out. It's great to have that luxury of discretion!It is now my go-to pen for most planning and projects. It does not smudge, it writes smoothly, fits comfortably in my hand, and doesn't bleed through any and all standard paper types!The manufacturer states that the ink will last a long time, so I'm not too worried about getting a refill anytime soon. I would like to see a matte red and matte blue version with corresponding ink, as I would immediately buy those to add to my collection of writing tools!I highly recommend this pen!

UPDATE 06/21: I've carried this pen everyday since March 16 (now June 21) and the clip has never moved, in the slightest. Five Star rating still stands.Perfect EDC (Every Day Carry) pen. At work I carry it in my trouser pocket, at play I carry it in my fifth pocket. It's barely noticeable while carrying and changes to a full size pen when the cap is placed. The pen is thin, like a traditional BIC pen, and the clip keeps it from rolling off desks.The infamous clip: I've carried the pen everyday since March 16th (now April 8th) and the clip has never moved, doesn't feel like it's going to move nor does it feel like it's going to snap/break. Maybe Fisher slides them on tighter than before during manufacturing, maybe I got lucky, maybe some others got unlucky, who knows. Remember, I use the clip daily. FYI, there are replacement clips available.The cap: There's some reviews that claim the cap is loose. I've tried violently shaking the pen holding just the cap (thinking forcing ketchup out of a bottle) in it's closed and open position and it didn't move. Either people don't know how to put the pen cap on properly or their rubber o-ring is damaged, compromising the seal it creates when the pen is closed. Here's a tip: when you take off or put on the cap, do it while twisting the cap. It's that much easier to take off the cap and it creates a better seal when closing it.The ballpoint: The pen writes better than most ballpoint pens but don't try to compare it to a Mont Blanc or something of that nature. I'll order one soon but many have said the fine point ink cartridge writes several steps above the medium ink cartridge, which ships with the pen.Writeability(?)/clogging: Some reviews mention clogging and skipping. I use the pen every day, several times a day and I've never come across this. When I use my pen for the first time in the morning, it gets right to writing without any delay. I think others have a faulty cartridge; I know someone who's contacted Fisher about this and was sent a replacement cartridge, free of charge. And yes, it works great upside down, on greasy paper (WD-40) and on wet paper (spilled water bottle). It even wrote on a white subway tile (kitchen back-splash).Portability: This pen defines portability. I saw a complaint about the pen not having a key ring; reviewer should have looked at the Fisher trekker Space Pen.TIP: Fisher warranties this pen much like Zippo warranties their lighters; if there is anything mechanically wrong with the pen, send it in and they will repair or replace it. The Fisher website has more details.I've included two pictures for size comparison.

Love this pen, I use it everyday for quick notes and general writing. The size is perfect for a pocket or small notebook and since it is refillable you can experiment with a different variety of colors and thicknesses. The pen life has been super long so far but I would look into different refills because the writing quality is kinda blotchy (not a fountain pen).

Space pen bullet next to Big I Design slim bolt and a Machine Era brass.Pros:-Writes well-Small and compact-Overall well made-Dont notice it in your pocketCons:-rattled open or closed-Not sure how well the finish will hold up(I'll report back)-There are better writing pens but this will always be in your pocketThis pen is cheap yet made well. It's so small closed up you won't notice it in your pocket or purse. Since it's so small you'll always have it with you.I had a very annoying rattle when closed and with the cap posted. The fix I read about was electric tape. Instead I used heat shrink tubing on the end of the cartridge to stop in from rattling. Kind of ridiculous Fisher doesn't have tighter tolerances. I knocked one full star off for this oversite.Great pen, I recommend it. If yours rattle's you could always send it back and get a replacement that hopefully has better tolerances.