Brass Bullet Space Pen
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Why we picked it
Pressurized thixotropic ink writes upside-down, underwater, in vacuum
Fisher Space Pen's Bullet is the pen that went to the Moon in 1968 — same shape, same pressurized cartridge, same gas-charged thixotropic ink that writes upside-down, underwater, in vacuum, and from -30°F to +250°F. The brass body is one solid piece (not assembled halves), the cap posts on the back during use to extend grip length, and the pressurized cartridge writes for roughly 100 years of light use or 30 years of heavy use before the ink reservoir empties. r/EDC, r/BuyItForLife, and r/PenAddict all surface the Bullet as the consensus pocket pen; it's pocketable (~4" closed), survives keys-and-coins pocket abuse, and writes on wet paper, greasy surfaces, and overhead onto a ceiling. The brass version develops a patina over years of use that owners universally prefer.
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Price History
Current price: $99.00
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Pressurized thixotropic ink writes upside-down, underwater, in vacuum
- +Brass body is one solid piece — no seams to crack
- +Posted cap extends grip to writing length
- +Writes from -30°F to +250°F (chrome version was used on Apollo missions)
- +Refillable cartridge lasts 30-100 years of typical use
- +Made in Boulder City, NV at Fisher's original factory since 1948
Cons
- -Heavier than ballpoint pens of similar size
- -Smaller hands may find the 4" closed length short
- -Pressurized ink is thicker than gel pens — line width varies
- -Brass develops patina; if you prefer mirror-polish, the chrome version stays shinier
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
Return Policy
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