Pens

[ducktapehero]

I've been looking for a good pen. I want a good solid pen but really don't want a "tactical" pen. I really like the Countycomm Embassy pens but also like the looks of this....

http://www.coloradopen.com/product/Retro_1951_Tornado_Roller_Ball_Red/retro_1951_tornado_pens

Does anyone have any experience with this or something similar? Any other suggestions? I want a big heavy "man's" pen that is durable and rugged but also classy looking, and also somewhere around $50 or less.

Thanks guys!!! 

[ari6126]

I've played with them, they are nice and hefty. I think you would be pretty happy with one.

[TheRodfather]

Just curious... what's wrong with a Parker Jotter with a "space pen" refill?  At most 10 bucks combined.

[ari6126]

Just curious... what's wrong with a Parker Jotter with a "space pen" refill?  At most 10 bucks combined.

The Tornado is much heavier.

[ducktapehero]

Just curious... what's wrong with a Parker Jotter with a "space pen" refill?  At most 10 bucks combined.

Nothing wrong with it, but my birthday's coming up and I want my wife to spend more than 10 bucks on me. 

[ari6126]

It looks like Overstock.com has some good deals on the Retro 51. http://www.overstock.com/Office-Supplies/Retro-51-Tornado-Red-Acrylic-Rollerball-Pen/4030506/product.html?rcmndsrc=2

[ducktapehero]

Me really likes this one...

http://www.penherostore.com/servlet/the-896/Sheaffer-500-Bright-Chrome/Detail

[Nikos]

Just curious... what's wrong with a Parker Jotter with a "space pen" refill?  At most 10 bucks combined.

Ink boogies... 

[NutSAK]

Just curious... what's wrong with a Parker Jotter with a "space pen" refill?  At most 10 bucks combined.

Ink boogies... 

You know, I used to have the same issue with space pen refills, until I went with the fine tip--no more boogies!

The fine tip is more like the width of most mediums anyway...

[John]

For your b/day   your wife should really be looking at a Rick Hinderer Ti pen  

[Mr. Whippy]

Recently, Benner got me to thinking.

I began using the very nice Cross pens I've been given for graduations.  Really enjoy them.  Are they still considered a nice pen?

(I think they have an engraving service, you could get "Ducktapehero" engraved on it  )

[Andreas]

I'm guessing a Inka Pen is too "gadgety"?

[Benner]

Just curious... what's wrong with a Parker Jotter with a "space pen" refill?  At most 10 bucks combined.

Ink boogies... 

Damn them ink bogies! 

Lamy make a good pen FWIW.

[jekostas]

I'm a big fan of a nice Rotring Freeway.  I have one paired up with a Pilot G2 gel ink refill in fine - it's the pen I use to write all my contracts with at work.  Nice, solid, German-made aluminium pen.

[ducktapehero]

I really like this too. I do like Sharpies and this looks great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mr-Pinstripe-5016-Sherpa-Pen-Holder-Your-Sharpie-/290480228839?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a1f889e7#ht_5718wt_907