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

[TheRodfather]

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. 

Best answer ever... so in that case, go for a Mont Blanc.  LOL

[ducktapehero]

WOOHOO!!!! I got a "best answer ever" nomination!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!!!!  

[NutSAK]

I bought two of the Retro 51 pens from Overstock (thanks for the link ari).

I'll let you know what I think of them when they arrive.

[frugalscotty]

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

That is really neat. Although I think I would not carry it for fear of losing something that spendy.

[ducktapehero]

I decided on the black Embasy pen from County Comm. Or at least I THINK that's what the wife is getting me. I'm hoping she gets it engraved for me.

http://countycomm.com/PEN.htm

[NutSAK]

I received my Retro 51's yesterday, and I'm impressed.  The weight and balance is good, the tactile feel of the knurling and smooth retract is very nice.  The rollerballhas a nice smooth feel and doesn't seem to bleed like some.

I bought the Route 66 one for myself and the leather one for SWMBO, and they're both handsome.

[ducktapehero]

I got my Embassy pen a couple of days ago. My wife got it engraved for me but had trouble finding an engraver. Anyway, this thing is nice. I got the aluminum black one instead of the stainless steel one and I'm glad. This is a pretty heavy pen, I can't even imagine how heavy the stainless one is. It's just a touch shorter than I thought it would be but actually that makes it just a bit more handy. I love this thing. I wanted a heavy duty pen but I didn't want one that looked like a dagger. The rounded edges will keep me from stabbing myself.

I would post pix but cannot get a decent pic. Here's the link of what they look like again for those who haven't seen it....


http://countycomm.com/PEN.htm

[edcgear]

Take a look at Zebra pens here

http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Zebra_Stainless_Steel.html

Or Fisher Space Pen here

http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Zebra_Stainless_Steel.html

Personaly I like Fisher Trekker, but think this will be great for you:

http://www.spacepen.com/blacktitaniummillenniumii-3.aspx

  Sorry just realized it's well over what you'd like to spend....

[Neil]

I got my Embassy pen a couple of days ago. My wife got it engraved for me but had trouble finding an engraver. Anyway, this thing is nice. I got the aluminum black one instead of the stainless steel one and I'm glad. This is a pretty heavy pen, I can't even imagine how heavy the stainless one is. It's just a touch shorter than I thought it would be but actually that makes it just a bit more handy. I love this thing. I wanted a heavy duty pen but I didn't want one that looked like a dagger. The rounded edges will keep me from stabbing myself.

I would post pix but cannot get a decent pic. Here's the link of what they look like again for those who haven't seen it....


http://countycomm.com/PEN.htm

I'm not big on the "tactical" pens but I like the look of that.  Looks good and solid without looking like it was made to be anything other than a pen.

[sawman]

I got my Embassy pen a couple of days ago. My wife got it engraved for me but had trouble finding an engraver. Anyway, this thing is nice. I got the aluminum black one instead of the stainless steel one and I'm glad. This is a pretty heavy pen, I can't even imagine how heavy the stainless one is. It's just a touch shorter than I thought it would be but actually that makes it just a bit more handy. I love this thing. I wanted a heavy duty pen but I didn't want one that looked like a dagger. The rounded edges will keep me from stabbing myself.

I would post pix but cannot get a decent pic. Here's the link of what they look like again for those who haven't seen it....


http://countycomm.com/PEN.htm

I'm glad you got one you like.  And yes, a pen that is too heavy can be a challenge to write with.  I once had a brass bullet pen (not to be confused with space pen) from brigadeqm many years ago - and I mean made from actual brass shells - took a Parker refill - and it was super heavy.  I loved the pen but it was overkill.  I like some of the Cross pens and have a small collection of those in various finishes.