Pens....

[RichardJackson]

So I got fed up of Bics leaking in my pocket; pencils snapping or stabbing me; mechanical pencils snapping or dissembling....and took the plunge on a space pen.
Gorgeously simple, expensive, heavy enough to wear through my pocket...and easily lost.
So I didn't take it out except on special occaisions, like getting civilly partnered last Thursday.
And promptly lost it on the beach or in the restaurant after.......
Any ideas for a cheap, robust, light, non self destructing hard plastic pen with space-type refills that also doesnt wear through your pockets, your skin or your waterproof layers.....?
Cheers
Richard

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[Jared]

Pokka?

Pokka Pens

Pokka Pens

pokkapens.com

 

[Mesquite]

Pokka?

Pokka Pens

Pokka Pens

pokkapens.com

Interesting pens but I can only find them on Amazon and Heinie Hayes with no supplier of the refills even in the US

 

[RichardJackson]

Thanks; will give 'em a whirl!

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[RichardJackson]

Arent they fisher refills?

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[grainweevil]

Uni PowerTank, mayhap? Can't speak for indestructibleness, but at the price you could probably afford to experiment.

The Pokka pens look awfully like they're proprietary refills to me, plus the whole "change the refill with a pair of pliers" thing doesn't scream of great design. If you want a pen that short, there are other bullet pen types such as the Hightide Penco, or Kaweco make a short clicker, that take D1 refills - Schmidt and Tombow both make pressurised versions of those.

 

[nigelp]

Bic 4 colour pen. Or three colour and a pencil. Never had one leak and different colours for making notes annotated notes etc.

 

[Van-Wild]

Zebra X-701. Aircraft grade aluminium. Pocket clip. Never had one leak. About £8 off the usual sites.

 

[Jared]

Interesting pens but I can only find them on Amazon and Heinie Hayes with no supplier of the refills even in the US

Premium Pokka Pens

These pens take Pokka to the next level with premium features. All-Weather Pens feature genuine Fisher pressurized cartridges. They write upside down and in extreme temps. The ink is waterproof too! Our Super-Premium Blakk Jakk and Silver Bullet are machined from solid aluminum stock, and...

pokkapens.com

The All Weather variants take Fisher refills.

Pen Review: Pokka Pen / Rite-in-the-Rain All-Weather Pen — The Gentleman Stationer

If you recall the story behind the original Pokka Pen , Terry developed the concept because he was tired of losing his expensive Fisher Space Pens , and wanted something relatively replaceable that offered a similar writing experience. While the original Pokka Pen was, and remains, a high-quality,

www.gentlemanstationer.com

Probably more likely to find them sold as Rite in the Rain brand, like here

Ring Binders & Pens

Virtually indestructible, Rite in the Rain rigid Polydura Ring Binders deflects moisture, stains, and daily abuse, keeping your trusted notes safe. Compact field binders and loose leaf are outstanding.

www.anyweatherpaper.co.uk

 

[stonepark]

Never tried one but Tombow Airpress....

 

[MikeLA]

I use the bic 4 colour pen as well. Just comes in handy having the selection. Although I love the traditional bic pen, yes they leak if not pointed in the pocket the right way up.

 

[SaraR]

Parker Jotter perhaps?

 

[Smudge]

Zebra F-xMD Ballpoint, I don't if it takes the space pen refills but this is my edc for work and play, it's hard to beat for less than £10 on Amazon ​

 

[Watch-keeper]

Not exactly an answer to your question but might help somehow.
My normal writing implements are a Derwent pencil sharpened at both ends, a cheap lamy retractable pen and a double ended sharpie(thick and fine).
The Derwent pencils are artist pencils and have thicker lead and are quite robust and last for a long time. The lamy pen is just a standard click retractable job but I've not lost it yet and it works I guess its the equivalent of the Parker Jotter. Sharpies cover everything else. All of this fits in a cordura notepad holder small enough to fit in a standard jeans front pocket.

 

[Stew]

Never tried one but Tombow Airpress....

I like the airpress. I’m no pen snob so may know very little but I find it very reliable and comfy to use. The clip is good. Wider barrel than a bic.

 

[RichardJackson]

Thanks all; I'll post any resultant findings!

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[RichardJackson]

Pokka pens going strong, one in farm trousers, one in casual trousers. Bics still, for work.
Orange colour and form factor, perfect.
Fine nib slightly annoying.
Unrefillable...well it will be.
But otherwise, just the job.
Thanks all.
R

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