FisherSpace Pen Bullet Pen, X-Mark Flat Cap, Matte Black, Ballpoint, Black Ink, Pocket Clip

I am a previous owner of a Fisher Space Pen. Specifically, I owned the Bullet Space Pen (Chrome). I lost it after four happy years. I wanted to replace my lost pen with another, and that's when I came across the Fisher Space Pen, X-Mark Bullet Space Pen, Matte Black.Let me tell you why I love these pens. First, they write smoothly. Second, you can put them in your pants pocket without worrying that your body heat will cause them to leak ink in your pocket. They will not leak. If you don't wear a shirt with pockets, then you'll need to carry a pen in your pants pocket (if you wish to carry a pen). I suppose women (or men) could carry a pen in a bag, or whatever, but, that's not an option for me.The bad thing about my old pen (the Bullet, Chrome) was that it was tapered, and had a smooth chrome finish. This made it a little too easy for the pen to slide out of my pocket when I sat down, especially in a car. I "lost" my old Space (chrome) three times before the last time, when I was unable to find it.Enter the X-Mark Bullet Fisher Space Pen: This pen has ALL the qualities I loved about my original Space Pen, plus a few. First, the cap has a clip, and this provides enough of a texture to keep it from sliding out of your pants pocket when you carry it in your pants pocket. Second, you can clip your pen on your shirt pocket, or on your pants pocket, if you're wearing cargo pants, or pants with large openings at the pockets.All of this would be quite irrelevant if the pen itself did not write with quality, so let me say that it does. It writes smoothly, as mentioned, and it writes on many different surfaces that ordinary pens cannot write on, such as plastic lids, etc. It won't replace your Sharpie, but, it will write on a lot of smooth surfaces that will not usually take ink from a ball point.Also, because the ink is pressurized, it does, indeed, write at any angle. This is useful for me because I often jot things down on a legal pad (or whatever) while I am lying down. I have drawn entire schematics while holding a legal pad and writing with the pen upside down. Most pens will quickly run dry at the tip when you don't have them angled mostly downward. The Fisher Space pen will write smoothly at all angles, for as long as you need it to do so.I have owned all of the big names, and most of the small names, and, without hesitation, I can say that Fisher Space Pens are my favorite pen. And, the Fisher X-Mark Bullet Space Pen, Matte Black is my favorite Fisher Space Pen. It is really hard to believe that such a quality writing instrument, with such unique and robust features, is so inexpensive. Plus, they are MADE IN THE USA, and I like that.I have many friends who are in the military, or the police, and are tactical shooters. This pen has become very popular with them, because of the features that I mentioned, and the non-reflective coating that this all-metal pen has. The Fisher Space Pen, X-Mark, Matte Black, let's them easily update the all important "journal," while in the field.In closing, this pen is . . . GREAT!

This pen fits perfectly in my Royce Jotter wallet. It is always with me, and it always writes. It is nice enough to use as a full-size office pen but is pocket-sized when capped.This is one of my favorite pens due to its versatility. If I could only have one pen, I would choose this one.

There is a big punch in this little pen. It fits wonderfully in my small handbags, but it opens up to a full size pen. The clip allows me to keep it in a small pocket for easy access. It writes smoothly as well. I will add more of these pens to my collection.

I bought this pen with the intention of using it as part of my EDC (everyday carry) kit. How often do you wish you had a pen on you, and you wind up searching around for one? This is a great pen, and it is ALMOST worth 5 stars.The good:It writes smoothly, most of the time (see below). It is tough as nails (it should, with a metal frame), and the seal makes it pretty dust proof (I've never tested to check it for waterproof). It is small when closed, which makes it very easy to carry.The not-so-good:In order for it to be long enough to write comfortably, you need to put the cap on the other end of the pen. This is pretty normal, as you would do that with most pens that have a cap. However, if you push the cap on the back of the pen too hard, it can get REALLY REALLY (did I mention really?) jammed onto the pen. My pen has a couple dents in it, because I had to use pliers to separate the barrel from the cap once. I didn't jam it onto the back either--I just pushed it on a little too hard.Also, the clip can fall off. I leave the clip off completely, as it sits in my pocket better that way. But if you want to use the clip, just be aware that it is not a permanent part of the cap. Whether or not this is an issue is entirely up to you.I notice that occasionally, when you first start to write, the first letter or two can get smudged. It writes smoothly (as I mentioned above), but the ink can sometimes glob up on the pen tip before you use it. Not a deal killer, but something to consider.Overall, I really like this pen as a carry-around-and-take-it-out-when-needed item. Is it worth the money over a standard Bic? Yes, if you want the smoothness and durability. If you just need to jot down a note while at your desk, and you don't care about carrying it, this may be overkill. Like most things, your mileage may vary. Enjoy.