Fisher Space Pen, X-Mark Bullet Space Pen, Matte Black (SM400BWCBCL)

2010-02-04 Reviewer: JWKilgore from Chattanooga, TN
You can get much better-writing pens at this price point ($16-$20), but not pens that will write in the rain on wet paper, upside down, in freezing temperatures, and through grease/blood/dirt. As a Geocacher, I've needed to do all three (fortunately, not all at the same time), and this pen works flawlessly. The fact that it comes in a convenient fits-in-your-pocket-and-stays-closed package makes it even better.

2010-03-22 Reviewer: P. Vigo from
I've been using the Fischer Space Pens for years and they're fantastic. They really do write on almost anything, last long, and the bullet pens are a very convenient size. Capped they fit well in a pocket, and opened up they've got a comfortable length for writing. The build quality on this flat ended pen doesn't feel quite up to the standard bullets, but for a few dollars cheaper they make a great second pen. Go for one of the round ended bullets if you're a first time buyer as the design feels more mature. I rate this 4 stars, but the round bullets 5 stars.

2010-04-05 Reviewer: James W. Perry from Northern California, USA
The Fisher bullet pens in general are great for keeping in a pocket for when you want to make quick notes on the go; the bullet shape is oval enough that it won't tend to poke through fabric or scratch things (such as phones) unlike some other small pens, and of course the "space pen" nature makes it very handy for writing on just about anything at any angle, wet or dry. I can't say I've tried it in zero-g though. This model has a slightly squared-off cap compared to the standard bullet, but I don't find that to make much difference. It has a pocket clip that can be removed if you want.

2010-04-12 Reviewer: J. Anderson from Oregon
While this pen writes unflinching well in every condition its major flaw lies in the cap and black coating. I used this pen happily for about 2 months until I was unable pull the cap back off the end after using the pen. I tried many tactics to remove the cap and return it to the closed position but it fused to the coating of the wrong end of my pen and forever ruined my favorite writing utensil. I still love the way it writes but it use it in my wallet and cannot afford to have it always uncapped. I will likely purchase a chrome plated version to avoid this in the future. BEWARE OF THE STICKY CAP.

2010-06-03 Reviewer: Charles K. Orr from
On its own merits there is nothing wrong with this pen. It is a simple design, the black coloration is even and looks quite nice. I even suspect that it will hold up well under sustained use. However, when compared to the original "Bullet" design space pen this pen looks and feels cheaper. Which is understandable because it actually is the cheaper design. This design lacks the machining on the front grip of the pen and doesn't seem to lock into the cap with the same force as the original. For the price this is a fine pen, but given the fact that I also own another space pen I cannot imagine choosing to carry this one over the other. I would recommend spending a little more money now for a better overall experience.