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Reddit mentions of Zebra Pen 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count
Sentiment score: 41
Reddit mentions: 81
We found 81 Reddit mentions of Zebra Pen 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count. Here are the top ones.
- 0.8mm fine point retractable ballpoint pen features a contemporary, stainless steel barrel that resists corrosion and is easier to sanitize than plastic
- Easy-glide ink brings top of the line writing performance to your everyday needs, like note-taking, document signing, filling out forms and making lists
- Durable stainless steel barrel resists corrosion and has a modern, attractive appearance with a knurled grip for writing comfort and ease
- Convenient metal clip makes these instruments a fantastic grab and go option, attaching to your pocket, planner or briefcase pocket
- This sturdy ballpoint pen is refillable with Zebra Pen F-Refill; Built for boardrooms, courtrooms, medical settings, and personal use, the F-701 adds personal style to your work
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black, Stainless Steel |
| Height | 8 Inches |
| Length | 1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | December 2012 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
| Width | 3.3 Inches |
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I'll interpret "guy stuff" as "EDC stuff".
Bonus item: This isn't under $30, but $45 wil buy you a Leatherman Skeletool, which is one of the most universally useful items I own.
Edit: "EDC" stands for Every Day Carry. To paraphrase the /r/EDC sidebar, EDC means the essentials that I carry a daily basis. Things that I either use every day, or want to have with me in case I might need them. Sorry for the confusion, /u/ForgottenEcho and /u/Sanctitas.
Flashlight: Jetbeam MK-1 ($19)
Knife: Kershaw Cryo ($30)
Pen: Zebra F-701 ($8)
Multi-Tool: Leatherman Squirt ($33)
Money Clip ($5)
Total: $95
Typical Gig Bag:
https://imgur.com/a/MfXGy
Oh man, the G2 is great, but lately I’ve been addicted the Zebra F-701
Combines the clean lines of a water-based ink with a super-heavy body. And it solves Zebra’s usual problem of their pens being too short. It’s totally supplanted the G2 for me.
#penotaku
25 dollars won't get you too far, but each of these is around 25 dollars or less.
Flashlight: Stylus Pro
Pen: Lamy or 701
Lighter:Zippo
Multitool:Wingman
Watch:Weekender
Wallet:Mighty
Shard: Schrade
Handkerchief:Plain
My normal EDC (not including cell phone, car keys and CCW as they all cost more than feasible for this situation) is a multitool/knife, flashlight, wallet, watch, pen and bandanna.
Multitool: Leatherman Squirt PS4, $28.75 Not the biggest or baddest MT out there, but it will do pretty much every EDC task I can think of needing to do.
Flashlight: [ThruNite Ti5, $15.95](
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Compact-Penlight-Output-Firefly/dp/B014SGM234/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1478977407&sr=8-12&keywords=thrunite) Hard choice between this and the Streamlight Microstream.
Wallet: Big Skinny Metro, $19.99 Carried Big Skinny wallets for years. Only recently switched to Recycled Firefighter, just for a change in pace.
Watch: Casio Calculator, $14.99 The ultimate nerd watch.
Pen: Zebra F-701, $4.63 Best damn pen I've ever used.
Bandanna: Rothco Solid Black Bandanna, $5.87 Any cotton bandanna will do, I just picked this one because it was solid black.
The grand total is: $90.18. The remaining $9.82 will buy me a six pack of mid tier craft beer.
Zebra 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ogt8CbRXZYQW1
+Maxpedition E.D.C. Pocket Organizer
+Sharpie w/Chisel Tip
+Zebra F-701 Metal Pen
+Chris Reeve Large Sebenza w/Gabon Inlay
+Fenix ALB-20 Snap Hook modded: bottle opener delete
+Olight I3E EOS
+Gerber Shard
+Leatherman Squirt P^S4
+Fenix UC35 v2.0
+Leatherman Charge+
+Visine Advanced .8fl oz
+AKG ear buds
+Burt's Bees Wax Honey Lip Balm
I carry a The North Face "Router Transit" (second generation) that holds a BE RED CROSS READY FIRST AID KIT, Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Wharncliffe w/CPM-20CV, Eagle Eyes X1R "warm", a [Kindle Paperwhite](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLPWYB7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UlF1CbK87E6JV], Just Wireless 6,000 mAh Power Bank, ZEBRALIGHT H600Fc MK IV, TG Plasma Lighter, a couple Sarah Glove Emergency Disposal Ponchos and a small toiletries bag with Tylenol, toothbrush/paste, mouthwash and deodorant.
This is my daily carry, everywhere I go. I have a much more complete "Bug Out Bag" with a full change of clothes in the back of my truck. I would like to add a dedicated pry bar and maybe a fixed-blade knife to my bag but other than that feel pretty complete. Suggestions?
I'm using the Zebra F-701 it's a great pen for the money. I got it for about 6$ on Amazon and a refill pack of 2 will run you about 5$.
Calm down guys.......
List:
Have you tried a Zebra 701?
They're like the Soviet tank of pens. Heavy. Elegant. Dirt cheap and simple. Will also survive nuclear blast and keep loafing right along.
https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Ballpoint-Stainless-Retractable-1-Count/dp/B002L6RB80
> metal zebra pen
This one?
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80
A few things I would probably get.
Apple iPhone 6
Nite Ize Locking S-biner
Big Skinny Compact Sports Bi-Fold Wallet
Moleskine Cahier Pocket
Zebra F-701
Leatherman Sidekick
Johnny Cupcake hankekchief
best buy Amazon.com con max 11$ (potrebbero essere 10$ tra spedizione e tasse) ? Stavo pensando a una [penna Zebra] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rLjUCbWGDKH17) - Non ditelo a Greta che se sa che smuovo più corrieri per una penna dagli Usa è finita
May I present to you the Rolls-Royce of Zebra pens.
I own a few, and they write like a dream (fixes my shoddy handwriting)...
I used to have to write down logs every hour and I liked writing fast. I always used these and have never had a problem. Plus they are refillable. http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Pen-Retractable-Ballpoint-1-pack/dp/B002L6RB80
1 - Canadian pesos: great for censuring keys and exchanging for cheap goods.
2 - Kingston DataTraveler SE9 8GB USB 2.0
3 - Generic plastic cable stripper from idk where.
4 - Old 10 roentgen quartz pen dosimeter from (I think) Canadian forces surplus.
5 - Gerber 22-41830 EAB Pocket Knife
6 - Zebra Pen F-701
7 - Corsair 32GB voyager GO
8 - Olight i3E EOS EDC AAA LED Keychain Flashlight
9 - USB-C to Micro USB, One is in a 3d printed holder.
10 - Cheap but good sony headphones from bestbuy.
OnePlus 5T
OnePlus 5T Case | SUPCASE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSZBHN5?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Frenchie Wallet
https://www.thefrenchie.co/speed-wallet
XTACER Tactical Molle Key Ring
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DSMZBGO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Standard Zippo
Benchmade 943
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q9CLF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_e677AbHZWZ2N3
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch (Bluetooth), SM-R760NDAAXAR – US Version with Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7MDK5S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o877AbX4HJSM2
Gear S3 Frontier / Classic Watch Band, V-Moro 22mm Solid Stainless Steel Metal Business Replacement Bracelet Strap for Samsung Gear S3 Frontier / S3 C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG08BY8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Craftsman Slide-Locking Utility Knife Model 994877 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GPADBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3.77Ab4CDNWX1
KONOV 8mm Stainless Steel Mens Ring, Blue Plated Faceted Edges, Blue Silver - Size 11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRHHFI8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Smok Alien 220w
Tobeco Mini Super Tank
Tobeco .2 sub ohm coil
Spyderco 2160199 C170GBBKP Kara hawk G-10 Folder Blade Knife, Black, 2.35" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2K2SX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bj87AbS6969NS
Zebra F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jl87AbB68Z7HP
Field Notes Kraft Ruled 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034KDEMO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Field Notes / Moleskine Pocket Notebook Cover by Metier Life | Canvas with Vegan Leather | Fits Journals 3.5" X 5.5" | With Included Field Notes Notebook and Metier Pen - Stealth Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072VR628C?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
SKILCRAFT B3 Aviator Multi-Function Pen Black/Red Ink & Pencil with Stylus (7520-00-NIB-2522) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YT3FGTY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
BRS Barebones 2.0 https://www.bladehq.com/item--BRS-Barebones-Balisong-Butterfly--33574
This
plus this
or this!
You're welcome! :P
The Zebra F-701. My favorite pen and I think it meets all of your requirements.
>Once you go to a fountain pen it's impossible to go back to anything else.
Until you have one break in your pants in the middle of the workday and have to sit in stained black jeans for the rest of the day :/ Ask me how I know..
Still use them all the time at home though. Just switched to a Zebra F-701 for EDC. Almost no risk with that guy.
Zebra F-701 This is the BIFL pen.
How about the Zebra F-701
Or, Parker Jotter
I have been carrying a Zebra F-701 pen on my front right pants pocket for a couple years. They recently updated it to be all steel and I got my new one today. It has a nice weight to it and writes great for me. People always comment on it when I let them borrow it. At $6, it's nice enough that I don't walk off without it, but I won't be mad if I did lose it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tW6UCb5SJSSEE
I'm curious about the pricing too (I also saw it was $120 when you commented). I looked up the cost of the things listed.
In total that's about $83.37 USD all new prices. Most include free shipping if purchased from Amazon. I did not include possible cost of that leather holster because the post currently does not say the leather holster is included or not.
I always lost pens before getting this one
It's relatively inexpensive, but it's stainless steel and can be used as a windlass in a improv tourniquet and as a last resort self defense eye ball gouger.
Flashlight: Nitecore TIP
Knife: Byrd Cara Cara
Pen: Pilot Kakuno
Wallet: Saddleback Leather Sleeve Wallet
Caribiner: Metolius Mini
Total: 98.33
More realistically, I would DIY the wallet with a $10 piece of tooling leather, and get a better knife like a Spyderco Efficient. This would put me a couple dollars over, so swap the pen for a Zebra F701. Total:$100.42
Hard mode:
Flashlight: Nitecore Tube
Knife: Opinel #6
Pen: Pilot Kakuno (same as linked above)
Wallet: DIY Sleeve (as discussed above)
Caribiner: Metolius (same as linked above)
Total: $49.14
Zebra F701:
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80
Zebra F-701: Nice weight and grip, and the ballpoint isn't bad. I recommend to mod it to be even better.
Fisher Space Pen: The cream of the crop when it comes to ballpoint inks, Fisher pens are really nice. There's lots of variety, so check around for the style you like.
Baoer Skywalker: is a good not-knockoff of the Montblanc Starwalker. I have one, and with good ink in it it's a nice pen. The clip is a little flimsy but I like it, nice and heavy.
Jinhao 599: Heavy and solid pen, but a little cheap feeling at times. It's a rollerball, so I don't know if it takes ballpoint refills.
Vktech Tactical Pen: I have one of these and it's very solid but lightweight too. The ink it comes with is garbage, but it fits any standard Parker refill. I have a Parker gel refill and it writes great. There are lots of other "tactical" pens out there made of steel and aluminum, but this is the most affordable option.
Hope that helps!
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If you wanna start to understand why, you can buy a Zebra F-701 for $5 at your local office supply store. That was my introduction to nice, metal manufactured pens.
What I really like to do is take an F-701, and buy an F-402 for $10. I replace the plastic mechanism in the F-701 with the metal mechanism from the F-402. Then I replace the branded clip on the 701 with the 402's blank clip. Now you have an all metal pen that looks nice with no branding on it, and it only cost you $15.
Zebra F-701. Great pen, stainless steel. Nice balance and writes great. Plus its $5.
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410233699&sr=8-1&keywords=f-701+zebra
Zebra F-701 with F-402 action. I put the 402 nose on mine, with a blue refill.
Makes me wish I had non-marring pliers - the threading seemed to be different from the two pens and I wish it turned out nicer.
Zebra F-701. Should hit all the points on your list, and blue refills are easily available despite the fact it comes with black. Pen+refills from Amazon would still be under the $10 mark.
Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9MM (Stock)
7 Round Magazine
[CYA Supply Co. IWB Kydex Holster] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPNAW6U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[(Not pictured) Aker Leather Concealed Carry Belt] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KQC78I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Leatherman Juice S2] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJY4ZZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Gerber Dime] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006M9NIDO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Kershaw Leek] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VC9Y0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Pen] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L6RB80/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Zippo Venetian High Polish Chrome Lighter
[Burts Bees Lip Balm] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054LHI5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1)
[Gerber Shard] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077926SLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Klarus Mini One USB LED Flashlight] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077VLY8R3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Stanley 3' Measuring Tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-39-130-4-Inch-PowerLock-Tape/dp/B00002X2HB/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1527380789&sr=8-5&keywords=stanley+keychain+tape+measure&dpID=41QQ29M1GYL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)
[Timex Miami Chronograph] (https://www.express.com/clothing/men/timex-miami-chronograph-gift-set/pro/04741814/color/SILVER)
Gold Plated Tungsten Carbide Pinky Ring
[House of Jack Co Bifold Wallet] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UDPNBBM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[Sandalwood Comb] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD9QCPV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1)
F701
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80
Car and house key w/ Corter Leather Bottlehook
iPhone 5 in Diztronic Black Matte TPU case
Spyderco Delica 4
Saddleback ID wallet in Dark Coffee Brown - Contains DL, School ID, Debit card, Insurance card, ATL Breezecard, Cash
Zebra F-701 with F-402 Mods (click assembly, pocket clip, and end cap)
The Zebra F-701 and Zebra F-402 aren't exactly tactical, but they are pretty heavyweight and write really well. They take cheap refills too. I have the F-701 and the weight and sturdiness are great, however I don't really write that much, just come class notes and such.
Left to right, top to bottom:
Pens & Tools (I rotate my pocket pen & keep the rest in my bag. Logic dictates when to and which tool to carry.):
Leatherman Supertool Original with sheath - It's crazy to think, but this was retired before I was born. Several of my family members used to work in hardware stores so occasionally these things are found lying around brand new.
Leatherman Juice CS4 - Great little tool, it fits in my pocket without any notice.
Zebra F-701 .7 Black - Great look & feel but it writes like shit. Anyone know a good refill that fits?
Pentel EnerGel .7 Black - Incredibly smooth & bold, not too big a fan of the look.
G2 .38 & .7 Black - G2s, nuff said.
Uniball Signo 207 .7 Black - Comparable to the G2, but it has a metal clip.
Did you notice I put the EnerGel in here twice? - Because I didn't
Frixion Erasable .7 Black - Ink is really sort of grayish, but it still beats white-out.
Everything Else:
Panasonic RP-HJE120-K IEMS - Perfect for people who are afraid of breaking or losing their buds. I wrap them around a binder clip and attack it to a belt loop with a carabiner.
Keys, Bottle Opener, PNY USB Drive - The flash drive has lubuntu on it. The opener is exclusively for mexican corner store drinks.
Best Made Co. Pocket Notebook - This isn't exactly the one I have but it is the closest I could find.
Dollar Store Notepad - It was 3 for dollar. Would you not buy it?
Dockers Trifold Leather Wallet - Not even close to the one I have, but still the closest they still make.
Not included: School ID, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (Direct picture quality complaints to Samsung except for the lighting, that's just because I suck.)
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable-29411/dp/B002L6RB80
I'm very happy with it. I've lost so many of the regular ones, but this guy has stuck around for like 2 years.
For meetings and things like that, I use one of these with one of these.
For keeping script snippets and such, vim.
The pen shown in OP's photo is the Zebra F-301 which I carry and like very much. I didn't know Zebra made a full stainless steel version but I found the Zebra F-701 on Amazon and it looks pretty sweet. Thanks for the tip!
By the way, I currently own a Jeep and don't have any Benchmade folders either but have been lusting after a Benchmade Griptilian 551 for quite a while.
I just picked up a Zebra F-701 and really like it so far... can't go wrong for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1420007044&sr=1-1&keywords=zebra+f-701
Order a Zebra F-701 and put a Space pen refill it will cost ~$14 so it’s not hard on your pocket. I work outdoors as well and have that combo & keep a space pen in the car with no issues.
A thinner pen on the cheaper side, hmm. Any of the Paper Mates line in fine point work very well for the pricepoint. There's the 100RT, 300RT, and 500RT/550RT, and the 700RT. I've had a hard time finding the 700RT in fine point (.7), but I believe they do make it. The RT stands for retractable by the way, if that makes a huge difference. I tend to lose caps easily so I prefer all my pens in retractable. The Pilot B2P in fine point (.7) and the Pilot "Better Ballpoint" fine point both use the same refill, but I prefer the B2P, which writes incredibly. All of the ones I just named have a pretty thin body to them as well. If you wanna spend a couple extra dollars I always feel the Zebra F-701 is an absolute must for every day carry. It's got a super heavy feel to it and you can snip down most thin refills to fit into it. The refill that comes in the 701 is okay, but not the greatest, although I would still recommend it. It's all metal, even the grip which is metal. I'm a tense person too and grip my pens tight and I love the feel of the 701. That's just a few to look around on the internet for. I'm super particular about my pens so if you get to try any of those and are looking to go in a different direction youre always welcome to message me. I'm not into fountain pens at all, basically just the cheap stuff, and with a little ingenuity you can combine some cheap parts to make some pretty nice stuff. As far as how it looks, if you check any of those out and like/dislike certain looks I could probably help there too. A super cheap pen you can get by the dozen is the Bic "Soft feel" which I personally love the look of but dont be fooled, the "soft grip" isn't all that soft but it writes okay for a "by the box" pen. The last one I could say off the top of my head is the Pentel RSVP in a fine point. It has a cap unfortunately, but it really does write well, looks super basic, and I'm sure they make a retractable version I haven't seen. Gimme a sec and I can link you to some that I mentioned.
Edit - Links: Ill keep updating.
Retractable Pentel RSVP in black (.7) - Pentel RSVP Super RT Ballpoint Pen, (0.7mm) Fine Line, Black Ink, Box of 12 (BX477-A) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Q9VZ4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PUPIDbP272DEN
Zebra F-701 (.8) - Zebra 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TWPIDb0QM0M7H
Bic Atlantis Exact (.7 but writes way thinner) - BIC Atlantis Pen 0.7mm, Pack of 3 - VCGNP31-AST https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6B60UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VXPIDbKTK07BB
Pilot B2P ballpoint (.7 but again seems thinner. Careful though, they make a B2P gel so make sure you read descriptions and check packaging if possible) - Pilot Bottle-2-Pen (B2P) - Retractable Ball Point Pens Made from Recycled Bottles (5 Count) Fine Point, 2 Black Ink/2 Blue Ink/1 Red Ink, Refillable, Comfortable Grip (32614) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZYF26G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JZPIDbFKEPGTP
Pilot "Better" ballpoint (.7, uses the same refill as the B2P) - Pilot Retractable Ballpoint roller pens, Black & Blue colors Fine point, 10 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJCY6P5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_20PIDbH8JHY61
Paper Mates RT 300 (can find in .7 pretty easily) - Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black, Box of 12 (1951360) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EB4IZN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M2PIDbSHMC6V6
Paper Mates RT 700 (have only been able to find in 1.0 but pretty sure there's .7's out there. To me it's kinda girly looking but you can swap it into a Paper Mates Flexgrip Ultra which has a nice, classic look
RT700 - Paper Mate InkJoy 700RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, White Barrel, Black Ink, Box of 12 (1951347) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EB4KBVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C5PIDb4JEMV5Q
Flexgrip Ultra (not Flexgrip Elite, unless you like that one better) Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Stick Medium Point Ballpoint Pen, 12-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IE6H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T6PIDb5KPA4T3
Bic "Soft Feel" (only been able to find in 1.0/Medium but I'm sure they make a fine as well, though I heard it's not great) - BIC 8373971 Soft Feel Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black, 12-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IE82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E7PIDbBCG8T5R
Give me your thoughts when you have time or if I missed any you wanna see.
Sure. This pen is amazing ergonomically and hella cheap (shaped much like rotring with knurled grip and stainless steel construction), BUT: it has two drawbacks. One is the awful stock ink that smudges, and the other is the plastic clicky that squeaks. So, several posters took it upon themselves to remedy these problems.
Firstly, everything on the pen is metal except for one part of the pen; the retractable "clicker" - weird, right? The plastic parts make it squeak whenever you bring the pen in or out. Thankfully, another zebra pen DOES have the metal clicker! The rest of the pen's construction is not much to write home about, but that's unimportant. You just need that metal clicker construction.
Secondly, the ink. The stock ink is pretty bad and is prone to smudging. Once again, thankfully, the fisher space pen insert will fit once you remove a small plastic part at the front of the f-701.
An anon that I think posts here made a walkthrough of the mod process here, so if you follow it you will yourself become the very owner of a Space Zebra F-7401!
This will leave you with a great fully metal pen that also has an ergonomic knurled grip and that makes use of the pressurized space ink!
Fuck yeah that's been my pen of choice since college. F-301's, G-301s (gel), F-401 (w. rubber grip), and my personal favorite, the F-701 all stainless. I always liked having a stick of metal in the hand, and the 701 goes all the way. It's a bit heavy for long writing sessions, but it signs names with authority.
I agree. For a long time I used these and I really like their slender shape. They have the same innards as the one posted by dbzpsycho1 above.
I recently switched to the all metal one that he posted. I bought two of them on Amazon and I refill them as needed. Even though they're slightly thicker they are indestructible which is great!
Sorry for poor quality, not much of a photographer.
Littmann Cardiology III
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian
Streamlight ProTac EMS
Rite in the Rain notebook
Zebra F-701 with Fisher refill
Saddleback wallet
Casio G-Shock GW-6900
Bags
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Gadgetry
Accessories and Miscellaneous
The pen looks like a Zerbra F-701 except black powder coated and way more expensive
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If you have $5 to spare, you could just get another...
As others are mentioning, gel versus ballpoint is a place to start. I'm a fan of the Signo 207 gel pens as well. For ballpoint, I carry a Zebra 701 + a Fisher Space refill with me pretty much everywhere
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the most classic of Zebra pens, the F-301. You really can't go wrong with them. There is a 1.6mm bold refill if you want to go super bold. I prefer it because it feels much more smooth, but it last a lot less, unfortunately.
If you like it, you can upgrade to the F-701, which has a much more durable and heavy metal body.
The zebra surari with emulsion ink is a good choice too, check a review.
Bic pens are not bad, but I find them too thin and hate when the plastic cracks. The cap/clip is almost useless for me.
The papermate 100 RT looks more saturated to me (and writes more smoothly) than bics and is really inexpensive.
How much are you looking to spend on a pen?
I do not personally own one, but I have heard a lot of good things about the Zebra F-701 as an EDC pen. Also it's like $5.
I carry a Fellhoelter TiBolt (because titanium) and I absolutely love it, but it was quite an investment and at the moment they're hard to obtain. It takes any parker-compatible refill and it will literally last a lifetime.
Prior to my purchase of the TiBolt, I carried a Karas Kustoms Render K in the Pilot G2 cartridge variation, which happens to be my favorite pen cartridge. The build quality is pretty damn good, but my only gripe is that the threaded cap doesn't attach to the back of the pen very well when you're writing with it. I imagine that the other Karas Kustoms pens are put together with the same build quality.
Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Ballpoint, here is a Link
My pen of choice in the plant is <$5
Zebra F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6scPAbW1V8NH8
In case you didn't want to make every pen in your career
I use 3:
I also have a fisher space pen. It's cool, but I find it is kind of small and easy to lose, so I just keep it at home and only use it at my desk.
zebra f701
single for 7.5$
3 pack for 19$ - share with friends
pen pencil set for 15$, good for school
Ooooh. Your bro might like some nice writing stuff. Since he likes science/math, these pencils have a legit cult following (google them!) and until recently were no longer available. If you get them you might also consider getting him a sharpener. I always carry one of these small Moleskine notebooks around with squared paper. These Zebra F-301s are my favorite pen, and they make a fancier version too.
My pen of choice: Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Ballpoint Retractable Pen
https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable-29411/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=pd_lpo_229_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WG8D276VW4BFBC4AJGC7
I prefer the Zebra F701. Almost completely stainless steel and will fit Fisher space pen refills in which write nicely.
there are some pens made to accommodate common gel pen refills like the uniball and g2 refill.
I think there are some in the same price range as the jotter, maybe the zebra? but maybe not.
They are thin stainless steel.
But there are other much more impressive and expensive ones too. The tactile turn is pretty awesome, 7 times the price of the jotter though.
I would look for an all metal click pen like the jotter, in the same price range as the jotter, that is compatible with the g2 refills.
I really like cheap but functional. It will write just as well as a $70 tactile turn.
here's a zebra for $8, there are different models but I don't know what refills they take, the zebra gel refills are excellent anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Ballpoint-Stainless-Retractable-Pen/dp/B002L6RB80
The SJP Power Tank refills fit in a Zebra F-701 pen with no modification.
Jetpens sells both SJP and SNP Power Tank refills. You want the metal SJP refills for this. The plastic SNP refills are quite a bit bigger.
That's a fine choice. I love F-301s, but now that I have my F-701, that's all I use. Yeah, its a little more expensive, but the barrel is thicker and the grip is better. Even though the two pens come with the same ink cartridge, the F-701 writes better because it feels better in my hand.
I tend to shoot for $2.50/pen. A Sharpie pen stays on my person at all times—great for sketching and writing. A Zebra F-301 stays in my bag for client meetings, although I'm ready to make the upgrade to an F-701.
Zebra F-701 all the way, can function as rudimentary strike device for self defense too. Stainless steel is easy to clean as well.
Okay here are some suggestions
While they are not tactical opinels are really nice and are near $10 and come in lots of sizes.
Also with all the stuff you want to carry, It might be wise to invest in a maxpediton micro pocket organizer which is about $15
If you got any questions just ask.
I myself use a zebra F-701. The outside is pure stainless steal and has a decent weight to it. http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80
I'm planning on buying a TIHK for a friend thats going into vice. I think its always smart to have on you regardless if you are plain clothes or uniformed. Also a good pen like Zebra 402 or 701 is always a smart choice. They are nice enough to use but affordable enough to lose. Good hinged cuffs for off duty use and a low profile carrier is nice too. I don't know the laws and polices for officers in Queensland though.
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http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-402-Retractable-Ballpoint-Pen/dp/B004WOAJP6/
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80/
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Zebra F-701
The best is the [Zebra 701] (http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Ballpoint-Retractable/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410206849&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=zebra+701), stainless steel case.
It's a fine point, writes smooth, and has a nice weight to it. It also has refillable ink reserves so you won't have to buy another one, just refills.
Edit: If you like to [flip/spin] (http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/100838/pen-spinning-o.gif) pens to keep your hand busy when not writing, it's balanced well for that too.
Now that I am on shift I took a look at mine, Zebra F-701
My backup pen is a Parker Jotter, not quite as durable but it did write all of my notes through college like a champ.
Zebra F-701 without a doubt.
https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Ballpoint-Stainless-Retractable-Pen/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=zebra+f-701&qid=1562874200&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Most tactical pens won't pass the TSA test, i.e. "does it look like a weapon". Have you considered pens that aren't intended to be "tactical" but are still sturdy, such as the Zebra F-701? (Or the M-701 mechanical pencil.)
How about a Zebra F701 and add a Fisher Space Pen refill. The pen body is well built and pretty cheap and the refill is literally good enough to write in space. For something more classy you can get a Parker Jotter which also fits the space pen refill but has a pretty good refill itself.
I'm fond of the Zebra F-701 for hospital carry. Study, clean looking pen. I used to love the Jotter, but the plastic barrel cracked on me.