Space Pen
by on 09. 8.04
They say it uses Thixotropic ink-semi-solid. Obviously, I say. Writes in zero gravity, underwater, on wet surfaces, in blazing heat and freezing cold and at any angle. Pressurized with nitrogen. Made with high precision manufacturing tolerances, the ink comes out due to gas pressurization. This prevents the pen from drying out and gives it a 100 year shelf life. Started going on space missions as of Apollo 7 in 1968. A beautifully simple piece of design. Endlessly refillable. Easily carried in your pocket. Recyclable. Excellent gift at $20. :: Buy at SpacePen.com
Jacques Cousteau, Neil Armstrong and Jerry Seinfeld are among the celebs using the infamous Fisher Spacepen
A matt black version.
A camo version.
The chrome version but with a palm pilot stylo.
Extendable version.
Nice sleek little wallet for the essentials.
I have the chrome telescoping model. It works great -- it should allow me writing on underwater for years to come.
The Space Pen is a classic anecdote in design -->
Given the problem of writing in zero gracity, NASA spent millions to develop this pen, with great success - a classic, sturdy, excellent pen that writes almost anywhere.
The Russians, faced with the same daunting problem, decided to use pencils.
That is a great anecdote. Ha he.
"The Russians, faced with the same daunting problem, decided to use pencils."
FALSE. Go read www.spacepen.com or buy one. They come with a booklet telling the story. Quite amazing. I love mine!