Need military/tactical style pen

[meanwhile]

Re. the Lamy 2000... try it before you buy. I tried one today with a fairly strong intention to buy and was horrified by the grip - there are two sharp steel pins sticking out exactly where I wanted to put my fingers (they're used to keep the cap on - filing them off isn't an option). People with a different grip may love the pen. If you do buy, be aware that Lamy nibs are a size wider than most nibs of the same designation.

 

Another suggestion was the Rotring 600. I have the pencil variant of this and it's superb. It's slim but very grippy and about three times as heavy as it looks: if you're really in the urban commando business you could probably use as some sort of armour piercing round...

[The Man]

Hi folks,

 

I very much like this style of pens. Somthing like military/tactical style. But these Duponts are unfortunatly too expencive for me. One, is about $1000.

Can you suggest me some other pens with this style?

(please without Fisher pens)

 

Thanks.

 

 

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Wow. I just took a look at that Bond pen. Just looked at some additional resources online. That IS something. Does, in fact, bespeak of covert operations/ready for missions and rugged action (especially with that diamond grip).

 

Could you, would you be willing to, possibly save up for something like that, Mi6? S.T. Dupont really got the field agent/dark colored-suit "-ness" of 007 when they made that pen. I suppose one looking for sucha pen might have aversions if they didn't necessarily want the "007" logo on it (as in "it's MY personal spy pen; I want my OWN '00' number on it"; )

 

In terms of alternatives:

• I dunno if you're into tri-pens, but, that Lamy brushed stainless steel number has been on the market for a long time, and very much strikes me as a "ready for any situation/can withstand any environment" pen. And very affordable. I think most if not all Lamy pens are affordable. Durable, sturdy, well-made, with a touch of aesthetic good enough for all adventurers to accept .
   
   
  
• I also recall a carbon fiber fountain pen (AD2000?) made by Dunhill. I . . . admit to not knowing the price off the bat , but, looking through Stylus magazine's 2006 annual (which can quickly turn morning into afternoon by a turn of a few pages; you folks actually with this periodical or looked through another's copy know what I'm talkin' about ) I see some show decently-priced Sidecar models.
  And, heck, when you're talkin' 'bout carbon fiber, isn't that the stuff needed for tough situations (used on planes, and the space shuttle, even)? Another pen worthy of "tough missions" .
   
   
  
• And, lemme second (or third?) the aforementioned sentiment regarding the Namiki/Pilot VP. See this recent post of The Man's: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...=0entry104810. In a dark color, of course.
  

Anyway, just suggestions. I know how you feel, man, trying to find the right pen for you. One that identifies you to yourself and others AND, most importantly, one with which you can be happy.

Edited May 25, 2006 by The Man

[Flere-Imsaho]

What do you think of the Lamy Spirit? Too bad there is no FP, only BP and P.

I have a set of 163/263 in palladium finish. They are really nice!

http://www.fabian-industriedesign.de/produkte_gross/prod_02.jpg

Enjoy!

/:) Hans.

[The Man]

What do you think of the Lamy Spirit? Too bad there is no FP, only BP and P.

I have a set of 163/263 in palladium finish. They are really nice!

http://www.fabian-industriedesign.de/produkte_gross/prod_02.jpg

Enjoy!

/:) Hans.

Oooh, not bad, nob bad. Got that "silencer" action going on. See? The Lamy. Nice.

[Mi6]

Thank you very much "Man" for your answer and suggestions.

I'll check all these pens.

 

[Apollo]

From a military standpoint, you'll find the Fisher Space pen in matte black widely used for it's practicality and it's performance in the field. Fountain pens just aren't a practical choice in pens for military field/combat use unless you don't mind leaks and ink stained pockets. Now, the term "tactical" has become more of a marketing term these days to describe items with an appearance that appeals to the egos of some male hominids who insist on feeling macho. As such, we now have "tactical" knives, "tactical" flashlights, and now "tactical" pens? I find it ridiculous, but whatever. Now, going by the so-called "tactical" look, if I were to choose a fountain pen that looks like military issue equipment, I'd have to say it's the Lamy 2000.

[RLTodd]

From a military standpoint, you'll find the Fisher Space pen in matte black widely used for it's practicality and it's performance in the field. Fountain pens just aren't a practical choice in pens for military field/combat use unless you don't mind leaks and ink stained pockets. Now, the term "tactical" has become more of a marketing term these days to describe items with an appearance that appeals to the egos of some male hominids who insist on feeling macho. As such, we now have "tactical" knives, "tactical" flashlights, and now "tactical" pens? I find it ridiculous, but whatever. Now, going by the so-called "tactical" look, if I were to choose a fountain pen that looks like military issue equipment, I'd have to say it's the Lamy 2000.

Yes. Marketing finds its greater success by appealing to the emotional rather than the rational.

[kissing]

hmm, the first thing that came to mind was this Camo-style Vector:

 

http://www.parkerpen.com/sanford/consumer/parker/images/products/P2372331.jpg

 

too bad this Camo Vector doesnt come in Fountain (i dont think), but do check out the Vector range to see if u see something that you like. I dont think a fountain would be that great "out in the field". For events like that, i prefer rollerball coz they're a bit more convenient when "on the go"

 

http://www.parkerpen.com/sanford/consumer/...ARKERATT1000022

 

Vectors are very reliable and wont ever let you down

 

Great for people who wanna be "tactical" :ph34r: Check out the vector flighter too :ph34r:

Edited May 30, 2006 by kissing

[Samovar]

The Rotring 600 in black is the way to go for a tactical style pen. I never travel without it!

[kazoolaw]

Lamy Safari in matte black, with black nib

[wolfmonk]

"CQC"..."mall ninja"...just how many other gun nuts are on here?

 

(besides me, of course  )

Extra points if you remember where the term originated. Double extra points if you remember the username to which the term was attached!

glocktalk gecko-45

 

Just guessin'

 

 

And - I think that the Rotring 600 is fairly 'tactical' looking and could definetly withstand just about anything you cared to dish out. I'd hate to get poked with one.

Edited September 12, 2006 by wolfmonk

[DilettanteG]

I didn't realize the term 'tactical' was used for regular flash lights. The only one I'm familiar with actually fit into a factory Glock clip made for that purpose, which I got as a freebee at some practical pistol competition back in the day. Of course, as soon as you dropped your clip, good-bye fancy flashlight. Easy to see why that didn't catch on.

 

Does the OO7 come with the Q gadget collection? For $1000 it should.

 

I'll second the recommendation for the Fisher Space pen. I've got one tucked into my Coach mini jotter and it's the pen I hand other people to use, when I have to lend one. A relief for me, since generally they're eyeing my Pelikan M1000 when they ask.

 

-Kate a.k.a. Glock Girl :ph34r:

[Apollo]

I didn't realize the term 'tactical' was used for regular flash lights.

Yeah, the whole "tactical" thing has been blown all out of proportion. Nowadays, just throw a tailcap switch on a flashlight and all of the sudden it becomes tactical. And now for some bizarre reason people are looking for tactical fountain pens? Ridiculous. Referring to a any pen as "tactical" is absurd. Think about it.

 

Definition of "tactical" - 1 : of or relating to combat tactics as (1) : of or occurring at the battlefront <a tactical defense> <a tactical first strike> (2) : using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront <tactical missiles>.

 

Since when is a fountain pen used as a weapon of war? The pen may be mightier than the sword but the most a fountain pen can do for the military besides taking notes and writing home is either sign a treaty or write the enemy a nasty letter.

 

If you want to look at it from a marketing standpoint, then the term "tactical" implies military usage or designed for military use. In that case, these items are "tactical"

 

Unlike the red handled Swiss Army Knives sold worldwide to civilians, this is the actual knife issued to Swiss troops. MSRP is $33.00 USD, but can be found for about $20-$25.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/CosmicSuperchunk/vm_53929_sol_a02.jpg

 

Fulton MX-991U flashlights MSRP $14.00 USD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/CosmicSuperchunk/lit99a.jpg

 

Canadian Forces issue C5 knife (still made by Camillus for US Armed Forces) MSRP $25.99

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/CosmicSuperchunk/C5knife.jpg

 

Canadian Forces issue Gerber Multitool (replaced the C5 in 1998) MSRP $55.00

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/CosmicSuperchunk/Gerber.jpg

 

Matte black Fisher Military Issue pen. MSRP $10.00 USD. Yes folks, the US Armed Forces are really issued a $10.00 pen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/CosmicSuperchunk/m4b.jpg

 

From a practical standpoint, it makes sense that the Fisher pen would be used by the military with it's pressurized refill making it usable upside down, underwater or in extreme temperatures. Notice that Military Issue items tend not to be high-priced or over-hyped, but practical utilitarian tools. Keep in mind that alot of troops also use private purchase items to suit their needs so in that respect anything from a disposable Bic ballpen to a small keychain light can be employed to use by military troops.

Edited September 12, 2006 by Apollo

[tonydacrow]

Apollo,

 

You obviously haven't seen Goodfellas...

Edited September 12, 2006 by tonydacrow

[Titivillus]

What do you think of the Lamy Spirit? Too bad there is no FP, only BP and P.

I have a set of 163/263 in palladium finish. They are really nice!

http://www.fabian-industriedesign.de/produkte_gross/prod_02.jpg

Enjoy!

/:) Hans.

Oooh, not bad, nob bad. Got that "silencer" action going on. See? The Lamy. Nice.

There's also the Fatboy pens:

 

fatboy pens

 

they have a silencer, hellcat, comet and a few other nifty pens that look tactical or at least tactile!

 

 

K

[WillAdams]

The funny thing is, the brushed steel version of a pen similar (identical?) to the Fisher (when I was in the Air Force) was only issued to Lt. Cols. and above --- but anyone could go to the BX (Base Exchange) and purchase one, then get the refills out of supply.

 

William

[tom]

"CQC"..."mall ninja"...just how many other gun nuts are on here?

 

 

 

(besides me, of course  )

Well I count myself in that group, so at least two!

I would refrain from using the terms "Gun" and "Nuts" together, but I am a shooter myself.

[Apollo]

Apollo,

 

You obviously haven't seen Goodfellas...

Yeah, I've seen it. That's Hollywood for you. Sort of like killing a guy with a tea cup (The Chronicles of Riddick).

[TMann]

...but I am a shooter myself.

Ditto. I enjoy using my Glock, Kel-tec and Ruger, almost as much as my Parker, Waterman and Namiki.

 

My wife thinks it's very funny that I am into both of these hobbies. Shooting handguns and using fountain pens aren't activities that are typically thought of as being that similar. Go figure...

 

TMann

[tonydacrow]

Like others here, "I AM NOT AN ANIMAL (er, gun-nut)!"

 

I do, however, use fountain pens, drive an old car, wear a fedora, carry a gun with the gub'ment and have enough sporting arms to choke a horse. (Why anyone would want to choke a horse is beyond me, but they could!)

 

I have also seen a pen used as a weapon to very good effect. That has nothing to do with whether or not a pen is "tactical," but it is better suited for that use than a tea cup...