Please Help Me Id This Pen

[Usernameistaken]

Hello,

 

I bought the pen shown here at the Sharper Image in 1993, and it has been in my pocket ever since. I know it is not a true high-end pen, but I enjoy using it and nobody can mistakenly claim it’s theirs.

 

Now, 23 years after throwing away the packaging, I'm curious about it and am wondering if anyone can give me any clues about its maker. I've been looking for old Sharper Image catalogs to see if I can find it listed and have been searching with all types of keywords, but I have never seen a reference to anything like it.

 

This morning I came across the following forum thread and, even though the pen discussed is distinct from mine, it is also remarkable similar in construction and hardware. So, any clues about this other person's pen might lead me to some answers about my own:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/307118-help-identifying-this-pen/

 

It would be helpful to know where I might find parts, like the spring clip that makes the cap snug, so any expert insights would be appreciated.

 

Thanks for your consideration,

James

 

 

http://www.jamesburger.com/new/pen2.jpg

Edited June 21, 2016 by Usernameistaken

[sd10521]

That pen looks like it has a nice heft to it. Don't blame you for liking it.

[MYU]

The Sharper Image was always secretive of the true makers of their products (although some they actually had made specifically for the SI brand). I know they did commission certain products to be made, then discontinue them after a relatively short period of time. I think you're going to have a really tough time identifying the original maker of this pen, given what has happened to The Sharper Image (significant reduction in operations). So just cherish it for as long as you can.

 

It looks rather thick and heavy. Is it stainless steel, pewter, coated brass, or something else? Probably not Sterling silver, despite signs of tarnish.

[Usernameistaken]

Thanks for your informative replies. The pen weighs about 2oz and people seem to like using it when they ask to borrow a pen. I usually hand it over with the cap off, because it's more comfortable for the average user and keeping the cap reminds me that someone has my pen! It's not magnetic, so I have to assume its aluminum, maybe some sort of aircraft-grade material. It used to be darker but has gotten really nicely worn over time.

[graystranger]

Do you have trouble finding refills to fit it? If so, you might send an old refill to Yafa Pens, they have many many different fillers for ball point and gel or roller ball pens.

 

I love the look of this pen, and it has held up quite well.

[Algester]

looks like a generic roller ball refill to me... something like a G2 from Pilot :X

[Usernameistaken]

Thankfully I have no trouble finding refills and usually do use the G2. I just wish I had kept the original cartridge for reference. I remember it being a chrome color, maybe slightly darker, but it was a long time ago, so I can't be certain.