Fisher Space Pen Bullet

$28.80

Most pens fail exactly when you need them most — cold weather, wet hands, awkward angles, a notepad that got rained on. The Fisher Space Pen Bullet was designed in 1948 and refined for NASA in the 1960s because standard ballpoints couldn't handle zero gravity or temperature extremes. The pressurized ink cartridge uses nitrogen gas to push ink to the tungsten carbide tip regardless of angle, temperature, or surface condition. At 3.8" closed it disappears in a front pocket. There's a reason it's been in continuous production for over 75 years.

Most pens fail exactly when you need them most — cold weather, wet hands, awkward angles, a notepad that got rained on. The Fisher Space Pen Bullet was designed in 1948 and refined for NASA in the 1960s because standard ballpoints couldn't handle zero gravity or temperature extremes. The pressurized ink cartridge uses nitrogen gas to push ink to the tungsten carbide tip regardless of angle, temperature, or surface condition. At 3.8" closed it disappears in a front pocket. There's a reason it's been in continuous production for over 75 years.

What Makes This Stand Out

  • Writes at any angle, including upside down; the pressurized cartridge doesn't rely on gravity to feed ink, so it works whether you're overhead, prone, or mid-jump

  • Functional range of -30°F to 250°F: standard ballpoints fail below freezing and in extreme heat, but the Space Pen doesn't

  • Writes underwater and over grease: the sealed pressurized system keeps contaminants out of the ink path

  • Brass body, matte black finish is machined in Boulder City, Nevada; the same pen design held in the permanent collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art

  • PR4 pressurized cartridge rated for over 12,000 feet of writing with an estimated 100-year ink shelf life. This is not a disposable

Spec Detail
Body MaterialBrass, matte black anodized finish
Ink CartridgeFisher PR4 — pressurized with nitrogen gas, tungsten carbide tip, black ink, medium point
Writing RangeAny angle including upside down / underwater / over grease and wet surfaces
Temperature Range-30°F to 250°F (-34°C to 121°C)
Ink Life12,000+ feet of writing / estimated 100-year shelf life
Length (Closed)3.8"
Length (Posted)5.3"
Weight0.6 oz
ClipNot included — available separately
Country of OriginUSA (Boulder City, Nevada)

Who It's For

  • Anyone who takes notes in the field: jumpers, riggers, hunters, outdoor professionals, first responders

  • EDC carriers who want a pen that matches the reliability standard of the rest of their kit

  • Cold-weather carry: the only ballpoint that works reliably below freezing without switching to a dedicated cold-weather solution

  • Gift buyers looking for something useful, well-made, and made in the USA under $30

Who It's NOT For

  • Buyers who prefer a fine point for detail writing, as the PR4 cartridge is medium point only in this configuration

  • Desk use: this pen is sized for pocket carry, not extended writing sessions; at 5.3" posted it's shorter than a standard pen

  • Anyone expecting a pocket clip in the box since the standard Bullet ships without one; clips are sold separately by Fisher

📦 SHIPPING & DELIVERY

  • $7.95 flat-rate shipping (Continental US)

  • FREE shipping on orders over $99

  • Most orders processed within 2 business days

  • Shipped via UPS with tracking

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