Fisher Space Pens

 

For over 40 years, Fisher Space Pens have been some of the world's most brilliantly designed writing instruments. Built for use in any environment imaginable and available in various colors and styles, this is your go-to pen for a good reason.

 

Even though Paul C. Fisher revolutionized the pen industry 20 years earlier with the invention of the 'Universal Cartridge Refill,' it was his creation of the sealed and pressurized ink cartridge that propelled the corporation into space in 1967. First used on Apollo 7, Fisher Space Pens have subsequently been used on every NASA manned space voyage. With over three million visitors each year, the Fisher Space Pen has its dedicated exhibition at the Apollo / Saturn V section at Kennedy Space Center.

 

Fisher Space Pens aren't just for astronauts. The innovative encapsulated and compressed ink cartridge enables them to write in just about any weather and on any surface, over grease or in the water. Heat waves (-35 to +121 C/-30 to +250 F) Floating in a gravity-free area, upside down or otherwise. Fisher pens will do their job regardless of the circumstance. Seal and pressurized ink cartridges with an estimated 100-year shelf life are three times more durable than the usual pen. The organization offers over 85 distinct patterns and styles as an additional perk.

 

Fisher Space Pens Timeline

 

1948

• Inventor and Pen Manufacturer Paul C. Fisher founds the Fisher Pen Company in Chicago, Illinois.

1953

• Paul Fisher invents the "Universal Refill Cartridge" to fit most brand-name pens.

This invention solves a big problem for stationers because, until a quality replacement refill came along, they had to carry two point sizes and four colors of ink for each pen brand/model they brought.

1966

• Paul Fisher developed (Patent #3,285,228) The Sealed and Pressurized Fisher Space Pen® in Ink Cartridge for the original AG7 Anti-Gravity Pen.

1968

• The AG7 Fisher Space Pen® is used on Apollo 7 Mission after 18 months of rigorous testing by NASA.

1969

• Russian cosmonauts used pencils and grease pencils on plastic slates until adopting a space pen in 1969 with a purchase of 100 units for use on future missions.

1976

• Fisher Pen Company moves into its 30,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Boulder City, Nevada, from Van Nuys, California.

1981

• The Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) launched on April 12, 1981, heralding a new era of space exploration. NASA began using the Fisher CH4 – Chrome Plated Shuttle Space Pen, which has flown on every human-crewed space mission ever since.

1985

• Fisher Pen Company produced the Stowaway "Atocha" Pen Line to commemorate the finding of the Atocha by the American treasure hunter Mel Fisher in 1985. These pens were filled with genuine gold and silver from the treasure recovered from the 1622 Spanish Galleon ‐ Nuestra Señora De Atocha.
• Former astronaut Senator Jake Garn donates his AG7 Fisher Space Pen used during his flight on the STS-51-D Space Shuttle to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum.

1991

• The Fisher Space Pen® Chrome Bullet is showcased in the Seinfeld Season 3 Episode "The Pen" on October 2.

1996

• Good Morning America names the Fisher Space Pen® the "Best Stocking Stuffer".
• Fisher Space Pen Co. is licensed to produce the 150th Anniversary Pens for the Smithsonian.

1997

• The Fisher Space Pen® is used during the Everest North Face Sky Expedition.

1998

• The Fisher Space Pen® became the first product sold from space. Two Russian Astronauts aboard the Mir Space Station use the Fisher Space Pen® to write the letters "QVC" on a pad while appearing live on the QVC Shopping Network.

2011

• "How It's Made," a documentary television series on the Discovery Channel that premiered on January 6, 2001, shoots a segment in the factory of Fisher Space Pen Co., and the episode aired on July 19, 2012.

2013

• 'The Fisher Space Pen Boldly Writes Where No Man Has Written Before.' Smithsonian.com article - Arts & Culture
• Nevada Business Magazine does a story on Cary Fisher and Fisher Space Pen Co. as part of its 'Made in Nevada ‐ What Happens Here Goes Everywhere' cover story.
• Las Vegas Review-Journal Interviews Fisher Space Pen Co. President Cary Fisher as part of its 'Nevadan at Work' series.

2014

• AOL, in partnership with Ford Motor Company, chooses Fisher Space Pen Co. to represent manufacturing in Nevada on THIS BUILT AMERICA. This multi-platform series showcases the rejuvenation of manufacturing in America. Each segment tells the incredible story of a company, one from each of the 50 states committed to American Manufacturing.

2015

• Carl Reiner presents Jimmy Fallon, the host of The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, a chrome Fisher Space Pen Bullet, the same pen he gave to Johnny Carson during his first appearance on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.

2016

• 50TH Anniversary of the Fisher Space Pen® Ink Cartridge.

2018

• Marks the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 7 and 50 Years in Space for Fisher Space Pen Co. The family-owned and operated company continues to thrive with Cary Fisher, as President, Donald' Dock' Wong, Co-Owner and Head of Operations, and Matt Fisher, as Vice President.

2019

• Fisher Space Pen Co. becomes a permanent exhibit installation inside Kennedy Space Center's - Apollo / Saturn V Center.
• Marks the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 - man's first steps upon the lunar surface and Fisher Space Pen's arrival to our moon.

2020

• The AG7 Astronaut Space Pen launches into space aboard the Falcon 9 Rocket during the manned NASA / SpaceX Crew Dragon Mission.

2021

• Fisher Space Pen was inducted into the 2021 Space Technology Hall of Fame by The Space Foundation.

 

 

All You Need to Know about Fisher Space Pens

After a few days of practice and frequent use, many individuals appreciate the Fisher Bullet Space Pen. Compared to a regular cheap ballpoint pen, this pen writes smoothly and doesn't leave any sticky residue behind. In addition, without exerting excessive pressure, the writing instrument creates a rich, deep black stroke on the paper.

 

One of Fisher Space Pen Company's pens, the Zero Gravity Pen, is a pen that can write in outer space, underwater, over the wet or oily paper, at any angle, or in any temperature range using pressurized ink cartridges.

 

The original G7 Chrome Plated Astronaut Space Pen is still in production, which was used in the Apollo 7 mission in 1968 by NASA. The company uses the same chrome material, design, and manufacturing techniques to provide buyers with a pen that can write in any condition, surface, earth, and outer space.

 

To this day, the pen you purchase is identical to the one used on the lunar surface in 1969. The pen's weight rests comfortably in your hand when you write with it. It is made of solid brass with an exceptionally durable Chrome plating. It has a very positive and robust feel to the click action. Push the top or side buttons to expand or retract the refill. It features an innovative design to keep the tip retracted before securing it in your pocket. It's built entirely of brass and steel of the best quality, and it's manufactured right here in the United States.

 

Fisher makes a variety of pens for outer space, all of which utilize the Fisher pressurized refill. A nitrogen gas plug guarantees a consistent flow of ink at any angle, so the pen doesn't depend on gravity to pull ink from the refill, which employs a thixotropic ink that remains solid until stirred by the ballpoint.

 

Fisher pens can write in temperatures ranging from -35 to 121 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for adverse weather conditions. You may even use them to tackle the crossword puzzle in bed!!

 

Many of Fisher's space pens have been given numerous design prizes and are on display in the Museum of Modern Art, including the famous "AG-7 Astronaut" pen. Fisher also makes the smaller, retractable "Shuttle" family of space pens.

 

The Fisher Space Pen series is available through Knife Country USA.

 

Fisher Space Pen Series Available at Knife Country USA

 

338 Cartridge Space Pens: Fisher 338 Cartridge Space Pens are among the most popular Fisher pens. These pens are portable, fitting easily into pockets, wallets, or toolboxes. The pens in the 338 Cartridge Space category look almost identical to real bullets and are mostly preferred by outdoor enthusiasts. Aside from its aesthetics, the pen is made of raw brass, 85 percent copper, and 15 percent zinc. This copper alloy is antibacterial. The 338 Cartridge Space Pens pens are well-balanced and use Fisher Space Pens' distinctive medium point cartridge with PR4 black ink. The pens use cutting-edge technologies that enable users to write upside-down and at any angle. Furthermore, they may be utilized underwater without being harmed by pressure or fluids, excessive greasing, or severe temperatures. These pens' ability to function in adverse conditions makes them a popular tool for outdoor trekking and even interstellar travel.

 

Fisher Apollo Space Pens: Various brass cap and barrel hues are used on the Apollo Space Pens, Cap-O-Matic Apollo 11, and the Apollo 13 Space Pens. Hang-packed Apollo Space Pens save for the Bullet Pens, which are packaged in a box. The connected pocket clips on most of these pens make them convenient for users to carry in their pockets. To keep the Bullet Space Pen safe and secure, hold it folded up and tucked away in a pocket or other tight spot. When it's opened, it's a full-sized writing instrument with consistent weight distribution.

 

Fisher Backpacker Keyring Pen: You can never have too many pens! The Fisher Backpacker Keyring Pen is a great way to have a writing instrument. It's lightweight and has a clip so you can attach it to your backpack, keys, or shirt pocket. In addition, the Fisher Keyring Pen comes in different colors and is refillable with black ink. With two-piece construction and black ink, these pens are lightweight and come in various colors to match your style.

 

Fisher Bullet Space Pens: Even though Fisher Bullet has been copied numerous times but never duplicated, the pen is still the company's most popular product to this day. The Bullet's classic style has been highlighted in numerous art publications and magazine articles. So far, Fisher Space Pens' Bullet Space Pens have sold the most, with a closed length ranging from 3.75 inches to 4.13 inches long. The ink used in these pens is PR4 black ink. 

 

Fisher Cap & Barrel Space Pens: Cap and Barrel Space Pens are the original, 5.25-inch space pens that write in any condition. They're one of the most preferred pens from Fisher Space Pens and come in different colors. Now you can write in space, on any surface, and in any weather with these 5.25-inch space pens with a lifetime warranty!

 

Fisher Cap-O-Matic Pens: Fisher Space Pens are the most reliable pens in the world. They write at any angle, even upside down, and in extreme conditions like outer space. The Fisher Cap-O-Matic Pens are a series of pens with a twist: they have a brass cap and barrel to match your style. These pens, which come in various colors and materials, measure between 5.13 and 5.25 inches. These pens feel great in your hands when you are using them.

 

Fisher Eclipse Space Pens: Meet the versatile Eclipse Space Pens. These pens are perfect for anyone who loves writing and is always on the go. They have a sleek, modern design with a chrome finish. These pens are stylish and practical, with a PR4 black ink cartridge that offers Fisher Space Pens signature qualities. In addition, their small silver accents and functional clip are perfect for your everyday adventures!

 

Fisher Explorer Space Pens: Get the Explorer Space Pen for your next trip! It's the perfect writing instrument for any situation. The pen is made of a durable metal body with a black rubber finger grip and a chrome barrel, cap, and pocket clip. A full-sized, evenly weighted, and balanced writing instrument can be made by posting the removable cap to the back of the pen. Like other Fisher Space Pens, these pens provide three times the amount of writing time as a standard ballpoint pen. In addition, these pens employ PR4 ink, which is somewhat thicker than regular ink and converts to liquid when pressure is applied, as well as a medium-point cartridge.

 

Fisher Infinium Space Pens: Enhance your writing experience with these beautifully crafted Executive Pens from Fisher Space Pens. These pens are great for both the workplace and on the go because they write and present well both ways. As with all Fisher Space Pens, these are of the highest quality and will last many years. A well-balanced pen with pressurized refill PR4 ink is thicker than average inks and can write on any surface and at any angle.

 

Fisher Original Astronaut Pens: All human-manned space missions since 1968 had relied on the original Fisher Space Pens, which NASA tested for two years before they were used on Apollo 7. For over 50 years, the overall design and production of the Original Astronaut Space Pens have remained unchanged. They are made of solid brass and finished in chrome. The PR4 ink in these pens lasts three times as long as ordinary ink and has a medium point. A positive and significant click mechanism is provided by a top plunger that extends the refill and a distinctive side release button that retracts it. Because of their unusual design, you're more likely to remember to retract the tip before putting them back in your pocket each time you use them.

 

Fisher Pen and Stylus Combos: Pen and Stylus Combos pens from Fisher Space Pens have been designed to be both practical and stylish. You may use the stylus on the Pen and Stylus Combos cap to navigate your favorite smartphones and tablets. This line of stylus pens is designed to work with touchscreen phones and writing on paper. Thanks to the stylus, they can also prevent smearing, scratching, and oil stains. All Pen and Stylus Combo Space Pens use medium point cartridges with PR4 black ink to ensure long-lasting use.

 

Fisher Pen Refills: The Fisher Pen Refills are the best in the business. With PR4 inks that are thicker than the standard inks and last three times longer, you'll be able to write up to 3x more. In addition, the Fisher Space Pens' Sealed Pressurized Ink Cartridges are made with the highest quality on earth, so you can rest assured that your pen will write when needed.

 

Fisher Tec Space Pens: The Pocket Tec Space Pens collection features premium-quality space pens. These medium-point cartridge pens employ pressurized filled PF4 ink, which may last for months even after frequent usage. In addition, Fisher space pens contain inks that last three times longer and are thicker than conventional inks. As a result, they can work flawlessly in temperatures ranging from -30°F to +250°F without any problems.

 

Fisher Police - Fire - Military - EMS Pens: Fisher EMS Pens are the perfect solution for first responders who need to stay safe and organized in a high-pressure environment. The pens in the series have one-handed cap activation, improved durability, and a matte black coating on their body. They're also compatible with Fisher's First Responder Kit!

 

Fisher Retractable Pens: Fisher Retractable Pens are the perfect gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. These pens are high-quality and come in a variety of colors. In addition, the pens come in two different types: the Retractable Pens series, which uses PR4 ink, and the Rocket Retractable Pens series, which uses R84F ink. With these space pens, you can write in any direction, even upside down. In addition, they're waterproof and grease-proof so that you can write with them in any situation.

 

Fisher Shuttle Space Pens: As a lighter alternative to Paul C. Fisher's original AG7 "Anti-Gravity Pen," the Shuttle Space Pens were presented as part of the Space Shuttle Program. Shuttle Pen is now being used on board International Space Station. The Shuttle Space pens are created in the United States of America with solid brass construction and are imported. Compared to its predecessor, the AG7, the pens in this series are sleeker and lighter while also featuring an updated aesthetic.

 

Fisher Stowaway Pens: The Fisher Space Pen Co. has been making the world's most reliable writing instruments for over 50 years. The Stowaway pen is a compact, lightweight, and reliable pen that can be tucked away almost anywhere. It's perfect for keeping in your pocket, purse, or backpack. These lightweight pens are ideal for camping trips and other outdoor activities where space is at a premium. There are medium-point cartridges in the Stowaway pens, which use thicker PR4 refill ink than is typically seen in fountain pens. The Stowaway comes in anodized aluminum finishes in red, blue, and black. These pens can write three times longer than a standard pen, in zero gravity, at any angle under water, and through grease.

 

Fisher Thunderbird Pens: Fisher Pens is proud to bring you the Thunderbird Pen, a pen with a "gripping knob" that's perfect for pilots and anyone who needs to replace their pen in a small space. The Thunderbird Pen is made from an aluminum alloy with a sleek black finish that won't show fingerprints. It also comes with an ink cartridge and blue ink. In addition, they have a solid and substantial-feeling click mechanism thanks to a plunger on the top and a distinctive side release button. Retracting the tip before placing them back into your pocket is more accessible because of their outstanding design.

 

Fisher Trekker Pens: Fisher Trekker Pens are the ultimate pens for every adventure. These pens are pressurized with PR4 ink and resistant to freezing and thawing, making them perfect for all weather conditions. They also have a patented design that can hang upside down indefinitely and still work instantly when required. The Trekker Pens come in various colors, so you can find the one that best suits your needs. A belt loop, backpack, wallet, climbing gear, briefcase, or any other place where a carabiner and a break-away lanyard may be attached makes it simple to use the Trekker Space Pens from anywhere. Snap-off and two-piece keyring caps are only two examples of the several types of pens that make up the line.

 

Fisher X Mark Space Pens: When you are out in the wild, there is no such thing as too many pens. The X-Mark Space Pen is perfect for any adventure. It has a sleek and lightweight design that doesn't take up much space in your pocket or bag. Its all-metal body can withstand the harshest of conditions and still write on wet paper. It's perfect for the outdoorsman who wants to keep writing even when climbing a mountain or swimming in a lake.

 

Fisher Zero Gravity Pens: The Zero Gravity Space Pens are the perfect writing utensils for space exploration or any other time you're in zero gravity. They're designed to be used in zero gravity and have a non-reflective black rubberized grip coating for a comfortable feel. The large triangulated barrel provides an extra grip surface when needed. The rubber construction makes them comfortable to hold and provides the necessary stability while writing. The extra-strong clip on these pens makes them convenient to carry around and also protects the user from the pen falling out of their hands in the event of an accident.

 

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