Over the last few days, I have used a pen I have kept in my car for years.  It may not look out of the ordinary but appearances can be deceiving.

I have owned a Fisher M4B Cap-O-Matic Space Pen® for over ten years and love it!  A good pen is something most of us don’t think about but there is a reason to spend the money and purchase a really good one that can be counted on to work in all conditions.  In an emergency, your tools need to work without failing even in extreme conditions.  Since this pen was designed to work in space, you know it will work when you need it most.

For example, if you need to leave a note during an emergency, this pen will write on wet surfaces, in extreme heat, bitter cold, even upside down.  The ink flows smoothly from the pressurized cartridge too, which makes it easy to use.  The body of the pen is very durable as well, it won’t crack or break when its dropped or otherwise mishandled.  I keep one in my car because I know it won’t explode during hot Arizona summers.  Its been a durable and reliable instrument that I can count on, which is why I love it and recommend it.

Pros:  Works reliably in extreme conditions, durable construction and materials

Cons:  The clip is a bit inflexible for clipping on to a holder or sleeve

You can read more about the origins of the Space Pen by going here and here, its an All-American story of innovation and quality manufacturing.  If you don’t already have one, get one and add it to your kits today!

Rating:  9/10

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