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#60945 - 02/24/06 02:51 AM The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
At $89.95, this is expensive, but looks pretty cool:

The Write Anywhere Pen

-- Craig

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#60946 - 02/24/06 03:43 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
7k7k99 Offline
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Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 375
Loc: Ohio
fisher space pen is a lot cheaper

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#60947 - 02/24/06 05:00 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
cedfire Offline
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Registered: 07/10/03
Posts: 659
Loc: Orygun
Ahh yes... the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog.

Maybe it's time to order the electronic tie rotator or perhaps the patio/garage sweeper.

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#60948 - 02/24/06 05:13 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
anotherinkling Offline
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Registered: 03/09/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Chicago
Yeah, that's slick, but not worth the money IMHO. A couple of cheaper options:

1) Rite in the Rain has an awesome sampler deal for $12 that includes an all-weather pen (Fisher Space type), a couple waterproof notepads and some misc. copy paper. This includes S&H. I'm not sure how they do it, but I've been very impressed with the pen and the paper.

Rite in the Rain Sampler

2) There are Fisher Space Pen refills (writes in the rain, underwater, through grease, etc.) for many non-Fisher pens. I got one for a Waterman I have, and you can get them for Cross and other pens as well.

Writer's Edge Refills

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#60949 - 02/24/06 05:53 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Ors Offline
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Registered: 09/16/05
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Loc: Florida, USA
I really had to twist my own arm to shell out the $16 for the Fisher Bullet!

Although it would be cool to have a titanium pen...
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#60950 - 02/24/06 12:49 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Some of the gadgets exist merely for their own sake, I grant you that, but other than that, what's wrong with the company? If you have a real beef with them, I would like to know.

-- Craig

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#60951 - 02/24/06 12:55 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thanks for the links.

Yes, it is expensive, but I like the built-in keyring, how it may be extended to full-length, and the way it seems built like a tank.

-- Craig

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#60952 - 02/24/06 12:56 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Agreed. This has a higher gadget factor, though, which you pay for.

-- Craig.

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#60953 - 02/24/06 04:12 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig_phx Offline
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Registered: 04/05/05
Posts: 715
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
Here is what I keep in my pocket(a Fisher Space Pen Stowaway):

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#60954 - 02/24/06 04:42 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
cedfire Offline
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Posts: 659
Loc: Orygun
Just poking a little fun. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I always find their stuff in the seatback catalogs on the airplane.

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#60955 - 02/24/06 05:57 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Cool. There's a white noise sound generator for better sleeping I'm REALLY interested in.

-- Craig

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#60956 - 02/24/06 07:38 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
olddude Offline
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Registered: 08/29/05
Posts: 93
Loc: Lower Fla. Keys
I have found the incessant yapping of my 17 yr. old daughter on her cell phone to be an excellent white noise generator.

Want a tape, cheap? <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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"Tryin' to reason with hurricane season"

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#60957 - 02/24/06 08:06 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
OMIGOD.

I don't think I even know any teenagers anymore.

-- Craig

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#60958 - 02/26/06 12:21 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
harrkev Offline
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Registered: 09/05/01
Posts: 384
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
Quote:
1) Rite in the Rain has an awesome sampler deal for $12 that includes an all-weather pen (Fisher Space type), a couple waterproof notepads and some misc. copy paper. This includes S&H. I'm not sure how they do it, but I've been very impressed with the pen and the paper.

Rite in the Rain Sampler

It's all your fault! I just had to spend the $12 after reading that.

Thanks <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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#60959 - 02/26/06 05:37 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
JOEGREEN Offline
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Registered: 12/09/02
Posts: 204
Loc: Long Island, New York
I'll sell you one. Cheap!
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#60960 - 02/27/06 02:42 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
anotherinkling Offline
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Registered: 03/09/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Chicago
Ha! You won't regret it. Maybe the best $12 I've spent in awhile. I opted for the Tactical set, how about you? I'd be curious to know how many times one could take advantage of the Intro/Sampler offer. It'd be nice to have a few of those around. I will say, though, that I've only used a few pages of the waterproof notebook paper to put emergency info, PINs, etc. in my BOBs. Seems like I ought to write something pretty profound on paper that durable.

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#60961 - 02/27/06 05:19 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
7k7k99 Offline
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Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 375
Loc: Ohio
If you read that $12 offer carefully, they state the shipping and handling is free on a *future* order, from that I assume that S&H is charged on the $12 offer

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#60962 - 02/27/06 06:53 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
leemann Offline
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Registered: 02/08/04
Posts: 623
Loc: At the soylent green plant.
Shipping is free on the 12 bux offer and on a future order.

Lee
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They'll do anything to get what they need.
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#60963 - 02/27/06 03:59 PM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
anotherinkling Offline
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Registered: 03/09/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Chicago
It is on the first order and your second order. Hard to believe but I've done in a couple times (once to myself and once to my brother)--a flat $12 both times. There may not be a free lunch but...

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#60964 - 02/28/06 07:59 PM Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Inka Pen

What do you think? Found it at LightHouse.com. Thought I'd pass it along. Looks good. Reasonable price.

-- Craig

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#60965 - 02/28/06 08:30 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
olddude Offline
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Registered: 08/29/05
Posts: 93
Loc: Lower Fla. Keys
Nice find. At $24.00 for stainless it's very compairable to Fisher Bullet Space pens and in a more compact configuration.
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"Tryin' to reason with hurricane season"

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#60966 - 02/28/06 08:31 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thank you. I admit I got lucky. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

-- Craig

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#60967 - 02/28/06 09:38 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
olddude Offline
journeyman

Registered: 08/29/05
Posts: 93
Loc: Lower Fla. Keys
Only one problem. Got to looking around the lighthound website and now I'm thinking again about buying a Fenix.

Geez, ANOTHER flashlight! Somebody, STOP ME!!<img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
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"Tryin' to reason with hurricane season"

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#60968 - 02/28/06 10:54 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
anotherinkling Offline
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Registered: 03/09/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Chicago
Now that is a thing of beauty. With the change left over from not buying the Ti version, I could buy titanium camp utensils for the entire family! Hm. Go figure on that one. Good link--thanks.

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#60969 - 03/01/06 01:33 AM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
I bought myself the Fenix L1P from LightHound for my 45th birthday (Feb. 25). I'm looking forward to playing with it. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

-- Craig

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#60970 - 03/01/06 08:26 AM Re: The Write Anywhere Pen
massacre Offline
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Registered: 12/07/05
Posts: 781
Loc: Central Illinois
I've had my Fisher Bullet EDC in my pocket for years. For the cost for either of the pens mentioned, I just don't see the value. The Fisher pen can write on about anything and mine has gone through the wash, been stepped on, had tools dropped on it, run over, and I once dropped it briefly in a fire before I had a chance to knock it out with a branch. My pen is a tank.

If you want a keyring, the Bullet could be drilled for that. The cartridge itself is waterproof, so you would just need to be concerned with the interior and I don't think there's any harm as long as you dry it out if it gets wet via the newly drilled split-ring hole.

Other than fine scratching from constant contact with other metal items in my pocket, It's still in like-new condition after half a decade of abuse. You can have it when they pry my cold dead hands from it. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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#60971 - 03/01/06 02:48 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
JOEGREEN Offline
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Registered: 12/09/02
Posts: 204
Loc: Long Island, New York
Craig,

You'll love the Fenix. Very bright, and a common battery type. I carry mine "upside down" in its holster, which allows me to use it without removing it (another tip from CPF).
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#60972 - 03/01/06 03:03 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
I hope so. I read nothing but positive reviews of the Fenix L1P.

Then, in no particular order, I'd like to get the Fenix L2P, Peak LED "Caribbean," Inova XO, and Arc AAA Premium.

My name is Craig. I am a flashaholic. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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#60973 - 03/01/06 06:22 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Chisel Offline
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Registered: 12/05/05
Posts: 1562
Write any-where pen ???

hmmmm

From my kids' desks, I get half-pencils, used crayons and few other nice thingies. If you include a short pencil and a shorter crayon in your EDC, youd be pretty covered for most writing emergencies.

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#60974 - 03/01/06 06:23 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Yeah, but the crayon cuts your COOL factor to zero.

-- Craig

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#60975 - 03/02/06 05:05 AM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Chisel Offline
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Registered: 12/05/05
Posts: 1562
My point is : keep it simple.

You can find any kind of writing device in your kids school leftover, or stationary shelves. There is everything from fluroescent ( highlighting ) markers to eraseable pens.

Use them creatively.

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#60976 - 03/04/06 03:58 AM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
"Yeah, but the crayon cuts your COOL factor to zero."

I guess that means no one wants to hear about my bargains at the Dollar Store..... <img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Sue

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#60977 - 03/04/06 07:26 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
simbad Offline


Registered: 01/15/06
Posts: 8
Loc: Mallorca, Spain
This is my Fisher Bullet pen in my EDC pouch in front left pocket.



Edited by simbad (03/04/06 07:27 PM)

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#60978 - 03/05/06 04:18 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
KI6IW Offline
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Registered: 12/23/05
Posts: 203
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, USA
A pocket holster for EDC stuff. I like it!
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#60979 - 03/05/06 08:08 PM Re: Here we go: The Inka Pen -- A good alternative
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Au contraire, I said nothing about the Dollar Store. Grin. Only about crayons.

We have a Dollar Store in the nearby shopping center. I have been know to buy one or two items in there myself.

If you would like to expound upon a visit you made to your friendly neighborhood Dollar Store, please do.

-- Craig

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