Rite in the Rain All-Weather Flat Dark Earth Metal Clicker Pen - Black Ink (No. FDE97)

This pen is everything I have ever needed in an ink writing instrument. I have been using them exclusively for 5 years. Stop reading and start buying. Ok, you need more info or convincing? Continue.PROSDesign - Its a click pen. Press down on the top half to expose the ball point. Less parts means less parts that can fail or go missing. The pen is lightly textured. The pen is easy to hold but it doesn't excessively wear your clothing. The clip is durable and effective. I haven't had a clip fail yet. Ink cartridges are replaceable. You can also get it in shiny gold if the mood, desire, or uniform requirements deem it necessary.Writing - Obviously a big feature of the pen is it can write in the rain. Which it certainly can and will if on the correct paper. It will also write upside down or if you find yourself in zero-g and need to take notes. The pen writes very smooth.CONThy neighbors will covet thy pen. After you buy this pen, keep your peepers on it. People WILL try to walk away with it.SUMMARYIf you have a job or hobby where you use a pen often throughout the day, this pen is worth the purchase. Yes they are more expensive than a classic Bic pen, but the quality is absolutely fantastic. At the time of this review, the pen is $15.70 and PRIME eligible.

Great quality, works as advertised, and I love the colors. The only negative is that it is quite expensive for what it is, and the refill aren’t cheap either. However, I only intend to use it for navigation and notes while in the field, so it should last quite a while. Also, as long as you bring a few pencils as backup (a good practice in general), even if it runs out, you can still take notes. For a waterproof backup, a wax crayon or wax pencil works great. Recommend if you can afford it. There are some alternative, less expensive brands making similar pens that are purported to do the same thing, but I haven’t tried them so I can not give an opinion

The pen is very nice. I love that there is nothing on it - no symbols, logos, words, etc. The all-brass construction gives it a nice weight. My only complaint is a very slight amount of wobble between the top and bottom sections.I tried comparing it to a regular ballpoint pen, using Rite In The Rain paper, underwater. Both pens worked surprisingly well underwater - the real magic is in the paper! Both pens were more faint and skipped more underwater, but both the regular pen and Rite In The Rain pen were perfectly legible writing completely submerged. The regular pen was a little smoother overall.If you really are just writing in the rain, use a regular pen without worry. If you need a pressurized pen because you're going to be in an environment where it is necessary (high altitude, need to write upside-down, etc) then these work great.These pens and inserts are made by Fisher and the only difference between these and the Space Pen are supposedly proprietary ink formulation. But, since I didn't notice any performance difference between the Rite In The Rain version and a standard ballpoint pen, I doubt it will make any difference - get the Space Pen if it's cheaper.Overall I really like the pen and the pressurized insert is great at what it does, but a standard ballpoint pen is still smoother and writes darker in "standard" conditions.

If you are in a severe, high rain tropical place, this pen is the best you can use. I used to describe outcrops under really severe rain, and have no problem to write on my field book.

I’m always on the hunt for a good writing pen and I got into these back in 2013. They’re awesome.The pen is capable of writing upside down on any writing surface and underwater with the appropriate paper. The ink cartridge inside lasts for a long time and when it runs out, replacements are available from the manufacturer. Weight wise, these pens made of sturdy metal and are heavier than other pens of its size on the market, but I personally don’t really notice while writing, I think.The writing of the pen is pretty consistent, but not as bold as some other ball-point pens on the market, both higher and lower in quality and value.If you’re military, law enforcement, or just a one enthusiast, this is a great pen for you. I would love to see this company release more pens in a wider variety of colors and inks.

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I reached a point where I had two needs - a pen that works basically everywhere, and something that wasn't black so I could find it in my bag. This pen hit all the marks. First, in hand, it fits. Right size, right feel, not a too tiny EDC little pen, and not a bulky "make a presence" pen. Simple click top, and writing is, well, at your fingertips.And to address my "why does EVERYTHING have to be black inside my black bag" issue - this orange is easy to find, but also easy on the eyes - a rich color, not neon, that looks good when using and is, indeed, easy to find in a bag full of otherwise black things.Love the pen - and a follow on, I did buy the Rite in the Rain paper tablet, and yes, I can definitely write in the rain. The pen and paper were perfect while I jotted notes without a raincoat or umbrella. Solid, buy it.