Need suggestions: Looking for a pen

[Wingsley]

I use a paper tablet, mounted on a small 5 in. by 8 in. (127 x 203 mm) clipboard, to manage my shopping lists and also some other to-do task lists and business note taking while out shopping or taking care of other projects. It works well. I can carry it or set it up in a shopping cart.

One thing has mixed results: pens. Sometimes, the clip on the pen is cheap plastic and it breaks off.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a retractable ballpoint pen with a strong enough clip that can mount on the hard wire clip of this clipboard without breaking?

The idea of using a short peice of string to permanently attached the pen to the clipboard doesn't work very well, either.

 

[cthompson94]

I am a fan of zebra pens, they are retractable with various point sizes and the metal casing doesn't break easily in my experience

 

[Wingsley]

I am a fan of zebra pens, they are retractable with various point sizes and the metal casing doesn't break easily in my experience

How well do the side-clips on those pens hold up? I can be brutal, putting a pen in a denim jeans' cell pocket, or hanging it on the clipboards thick wire clip. One of our family just broke a plastic pen's plastic clip that was mounted on that clipboard I mentioned.

 

[cthompson94]

How well do the side-clips on those pens hold up? I can be brutal, putting a pen in a denim jeans' cell pocket, or hanging it on the clipboards thick wire clip. One of our family just broke a plastic pen's plastic clip that was mounted on that clipboard I mentioned.

They have held up well with my use with denim jeans pocket and the occasional boredom of just messing with the clip. I haven't really had to stretch them over a clipboard wire clip, but there is already a decent size gap between the clip and the body of the pen. I didn't really state it well earlier, but the clip and the body are metal (don't remember off the top of my head the type of metal), but like I said I don't recall one ever breaking on me and they are pretty "mainstream" enough to find in most stores pen sections unlike other niche pens labeled "tough" or something that cost an arm and a leg for just a pen.

 

[KaliYoni]

I use a paper tablet, mounted on a small 5 in. by 8 in. (127 x 203 mm) clipboard, to manage my shopping lists and also some other to-do task lists and business note taking while out shopping or taking care of other projects. It works well. I can carry it or set it up in a shopping cart.

One thing has mixed results: pens. Sometimes, the clip on the pen is cheap plastic and it breaks off.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a retractable ballpoint pen with a strong enough clip that can mount on the hard wire clip of this clipboard without breaking?

The idea of using a short peice of string to permanently attached the pen to the clipboard doesn't work very well, either.

Why not kick it astronaut-style??? If the ability to withstand 4G’s at launch ain’t enough for ya…well, maybe you need to hire a machinist.
;-)

Fisher Space Pen Co.

The Fisher Space Pen is able to write in zero gravity and works upside down, under water, over grease and in extreme temperatures. Order your custom astronaut pen at SpacePen.com.

www.spacepen.com

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ETA: if you look at the accessory section of the Space Pen website, they sell replacement clips for one of their pen models.

 

[Wingsley]

Why not kick it astronaut-style??? If the ability to withstand 4G’s at launch ain’t enough for ya…well, maybe you need to hire a machinist.
;-)

Fisher Space Pen Co.

The Fisher Space Pen is able to write in zero gravity and works upside down, under water, over grease and in extreme temperatures. Order your custom astronaut pen at SpacePen.com.

www.spacepen.com

How tough is the clip on that pen? I can be brutal, putting a pen in a denim jeans' cell pocket, or hanging it on the clipboards thick wire clip. One of our family just broke a plastic pen's plastic clip that was mounted on that clipboard I mentioned.

 

[myscrnnm]

This is the pen that I use for work every day, and I would highly recommend it. It has a simple design and twists to open, so can be operated with one hand. The clip is held in place by spring tension, so it will never deform. The entire body of the pen is also made from sterling silver, so it's very durable. I work in a warehouse environment, so it handles a lot of wear and tear. It's no longer available directly from the manufacturer, but there are several available on eBay under "1837."

 

[Scepticalscribe]

This is the pen that I use for work every day, and I would highly recommend it. It has a simple design and twists to open, so can be operated with one hand. The clip is held in place by spring tension, so it will never deform. The entire body of the pen is also made from sterling silver, so it's very durable. I work in a warehouse environment, so it handles a lot of wear and tear. It's no longer available directly from the manufacturer, but there are several available on eBay under "1837."
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That is a gorgeous pen, elegant yet sturdy; what is the make?

 

[eyoungren]

Sharpie S-Gels are what I am currently using. They come in black. red or blue ink and a few colors and are metal. Zebras used to be my pen, but the S-Gels just.'flow' better, probably because of the ink mechanism.

I wear Dickies pants and shorts, so the metal goes with that and the clip holds up. It's metal, not plastic.



Note that Sharpie has a plastic version of these. I have no experience with them.

 

[Huntn]

I use a paper tablet, mounted on a small 5 in. by 8 in. (127 x 203 mm) clipboard, to manage my shopping lists and also some other to-do task lists and business note taking while out shopping or taking care of other projects. It works well. I can carry it or set it up in a shopping cart.

One thing has mixed results: pens. Sometimes, the clip on the pen is cheap plastic and it breaks off.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a retractable ballpoint pen with a strong enough clip that can mount on the hard wire clip of this clipboard without breaking?

The idea of using a short peice of string to permanently attached the pen to the clipboard doesn't work very well, either.

I like the Pilot G-2 but can’t vouch for the strength of its clip.

 

[spooklog]

Well, if you want a truly robust clip, have a look at the tactical pens made by Uzi (available on Amazon). These are made from aircraft-grade aluminum, have a glass-breaker at one end, and are designed to be useful in a close quarters combat situation! Of course, they are quite suitable ballpoint pens.

Take care.

 

[KaliYoni]

That is a gorgeous pen, elegant yet sturdy; what is the make?

Here's a hint.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Here's a hint.

Ah: I can only assume - I didn't watch the clip, but the image of Audrey Hepburn was something of a clue - that, therefore, this is the pen maker Tiffany.

I've never seen one, but it does look rather attractive.

 

[chown33]

I vaguely recall a pen whose clip was like the upper half of an alligator clip. Sadly, it was so long ago I have no idea what brand it was.