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Tombow Zoom Multi Function Ballpoint Pen
Tombow, an industry leader founded in 1913, is doing remarkably in the way it continually brings “cutting edge” and “affordable” together in the same plane of existence.
Multifunctional black pen/red pen/mechanical pencil. Easily selectable by a quick rotation. Body is made of lightweight Aluminum. Excellent grip for comfortable writing.
Pen does not write upside down.
Motion activated
Pen/pencil function; fine point
Aluminum/rubber
5 colors available
1
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Skilcraft U.S Government Ballpoint Pen
Skilcraft, the name behind the US government’s writing instruments, stuns the market constantly with its array of outstanding writing tools.
Retractable and refillable. Writes anywhere regardless of climate and altitude. Non-skip, non-smear ink. Economic 12pack. Comes with clip for easy attachment to pockets.
Not a space pen so it won’t write upside down.
Retractable; refillable
U.S.Gov. stamp; medium point
Brass
Blue; black
12
MontBlanc StarWalker Red-Gold Ballpoint Pen
MontBlanc believes style is an integral part of any job and strives to provide its customers with products that are every bit as stylish as they are functional.
Elite and sophisticated ballpoint pen. Comes with red-gold plated clip. Operates with a twist mechanism. Medium point. Great grip for comfortable writing.
Might be a bit high-end for some folks.
Refillable
Twist mechanism; medium point
Resin
6 colors available
1
Fisher Bullet Black Matte Barrel Space Pen
Fisher boasts a diverse product line of handcrafted writing instruments which customers, world over, have discovered to be reliable, versatile, and durable.
Writes at any angle, even upside down. Writes at zero gravity. Writes at extreme temperature ranges (-30 Fahrenheit to 250 Fahrenheit). Lightweight and balanced. Medium point.
Might have been preferable in a pack.
Space ‘pen’
With cap; medium point
Brass
5 colors available
1
Zebra Z-Grip Ballpoint Retractable Pen
Zebra is all about efficient writing for its clients which, to it, means affordable, quality products and world class customer service for every single customer.
Retractable. Medium point ballpoint pen. Economical 2 pack of 18 pens each. Soft, ribbed, rubberized grip for great pen control. Clear barrel for ink supply monitoring.
Non-refillable pen design.
Retractable
Medium point
Plastic
8 colors available
18, 36