In hindsight I probably should have mentioned how long I have been using the pen before needing to replace the cartridge. As mentioned in the video this issue seems to start once the pen looses pressure or ink. I have been using this pen for almost two years. Granted not for intensive writing but for small notes or to do lists. But with this as an edc pen in mind and that long time of use, I still recommend this pen as an edc pen. And even if you have the issue with the ink, you can easily find an alternative replacement cartridge.

@paperspeaksco

2 жыл бұрын

What's really impressive is that you stuck to using JUST the one pen for that long. Fisher ought to send you new refills just for your fastidiousness :)

@Martin42944

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I was worried this made the pen a non starter, but now I just think swap the refill out once a year as an EDC and I'll be fine.

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

@alfred I of course used another pen at home or the office. For long writing sessions I prefer a gel pen. But on the go, quick notes or having it 24/7cin my pocket the space pen has been my daily driver

@paperspeaksco

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo If I could make a recommendation, I'd suggest getting a Kaweco Sport rollerball (either in stainless steel or brass) The pen accepts a lot more refillls. My favourite refill is the Uniball Jetstream SXR-600. Same Jetstream ink but in a Parker style refill.

@Jason-pq5mq

4 ай бұрын

Same. Got my newest Fisher in 2020 and still using the same ink.

I've had this same issue with several fisher refills. Switching to the fine point does help as others have said but it doesn't eliminate the problem entirely.

If you are ok with gel ink, but like the form factor of the Fisher Space Pen Bullet, then you can use the Zebra RJK7 as a replacement cartridge. The gel ink is very nice to write with and is not prone to causing blobs on the paper. You need to snip a few mm of the back of the cartridge but there is no ink there and it is made of plastic so it’s very easy to do with a sharp knife or a pair of scissors. The video quality on this vlog was also very good :).

Interesting that you need to replace the refill after only 2 years. I've been using Fisher Space Pens for over 40 years and I journal extensively. I find my refills last 3 to 5 years depending upon colour. Blue lasts about 5 years, Black 3-4 and Red about 3 years. And yes, that leaking is a sign the refill is about to give up the game. I always have spares though so it's a no issue for me. Oh, and your Samsung's image quality is great 😄

@afrog2666

4 ай бұрын

How long a refill lasts depends on how much you use it, and the video is about what happens when it starts to get empty, which you agree with: "And yes, that leaking is a sign the refill is about to give up the game" It`s not about how long they can be stored..

@trela47.

29 күн бұрын

He seems to be using the bullet pen. Was yours a regular sized by chance? Thanks for the tip on the blue ink btw. 🙏😊

@Kammitoes

29 күн бұрын

@@trela47. I use Bullet Pens mostly. I have had other Fisher pens but always gravitate back to the Bullet. However, I also use the refills in other pens I have that take Parker type refills and they work the same as in the Bullet. I hope that helps.

I changed from a medium point to a fine point and that issue stopped for me:) and video quality for a quick blog that looks great!

Mine just ran out of ink yesterday, just went dead, no leaking, just ran out of ink.

Used 2 brand new Fisher refills and wrote until they stopped writing (with a decade between manufacturer dates). They didn't have such a problem.

@mranon42023

10 ай бұрын

it may just be luck. the probleis they dont guarantee enough quality and a variability small enough for that everyone gets a decent product

Video quality is impressive. I have the same pen but hasn’t started leaking yet. Will order a refill now.

In the 25 years I’ve been using Fisher Space Pens, I’ve never ever experienced this problem… I write with one daily, it’s always in my pocket, whether I’m at work on construction sites or out on my mountain bike flying down trails

@Youknowthebo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Ive had multiple cartridges with this issue. Maybe qc in Germany is different? Or the gas inside the cartridge is acting different in Germanys colder climate? I am not great in physics, but doesn't gas act different in different temperatures? So maybe it expands more once it is hotter? Just a very uneducated guess tbh.

@darcyphillips70

Жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo I wonder if it varies with the nib size, I’ve always used the fine point

@Youknowthebo

Жыл бұрын

@@darcyphillips70 oh, I did not think of that. I use the medium. That might be the reason

I thought spacepens where supposed to not leak? But i guess it makes sense that with less ink in the tube that means pressure is less therefore leaking .. The image quality is ok, but seems kinda dull in color? Colors where just not popping but image is clear..

Image quality is great! Thanks for all the great videos!

Hey Bo - I've been using fisher pens for a long time and never had this happen; have you found this problem with multiple cartridges?

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. This is actually only my second replacement. With my use as an edc pen the cartridge lasts a very long time which also might be the reason. I assume that the gas of a gas filled cartridge might leak over time so that the ball might not be able to close properly (this obviously is just my naiv scientific explanation 😂). But I can't remember if the first cartridge had the same issue. It was a blue cartridge so I switched it quite early to a black one.

I have the same problem with my fisher AG7 space pen right from opening the box, and it virtually unusable.😂 I ditched the fisher original refill, and replace it with a BIC Cristal original refill and/or Schneider Slider Edge refill, with cutting to shorten the ink catridge, and paper tap wrapping at some point of the refill for the AG7 spring to have something to hold on, and the problem is solved. Considering i don't write in water, nor on oiled paper, nor upsidedown, nor in zero gravity, so the new modded refills works like a charm for me, for cheap dirt price, and much much smoother than the fisher original refill.😊

Quality is good and the S20 is more than capable of vlogs…good vid

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 😉 ✌️

Guter Tipp, aber sieh dir mal die Stifte von Big Idea Design an, nehmen so gut wie alles an Minen auf, da die Größe flexibel einstellbar ist. Ich meine gelesen zu haben, dass es an den Minen des Space pen liegt und da gibt es gut Alternativen.

I haven’t actually experienced this issue yet, but thanks for the heads up!

This was why I ultimately stopped using a space pen. Those ink blobs are a pain. Even a slow drying fountain pen ink has less mess potential in my experience.

Video on smartphones are very good these days. It's always on you so you can film on the go!

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 😉✌️

Space Pens are ALWAYS MESSY! But I will try and get a refill... Maybe it's because the pen went through the washer & dryer when I first got it? IMHO

Really good to know! I wouldn't want to keep tabs on when to switch out my EDC pen. It's not on my top to-do-list. So I'm afraid of inking my high quality/pricey bags and etc. I think I may check out other options.cheers!

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't worry much about ink leaking out of the pen onto your bags. The ink creates a blob on the tip of the pen and doesn't leak out of the closed cap. However, you need to check before writing because the blob will get on the paper on your first letter of writing and when you move over the blob with your hands your hand gets dirty and that might get on your bag or clothes

@JonnyBgooD007

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo Ah well in this case, I think I'm going to reconsider purchasing. Readded to cart. Thank you for the reply/helpful note!

Image quality looks great my end. Vielen Dank für die Hervorhebung (Wortspiel beabsichtigt) die Fisher Space Pen Problem

One of my least favorite issues with pens is the leak factor. I’ve always wanted one of these pens but never got one and am now hesitant again 😆 Image quality is good with the Samsung phone. 👍🏽

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

This issue happened after almost two years of use. So I'm honestly still recommend this pen. And you can get different refills as well if have issues with the ink

Video quality is fine. Haven't used a pen and notebook for a long time. I just use Todoist and Google Keep, storing "to do's" and notes on my phone. This of course saves having to EDC a (leaky ?) pen and notebook 😉

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

I use a digital notebook as well. But writing is much faster for me instead of getting the phone, dealing with the pass code, opening the app etc. Plus in stores you sometimes still need to sign stuff. With the pandemic in mind I would recommend to have your own pen available

@jeffpovey8168

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo Oh yes, for signing things, I have a box of very cheap, very reliable "Monami 153" ballpoint pens, keep them in my car, pocket etc. They are just 25p (£0.25) here in the UK (By the way, Bo, I just bought the Jansport "Off Campus" 10.5 litre bag, which can be worn two ways, as either a sling or backpack. Worth checking out)

Na.. its space pen just telling you not to use it in gravity. 😆 Thanks for talking about it, it's an unfortunate reality. But mine didn't happen when its low, I thought it was happening randomly. Although I only changed my refill once in the last 3 years. 2nd refill might need a change sometime next year, will keep an eye.

can you talk more about camera, microphone, weather and what do you wear during the recording? Thanks

@Youknowthebo

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Here is a video about my gear kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKKAktayh8aXl7w.html but I am confused, why you want me to talk about the weather 😅

@user-ut3jk7it6c

2 ай бұрын

@@Youknowthebo why not?

that has always been my biggest complaint with the fisher refills and stay away from using them. Blobbing ink sucks and happens to my fisher refills randomly (even when its not getting empty)

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Oh. That's not good. This bloobing just started after almost two years of use. I wonder if the pressure is affected by different climates? Ie if it is colder the pressure holds up longer, therefore the ball is held in place better to keep ink in?

@AnsonChiu

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo - i found a great solve... i've been using a custom fisher adapter that can use standard D1 refills (the small refils often found in multi-pens)

Get the fine point refill. It's more like a medium point from other manufacturers. It blobs a lot less.

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

I can imagine that the fine version is less prone to blobs. But I just like the look of my writing better with the medium. But thanks for the info

Absolutely flawless image quality on my iPhone 11 and on my iPad Pro 11inch. Keep up the good content. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😉 ✌️

This is why I use a small fountain pen in leu of the space pen. I am not going to space or writing upside down. If I need something that I can write in rain with I just bring a uni-bal vision fine. The annoyance of the leak factor is not worth it for me, and a small fountain pen costs less or the same. There is also a roller ball that runs fountain pen ink that is small and cheaper with less issues. Not to mention the ink long term is cheaper and performs better then the fisher refills. Fisher Space Bullet 27USD J. Herbin 16USD (small clear plastic rollerball that uses fountain pen ink) Pilot Petit1 Mini 3.30USD (Small clear plastic fountain pen) Kaweco Classic Sport 24USD (small fountain pen) Onto Tashe 14USD (small metal fountain pen) When the pen gets low on ink refill the cartridge or use a new cartridge or buy a converter (like a cartridge, just with a filling mechanism included in the part)

Good to know, if I didn`t see this, I might have thought the refill was defective (:

The image quality is good!

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

This happens if you send it through the washing machine only, I've had my pen and carried everyday for 5years and no issue ... i have run out of ink before :) ... try not to send through washing machine and dryer ;)

@Youknowthebo

11 ай бұрын

😅 mine never had been in the washing machine. But I believe it is due to the medium size tip

I have had 2 of these in the past, I broke the clip and lost the first one. Then tried gluing the clip to my second one, cause it kept sliding off, and it broke too ultimately. Just to add to the issues of this pen :D

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my clip doesn't hold on very well either after two years. But it doesn't bother me as much. And considering the abuse I was surprised my clip held onto the pen that long

that is my first impression. it make mess, but work in space..so its good. can go mars LOL

Great video quality for sure.

@Youknowthebo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

The bob is particularly bad with the coloured ink. I found red the worst. I don't think is just due to low ink levels but the design. I used pressure ink in the G2 Parker refill and have been using that cartridge for many years with no blotting. As the ink in any of these lasts a very long time it might be down to individual batches of production. The Fisher bullet pen with black refill I have carried and used the longest (over five years) is fine. The red refill purchased at the same time ran out quickly as most of the ink was blotted from the tip.

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

That's some good information. Thank you very much. I only have experience with the black ink. Maybe I will try a different brand of cartridge next time. Thanks

@geraldmcmullon2465

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo I think you are out of luck. Only Fisher make refills for their bullet pens. medium only : - silver, turquo, brown, purple, burgun medium and fine : - green, red, black, blue Each refill has a plastic adapter to use make it work as a G2 Parker Jotter style to fit in a number of other ball point pens. I used the Fisher fine red in a Parker and a fine black in the bullet pen. I also matched ink to bullet pen colour for blue, black, red, green and purple as a school set for my daughter. My refill of choice for G2 pens is the Schmidt P600 fine These of course do not fit a Fisher bullet pen but any Parker pen from inexpensive Jotters to expensive gold 75 and 180 series. The bullet pen is better EDC but the Zebra T3 is even smaller and the OHTO Minimo takes a range of other refills, different colours and including pressurized. Anything smaller is just the metal refill itself like the refill for a Victorinox 91mm pocket knife (Champ) or Swiss Tool.

Maybe you need to take your pen into space every once and awhile to repressurize it. Lol. Your phone video quality is 5 BY 5. 👍

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 👍

Love it!

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nicholas

Hey is it a ball pen or gel pen?

@Youknowthebo

Жыл бұрын

This is a ball pen with a gas cartridge

Min 0:43 : What's that thing next to the pen? (silver)

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

That's the Ring adapter for my Quadlock case. It's kinda like a popsocket and a phonestand

@smsdelux

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo cool, thanx bo

Image quality is spot on

@Youknowthebo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The video quality is fine. I must be lucky I've been carrying and using one for years and never had this issue. I do use blue cartridges so who knows. 🤔 I took the clip off my bullet space pen I like it better that way, LOL I do have a second bullet space pen that I leave the clip on, I ended with up a second one because I thought I had lost the first one, then found it behind my bed when I move it to clean one time. I also have the Cap O-matic model too I keep it in my backpack again with blue ink and no leaks so far. FYI if you use the plastic adapter on a fisher space pen refill it will work in a pen that uses Parker style refills. and yes I prefer to use my own pen as well, since the pandemic started and haven't changed yet and I don't let anyone else use it. 😆 You might find this interesting, kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpaNscaMacLcn5M.html

To be honest the video quality is quite nice.

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 😉✌️

Love the story that the us astronauts needed a pen for space, so parker invented this piece of engineering, and the russian cosmonauts took a pencil…. 🤣

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 😂 That's an incredible information

@P373RV2

2 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo used a lot on universities as a example of overengineering. Simplicity sometimes is key! 👌🏻

@geraldmcmullon2465

2 жыл бұрын

Parker did not engineer the cartridge or the Fisher Space pen - the hint is in the name. Yes the Russians used a pencil. But a typical pencil sheds graphite and if that floated into the electronics could cause problems. The Russian used less electronics or sealed the units and were less concerned. But pencils do not have to have lead or graphite cores and alternatives could easily have been used. So more a myth and of course Americans it was claimed threw money at problems instead of looking at existing alternatives in their space program.

@P373RV2

2 жыл бұрын

@@geraldmcmullon2465 But the metaphor still stands…. And i would prefer a little graphene on the old mir instead of some floating ink bubbles like bo‘s pen on the shiny new iss…. Bu ya! 🙃

@geraldmcmullon2465

2 жыл бұрын

@@P373RV2 Of course graphene was first extracted in 2004, Old Mir was decades earlier. The ink bobs do get everywhere you don't want but are so sticky that I doubt that they would float and the refill lasts longer than any "flights" or periods in space undertaken to date.

The trick is to tear a small piece of paper towel and jam it into the pen cap and it will always remove the excess. ✌️

@Youknowthebo

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. Thanks

The image quality looks good to me, but I am not a connoisseur!

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Gary 😉✌️

Yeah. Absolute over-hyped waste of money. I owned about 6 space pens, gave them away very quickly.

Good to know. Thanks for sharing. I do not share pens either, and I’m trying to still stay home as much as possible because young people and some people believe facebook memes over real science.

Sounds like a crappy pen.

@marvinrivera9235

2 жыл бұрын

Oh

@Youknowthebo

2 жыл бұрын

Well, to be fair: this is the first time after two years of use that I have to change the cartridge. With that in mind this is a small issue.