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Pens 2024-01-30
Zebra F-701: The All-Metal Budget King
You don't need to spend $100 on a machined pen. The Zebra F-701 gives you stainless steel durability for under $10.
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The Good
- Full stainless steel body
- Knurled grip is excellent
- Silent click mechanism
- Dirt cheap
The Bad
- Stock ink is just okay (fine point)
- Small ink capacity
Zebra F-701 Review
This is the pen that gets recommended in every EDC forum. Why? Because it feels like a $50 pen but costs less than a sandwich.
Build
It's solid steel. Not plastic painted silver. Steel. The knurling provides a tactical grip that works even with wet hands/gloves.
Modding
It fits the Fisher Space Pen refill with a tiny modification (removing a plastic spacer), giving you the ultimate budget space pen.
Verdict
Buy three. Put one in your car, one in your bag, and one in your pocket.