fisher space pens

pens made in USA


Fisher Space Pens (also known as the Zero Gravity Pen) . They are pens that uses pressurised ink cartridges and are claimed to write in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, over wet and greasy paper, at any angle, and in extreme temperature ranges.

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Paul C. Fisher and his company, the Fisher Pen Company, reportedly invested $1 million to create what is now commonly known as the space pen. None of this investment money came from NASA's coffers -- the agency only became involved after the pen was dreamed into existence. In 1965 Fisher patented a pen that could write upside-down, in frigid or roasting conditions (down to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit or up to 400 degrees F), and even underwater or in other liquids. If too hot, though, the ink turned green instead of its normal blue. After testing, NASA ordered 400 Fisher pens for use on space missions at a cost of under $1000.

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