Most Durable Pen?

[sleek_lover]

QUOTE (mikeyp @ Mar 1 2007, 04:54 PM)

QUOTE (paircon01 @ Mar 1 2007, 07:48 PM) Kaweco Sport.  While the argument could be made they are plastic, when combined with the pencil in the plastic sport pouch, one has a compact package that is highly functional, fun to use and writes like a dream.  Uses int'l short carts and you HAVE to post...but that is okay because, like the ???? Short and Long, it is what gives the pen its writing length... The KS is my jeans pants pocket pen.  The pencil is cool enough to use for rough carpentry... Bill Isn't there a Noodler's eye dropper version? No idea...could be. Just as easy to carry a PR pack of carts, though...

[goodguy]

Even though I am not a big fan of the Rotring pens I believe the 600 will be perfect for what you need.This pen could have a truck run over it and it will probably still write.

[Escribiente]

Senator Windsor. Plastic piston filler. Short of hammering it, it has been abused in all the ways a fountain pen shouldn't in the past three (some students have borrowed it for their exams), and it still writes with a smooth, wet, consistent line.

[Djehuty]

QUOTE (Chris_PA)

Anyway, where in PA are you at? I'm from western PA, and do a lot of trailrunning/hiking in this area. I also do that Bald Eagle Megatransect out in Lock Haven every year too, so we might just pass each other someday in the woods

 

I live in central Pennsylvania (I'm a student at Penn State). I haven't done much hiking, but I need to get in shape for some travelling and field work I have ahead of me this summer. What better way than to wander around someplace not chock-full of buildings, with a journal in hand?

 

As for the pen, I do like the look of the Rotring, but it's awfully narrow. So I'll probably go with the Lamy Safari. Or the 2000, as I'm intrigued by a description I read which suggests it will develop a patina with wear. A patina on plastic?

 

[sonia_simone]

The Kaweco Sport is a great suggestion too. I just switched my wallet pen out for it, and it's a sturdy, indestructible little creature. Rather homely, but loveable.

[Djehuty]

Woops, I'd missed the post about the Safari breaking. That's not so good. I'll have to check out the Kaweco next.

 

[slide13]

Well, if it weren't for the high price I would suggest a Grayson Tighe Titanium. Not the fancy ones, but the basic, plain, Ti version. These are quite amazing pens, about the size of a M800, and made of all titanium. I actually bought one from World Lux a while ago but returned it because I was finding it just a touch too heavy for my taste (and for the money, I wanted to love everything about it). I still miss that pen though. I know Tighe isn't looked well on around here but it truly was an impressive pen...the nib was amazingly smooth and a great writer. It was just amazingly built thougha nd you couldn't break it if you tried.

[Abhik]

Hi! I think while going for hiking you will want a FP which can act as BP! Take a Pilot cap less with you! Further confusion of "to post or not" can be avoided! Just tag in your shirt pocket with a note book & and you are through

abhik.

[mikeyp]

Only problem with a capless, they don't hold much ink to me.

[Bill]

Another big advantage of the Safaris besides the ruggedness, low cost, a clip that works with many materials (even pack straps?), and the ability to use cartridges is the fact they come in a variety of colors that would be visible in natural surroundings. For example, the yellow Safari for spring and summer hiking. There would be less chance of losing them.

 

Bill

[Tricia]

Someone already mentioned the Lamy Al-Star and I think that would be a good choice. It's the same model as the Safari, but with an aluminum body instead of plastic. Between Safaris and Al-Stars and Vistas, I own almost a dozen of these and have never had a bit of trouble with any of them. They are the ones I carry with me, leaving my 'good' pens at home, safe and snug.

 

[MYU]

Rotring 600 - no question about it. All metal. Can be used as a tent spike or for self-defense.

 

But yes, they're a bit on the heavy side. I'd also go with a Lamy Safari and just keep it tucked away in a sock to avoid damage. It all depends on the expected conditions, though. If you're not really looking to write some exquisite prose and just want to jot down some thoughts on plain ol' paper, I'd probably just use a ball point and then rewrite the notes later on into a nice journal with a favorite fountain pen.

Edited March 2, 2007 by MYU

[mikeyp]

QUOTE (Bill @ Mar 2 2007, 07:01 AM)

Another big advantage of the Safaris besides the ruggedness, low cost, a clip that works with many materials (even pack straps?), and the ability to use cartridges is the fact they come in a variety of colors that would be visible in natural surroundings. For example, the yellow Safari for spring and summer hiking. There would be less chance of losing them. Bill

I agree with bill, bright colors are better pens for outdoors.

[Djehuty]

QUOTE (MYU @ Mar 2 2007, 07:40 PM)

If you're not really looking to write some exquisite prose and just want to jot down some thoughts on plain ol' paper, I'd probably just use a ball point and then rewrite the notes later on into a nice journal with a favorite fountain pen.

Ballpoint? Isn't that heresy?

 

Besides, that's the easy solution. No fun at all.

 

[mikeyp]

How bout one of the rollerballs that take fountain pen cartridges?

[jdooney]

I likethe Hero 100 and the Hero 616's .... all told I have 4 of each of them. I like them a lot! For hiking however, I recommend the 616... It is a fast writer.... and for $10... you won't sweat it if it is damaged. It is also lighter than the Hero 100.. which helps when traveling.

 

[DWL]

It's been said several times before & I'll say it again. Rotring 600 is all you need. It's a cartridge or converter pen so refills won't be an issue, grab a handfull of carts. toss them in a zip loc bag & stuff them in your backpack. The pen is a rock solid design & is all but bulletproof. It comes in a buffet of nib styles to choose from. I've got an older style black 600 that can, will & has been put through serious abuse & continues to come back for more each & every time. Seriously, this is the pen that won't die.

 

Forget anything with plastic on it, forget the pretty light weight "flighter" pens, just get a 600 and you'll be able to handle just about any situation. It can be used as a defensive weapon kubaton (pressure point) style, or posted it'll make a nice deep "Hey that really hurt!" puncture hole, missing a tent stake? Not any more. Need to scale a sheer bluff but don't have any crampons or other climbing tools, just post it and stick it in the rock cracks & hoist yourself up...lol.

 

just my 2 bits worth....

 

Dennis

[boo13]

I spend a lot of time boating the swamps and lakes in the Atchafalaya Basin and South Louisiana, and 4 wheeling the woods looking for birds, and my all-purpose go-to is a Waterman Phileas. I don't like cartridges, so I am limited to one convertor fill, but the pen will accept cartridges. Pen is always reliable, rugged, and with the snap on cap never comes usncrewed. Only difficulty so far is bent nib from being dropped, but didn't affect writing.

Phil

[Hammer6]

The Kaweco Sport in Aluminum would add the additional survivability factor of metal while keeping a nice writing line and great portability. With the clip off, it's a great "into the pocket" pen.

Edited July 29, 2007 by Hammer6

[sexauerw]

I second the aluminum Kaweco Sport. It's a great little pocket pen.