Originally posted by Wingincamera I am a retired LEO and used those Fisher Space Pens in my work. I could write tickets in the rain or fill out other paperwork that got wet (I was motor patrol most of the time). For backup I kept pencils handy, yes I actually filled out a ticket using a pencil if I didn't have my space pen.
Motor Patrol for LEO usually means motorcycle patrol if I understand correctly. If so what kind of motorcycles did you use in your work ? Have any preferences in make for this purpose ?
I've owned and ridden a lot of motorcycles over the years, Currently have a '78 Yamaha 500cc single and a '67 Matchless 750 Scrambler. My son ride a BMW G/S which at my advanced age have taken out for a spin or two. It's quite a bit more refined than my vintage bikes.
BTW, I never thought of Fisher Space Pens being used by LEO, but when I think about it, an excellent writing instrument for that purpose.
Les
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Originally posted by MarkJerling Cross. Served me well for many years, plus - lifetime warranty.
I completely forgot my Cross ballpoint pen. Excellent quality, beautiful look.
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Originally posted by Digitalis I refuse to carry pens or pencils in my pockets. This comes from an unfortunate experience in my youth where a freshly sharpened pencil which I stowed in my pocket, the pointed end of which got uncomfortably close to private property.
A wise man once said, good judgment is based on bad experience.
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Originally posted by K-Three Not an everyday carry, but seems apropos
I have just like it. A few years ago, I ran into a Pentax rep and asked him if he had any Pentax marketing goodies. He very nicely, gave me a Pentax pen, very similar to your pen.