September 30, 2024

My fancy ballpoint pens

Somebody gave this to me. Probably Doug, but I'm not sure.

It is a nice all metal pen that takes refills. All of my other experience with ballpoint pens has been with the throwaway "click" variety. Usually Pilot G-2 07, which I buy by the box.

This nice pen does not click. It has a nice cap that snaps into place, just like nice fountain pens.

Inside was a refill that said "Hauser, Germany, Open Ceramic 777F". I thought this would be impossible to find, but a search got lots of hits. The available replacement (which works great) is a Schmidt 888F. Apparently the "f" is for fine.

I got a 3 pack of these for $6 on Amazon and had the pen in business in two days (after it had laid around for at least 10 years).

Note: The pen has a spring inside that presses on the back of the refill. Don't loose it!


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