Parker 51 vs Fisher Space Pen

This pen is really, really disappointing. 1. The nib is cheap and scratchy. Not well made

For me, The Fisher Bullet is about the small form factor, the durability and the ability to write whenever you need to write... wherever you need to write

Only works with bottled ink, but even by writing several pages (probably 20 at max) each day, I fill it once a month (or every 2 weeks depending on usage). The MK II model I use is less expensive and plain than the MK V that's around on eBay for around 40 bucks, even though the latter is worth every penny it costs.

I use Tactile Turn short pens with Fisher Space Pen ink cartridges in them. I work in an environment where I am pretty much using a pen all day so I value durability and reliability over anything else.

I have no real requirements other than a nice, interesting writing experience (either because it's a flex/stub or because it writes beautifully, like a Parker 51, or whatever other reason), but I admit I'll start balking if the price climbs too high unless there's a good justification - I plan on using this pen, so something like a Namiki is out of the question since I'd be terrified to get those pieces of art dirty or drop it or lose it. I don't know what to choose, though, so I'm going to put it out there for opinions.

This review is specifically for the red colored bullet pen. Amazon sometimes groups together reviews for different sizes and colors. I am a huge fan of all Fisher space pens, especially the bullet sizes ones which are very easy to carry in a jeans pocket, and I have used them for years. After maybe three months of use, the red color is starting to rub off

The grip would be a concern, however if you like the experience on the Parker 51 I’d be inclined to say you’d like the one on the Lamy, it’s also a hooded nib, after all.

I have only bought fiaher pens for the last 4-6 years, however; the only flaw is the grips on ALL of the colors EXCEPT the flat black pen falls off and is not fixable. If you made all of the pens like the original, this product really would be the best of any pen out there.