CROSS pens. On my third one in 27-years. Keep a few refills. Just keep it in shirt pocket. Regard it as same as keys and pocketknife when dressing. Same life guarantee as a ZIPPO lighter.

Cross - Classic Century Pens, Classic Century Pencils, and Classic Century Refills

Start at about $30 at Office Depot.

 

:hellno:
My lands! I think I'll just keep using what I got! Shooo!
Some on there went plumb up to $1,400. I just couldn't see myself paying that much for a pen. :lol2:

 

You sure won't find them in a "tin cup" on a street corner...

 

I reckon not!
:lol:

 

The worker isn't worth the price of his tools?

Call it a business expense if you want. How much is a box of pens X-times over Y-years? A quality pen (or pencil) is more than worth it's price. A television, a CB linear, a stereo, a tattoo has ZERO business value. Sounds like priority re-set. For someone who grew up or didn't otherwise associate with those who were literate I can see how the reaction to quality's price might be a surprise. For someone used to using a pen/pencil for matters other than drawing lines it's a question not even asked -- they already own one -- as the daily utility of quality is unquestioned.

If someone came on here and asked the identical question about a set of combination wrenches, those experienced would pipe right up about CRAFTSMAN (new, versus tool truck) or, used, assembled from flea markets, pawn shops, CRAIGSLIST or other. Buy the right tool the first time.

If you find a comparable or better pen for the same price that doesn't wear out pipe right up. A CROSS pen isn't the SNAP ON of pens. That some of their pens are highly expensive should be a clue: their quality/reliability has been high for over 60-years. The "status" models use the same refills. The only other one I would consider would be the old FISHER "Space Pen" that writes upside down, under-water, etc.

You might take note that a matched gold-filled set of CROSS pen/pencil has been a senior LEO adornment since at least the 1950's while in uniform. Or pilots, engineers, or others, etc.

I've had the same ZIPPO for 24 years. Another great lasts-a-lifetime-American-made-tool. I might not carry it while working in the yard or crawling under the truck. Same for my watch, wedding ring, etc. The pen is no different. If you don't like carrying it, keep it in the case it comes in.

Someone who is forever "borrowing" the writing instrument of others might consider the assembly of Gideon's army (Judges 7:5).

Since a pen is an essential business tool, get a good one and get your own.

Rant off

 

Well.... let's see. I bought a 10-pack of classic black BIC pens awhile back at the dollar tree for ONE DOLLAR. I'm pretty sure that I won't USE or LOSE more than 2 per year, making this a 5 year supply.

I'll probably be dead in about 30 years.... so, that's SIX packs of pens I will need. Hmm.....Y=30, X=6 and f=ONE DOLLAR. That's SIX DOLLARS (plus tax) for the next 30 years!

You said you are on your THIRD pen (in less than 30 yrs) costing at least $30 each. Hmm....

$90 - $6 = $84 left over for more BEER! :lol2:

I have been using BIC pens most of my life. I have NEVER had one "wear out" or fail to write FIRST time, every time, until the last drop of ink was used up.

BTW.... I HAVE a Cross "set" around here somewhere. I never use it cuz it produces a very anemic line on the page. I wouldn't give you a DOLLAR for a dozen of 'em. :lol:

 

Go ahead, call a $1000 pen a business expense and claim depreciation on your taxes. Gee, If I can do it with my CB why not a pen?

Anything over $10 for a pen is a status symbol or ego booster. Then again, it's all relative to disposable income. I just don't know too many drivers with that kind of disposable income.

 

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I have to agree. No, I don't use BIC, but I buy a Zebra and use it until someone on the shipper's or receiver's dock happens to keep it, and I have to get a new one. Flashy pens seem to be a target. I'd hate to have to replace one of those really expensive ones for that. Generally, I simply buy refills, but every once in a while, I find myself with a new pen.

 

I steal mine from the Post Office.
The ones that say <U.S. Government>
I like to leave about 6" of bead chain on it.
I think they are made in China, because they really aren't worth a sheit.

 

And, use the chain to absentmindedly whip yourself in the face while you're thinking?????