Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2018/11/29/pens-in-the-shape-of-iconic-sp.html
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“Is that a rocket in your pocket?”
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“Pens in the shape of iconic space race rockets”
Really, not so much the shape as the paint job.
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Nah, I’m just happy to see you.
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Nifty, but I’m happy with the original space pen:
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Ok… but how do I BUY one?
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I looked around online - it looks like they’re sold out at all the stores that carried them.
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Retro 51 pens are really nice they have a wonderful weight and feel great when writing. I had 2 at one time but not sure where they have gone. I have two of their mechanical pencils as well and use those regularly.
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Another article said the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was the only source. Theirs all come with signatures and run $185 and up.
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Can you put a Fisher refill in a Retro51?
They take Parker-style. Does Fisher do a Parker-style?
Yes! Can be adapted
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Goulet Pens has them listed as coming in November. I haven’t checked the other online writing utensil specific sites.
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*Sees headline and pulls wallet out while drooling slightly well before clicking the link*
Goddamnit…
Thanks, clarified.
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Gadsden Flag
Yoga
Just for the record, the Retro 51 Tornado was number 8 on that list of Best 100 Pens that was linked the other day: https://boingboing.net/2018/11/26/go-0-7mm-or-go-home.html
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I think the ASF exclusivity is just for the low serial number sets with autographs. Other than those, I presume the pens will be sold elsewhere.
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Hallmark had a good run of NASA stuff in the 90’s. I’m not sure if they do it now.
But here’s a link to one of the many NASA ornaments that adorn our Christmas Tree.
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I got an ad from ipenstore.com that showed these within the last couple of days. Honestly haven’t checked availability tho…
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