SMOOTHERPRO Solid Brass Bolt Action Pen Compatible with Fisher Space SPR Refill Weight Balanced for Tremor Parkinson Arthritic Signature Retro Black (FSR010)

This pen is an excellent bold action pen for the price. It is comparable to pens costing 2-3 times as much (from my research, not personal experience). It’s weighted nicely, neither too heavy nor too light. It doesn’t have excellent grip, but the width makes it ergonomic. I also love the sturdy clip. Because it’s so strong and it sits so high, the pen stays securely affixed to my front jeans pocket where it’s both extremely accessible and secure (so I don’t need to worry about it falling out). I have only used Parker style refills with it, but the bolt action is extremely smooth and reliable. I think this is an outstanding pen that will probably last for at least the rest of my life. My only gripe is that the threading for the bolt & the screw that holds the clip at the top come loose super easily. I’ve read that this issue can be fixed various ways though (using anything from super glue, to thread locker, to dental floss). I added a tiny strip of PTFE thread seal tape to the threading on both components, and they are now staying in place. In sum, it’s an awesome raw brass pen. It isn’t perfect, but it’s unbeatable for the price. Also, it’s one and only issue is easily fixed.

I've had this pen in brass for a long while and use it all the time. Yes, the bolt screw can loosen. A little blue Loctite fixes that. The pen has two positions. One is for Parker style refills and the other is for Fisher space pen refills. This is a great feature since you can use either without needing the adapter (a plastic piece that makes the Fisher refill the same size as a Parker). A couple things to note about this black version:' The "patina" on it actually rubs off. I found this out when I had to use a rubber gripper to unscrew the bottom (to put in a refill). The clip has been changed. As many people have noted in their reviews, the older clip with the "S" cut into it has been replaced with a solid clip with "Smootherpro" painted or etched on. The old looked MUCH better. My black pen had the wrong spring in it. It works, more or less, with a Parker refill, but not with the Fisher refill without the adapter. Because the spring is too short, the refill and bolt lever rattle around when the pen is retracted if I put in the Fisher refill. The older pen had a longer spring that worked well with either size refill. The refills the pen comes with (like a lot of pens) appear to be the inexpensive Schmidt refills. These refills are low-quality and tend to leak and to write poorly. Throw them away and get some Fisher and some Parker refills and just use those. I ordered a pack of longer springs for this pen. Assuming that fixes the Fisher refill problem, I will be happier with the pen. If I can't fix the problem, it means I can only use space pen refills with an adapter, which defeats the point of the pen having two settings. I still think this is a decent pen made with good materials. I would not recommend getting the "black" one since it is just the brass one with a fake patina on it that rubs off. The brass Smootherpro pen I have is a five star pen. This pen is ALMOST the same but it's only a four-star due to the incorrect spring, the inferior appearance of the clip, and the poor patina (I'll probably just rub it all off at some point, and this will be another brass pen).

This is my second purchase of this pen. Lost it recently. Originally bought this pen in Sept '21 to replace a self defense pen that was taken away at a concert. Yes this pen is solid enough to be used as a last resort self defense weapon. Very good feel in the hand. Replace the original cartridge with one that writes better. I always hear "Oh. This is a nice pen! Heavy!" It's hefty not heavy and the patina makes this pen look even nicer than what you see on this site. Move the clip to where you want it so you don't snag the bolt to your pocket and then drop some locktite or crazy glue on the bolt screw and cap. They loosen easily. With all that considered I give this pen a 9 out of 10. Would actually make a great gift to almost anybody.

This is a truly wonderful pen. It is comfortable to hold and substantial without being too heavy. I have a tremor in one hand which makes writing a challenge. This pen works well with either my dominant (shaky) hand or the other one. I needed something that wrote precisely enough for a Bullet Journal and this is it! Beautiful brass color and I love being able to use the reliable Fisher Space refills with it. The bolt action is easy to use and looks very cool.

This is a great looking pen. It's made of brass so I'm thinking it'll patina overtime. It's very well made. The only flaw it has is the screws coming loose. The screw that holds the clip comes off loose very easily but I have fixed that by using a bit of loctite blue and it hasn't budged since then. I like the fact that this is a heavy pen which means I don't have to put much pressure on the paper while writing. The bolt action system is great and fun to fidget with from time to time.

After months of use, the finish has worn out but still looks great in brass. I match this with a space pen refill and use this pen all day everyday. It takes allot of abuse.

SECOND UPDATE: The replacement screw arrived. I am a fan of the pen, but SMOOTHERPRO backs up the pen with fantastic service. UPDATE: I posted a question about replacing the screw and SMOOTHERPRO contacted me immediately. They are shipping a replacement screw to me at no cost. They will use locktite on future runs. Based on the response from their customer service, I would definitely order again. ORIGINAL: If you are looking for a durable pen, this one has a fatal flaw. The screw that holds the clip will unscrew and if you are not checking, you will lose it and potentially the clip. Prior to losing the screw, I thought the pen worked well. I like the ability to use ink cartridges from the two major providers (different lengths). I also liked the color. I thought it was a little pricey, but it did what I wanted.

Ein klasse Messing-Kugelschreiber für relativ kleines Geld, liegt schön/satt in der Hand und bekommt über die Zeit eine schöne Patina.

I just love the in hand feel of this pen. It has a heft to it but not uncomfortable even for long periods of writing.

Ich liebe diesen Stift. Mittlerweile besitze ich 5 Stück, weil ich sie überall verteile und auch mal einen verliere.... Und auch im Einsatz auf wasserfestem Papier funktionieren sie super. Sie schreiben super und der Bolt Verschluss ist super entspannend.

I get the seller five stars for service quality and sales, the pen I had to rate lower. I like a nice heavy brass pen that feels good in the hand comfortable to write with, but a simple L-shaped bolt action is all it needs I don't understand the point in the other slots for the bolt. If this is to accommodate different type of pen refills that should be written somewhere clear, personally I find they just get in the way when taking it in and out so I stopped using this pen all together

Mi piace tantissimo si sente molto bene in mano. Ho cambiato il refil con una Parker 0.7 gel e scrive molto scorevole. Non è per scrivere tantissimo può diventare pesante. Molto soddisfatto. Grazie