U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point - Blue Ink

UPDATEI have discovered I can hang these wit little magnets all over the houseso useful to have a dedicated spot for the pen I can quickly grab andreturn when I am doneORIGINAL REVIEWGot 12 in a box, the description wasn't clear so I posted a picture to show what I got.They don't click smooth at first but they loosen up. They write for a long long time so there is plenty of time for them to loosen up.Box says they will write for 5000 feet.I prefer the medium tip, it lays down a smooth unbroken line.You can see my detailed review.Youtube video code = xB9xu9frdiA

It’s been donkeys years since I used these pens in the military. Just nice to see they’re still around and going strong. Best pen I ever used, would write for over a mile, the tip is the maximum length a female could grow her finger nails, & they’d work in crazy temps. Glad I got a box for old times sake.

Skilcraft has for over 50 years now produced the hardy U.S. Government retractable ballpoint pen, and fifty years later its still the hardy workhorse that writes in any conditions on virtually any surface. I have carried,used,and wrote with Skilcraft retractable ballpoint pens for many years now on a daily basis. The Skilcraft U.S. Government retractable pen is the pen I recommend to buy, and the only pen you'll ever need. These pens are classic, durable, and very reliable. You'll never find a better pen that stands up to rigorous use. Try a Skilcraft U.S. Government retractable ballpoint pen today, and you'll never worry about finding a better pen again. A compliment to any shirt/jacket pocket is superb Skilcraft Quality!

These are the best pens. It took me forever to find this style. They are hard to find in the major office supply stores and so I had given up until a friend suggested Amazon. Needless to say I am a nurse and these are pocket friendly, write forever, no one else has them (so when a pen is found/stolen they know it is mine), they come in fine and medium, and I have bought several boxes (becoming a hoader with these pens) so that if they do disappear, I will be set for a couple of years.

This pen is pretty much as everyone describes. Small form, writes well, and nostalgic for those of a certain age and background. Overall a nice pen for a decent price, but by no means the best value. The pen writes well, smooth no skips and I have had not issues with pens not working. As others mentioned there is a slight hitch in the click mechanism on some of the pens, but it doesn't seem to affect the performance. It reminds me of the same pens I had in my youth in the 60s, and seems pretty much as I remember them. Works as a nice EDC pocket pen.

This blue pen, like its black ink brother were mainstays during my 22 years in the Air Force. Unlike the black ink brother, this wasn't a required carry from day one. It was a pen then that you may have run across if your duties were in or around an admin function. If you did, you stashed it in your pocket quickly and whistled a tune as you stepped out of the office area. From then on, you carried it faithfully. Generally though, the Air Force's preferred color was black, but blue was a first substitute. It gained favor for the fact that if you held a sign order or document, you knew you were holding an original and not a zerox copy. Okay, that's it for my personal take on this pen's history. It's a good pen to have in your pocket. Small, compact. It does feel small in your hands. I have big hands. But, it writes smoothly and doesn't skip a beat. It will show its and tear, but for a pen that's about a dollar and small change in this box of 12, you can't beat. You won't lament its loss if you lose it. But I guarantee you that if you do misplace it, you will search the deepest waters, the darkest valleys and the highest mountains to find it. Only then, you'll grudgingly open the box up to pull out a replacement. All the while through time, you will hold out hope that your lost buddy will show up. :)

Can’t say whether any of the claims for this pen are true or not, but it just seems like a cheap pen to me. You are much better offer buying Bic or Paper Mate, unless you want to support the Industries For The Blind.

Bought these as a gift for a friend after seeing the company featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes. Great pens.