Good news! Before I wrote this, I really thought this was an old pen that I wouldn't be able to find again. I was wrong! A quick Google search shows tons of these available. Even in blue and in extra fine. Yee-haw. If you like them you can buy them here and here. (no affiliation) Nice!
I am becoming a big fan of the Rhodia's and here is a little one that is usually with me on the road. It feels like I have been using these pens for a long time. It's a simple retractable design in a good pen that I do not have to worry about losing the cap. Clicky, clicky!
I might actually start carrying this around with me (now that I know I can buy more if needed.) I have a white one of these with a VW logo on it as well. It's just a lightweight yet solid pen that works pretty well for me.
Sorry, I have been slow to catch up on the comments and emails, give me a day and I will be back on track. Thanks!
Seth
17 comments:
Wow - I completely forgot about this pen! I used to use these religiously and would have to hunt them down. Thanks for bringing it back!
Love this pen. Thanks for the links.
Yeah, I actually used this pen today...a lot. Like finding an old friend. I want to try the extra fine though
I stumbled across your blog tonight, and I love it. What a cool idea for a blog. Keep the good info coming!
I used to love that pen when I was back in school! Funny thing is, they seem to have disappeared here in Asia as well. Glad to see you've found them.
i used to work for a company that used only these pens! i loved them. i saw one at a friends house the other day and started looking online for them found a place to buy them in bulk. :)
These are the best pens! I've been using them, without fail, since 1992. I had been getting them from staples (online), but tody I learned that they no longer have them (they've been replaced by the "Dr. Grip" which is very different.) The feature that I love is that the tip retracts when you pinch the top of the clip as you are putting it in your shirt pocket. No more shirts ruined with ink stains! I'm glad to see that they are still available as I'm down to my last three pens.
friends....where can i get this in mumbai....i was fond of it ...and still have one...but lack of refill .....if i can get the refill or the pen...i wud be extremely happy...tks guys....
lordlabhakdoss
same pen that Job corp in Oregon uses to supply their staff good pens that last and don't break easily they have them on the Pilot website in red, black, and blue along with refills for them.
Such a genius contour to the body. Works great for whether you rest on your ring finger or middle finger. It feels like an expensive pen just without the weight.
Looks like this has been completely discontinued now. The web says you can replace it with Dr. Grip Center of Gravity refills, but I tried it and they are too small. Unless there's another refill that works, it's back to the drawing board for a nice-feeling, nice-writing pen that retracts when you put it in your pocket.
Oops the Dr. Grip refills DO work. I just dropped the spring.
HOW DO YOU TAKE APART THE PILOT EXPLORER?
Where can I buy Explorer pens? I was told that they were discontinued but
there must be some stores that still carry them.
Thanks,
Richard
the dr grips refills don't do the job. any find a place that carries refills or a pen similar to the explorer? I miss this pen so much!
I miss them, too but I was told they were discontinued. This is August 2011. Have they started to make them again??
I'm down to my last Explorer and desperately looking for refills... any suggestions?
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