F-701 Retractable Ballpoint Pen
Designer stainless steel from tip to clip. The barrel is entirely made from stainless steel allowing it to withstand extreme conditions. The easy-to-hold knurled metal grip provides writing stability.
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends it
5 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 5, 2025
What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?
I've been using F-701's for almost a decade and they are such great, solid, inexpensive EDC pens.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 4, 2025
What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?
I bought a Zebra F-701 pen on a whim. It has been my daily driver for at least 5 years. I do a decent amount of writing at work and having a really smooth writing pen is something I never thought I would get enjoyment out of but here we are. This thing is all steel although I think the newer ones may have some plastic in them somewhere. Either way... it was less than 10 bucks and I use it 5 days a week.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Jun 4, 2025
Some of my favorite BIFL EDC items.
I have carried a zebra f701 with a fisher space pen refill for about 5 years. Prefer it over my tactile turn pen.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Apr 12, 2025
What is a pen that you have bought for life and you actually use it everyday and it is your first go-to, as if it’s become an extension of your arm and you feel connected with the page?
Zebra F-701 with a fisher space pen refill
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Apr 12, 2025
What is a pen that you have bought for life and you actually use it everyday and it is your first go-to, as if it’s become an extension of your arm and you feel connected with the page?
Am I the only zebra fan here? F-701 for life.
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