Does this pen work with Rite in Rain gear - in that it writes in wet enviro, does not run, smear, etc?
140130
The pen works great with rite in the rain gear. I use them daily together and have never had a problem!!!
140131
Yes, the pen works great; I proved it by writing "don't know till try" on the rite in rain paper under a full stream of running tap water. The ink did not erase, run or smear when trying to rub it off.
174915
I have used it in several heavy downpours here in Florida and while the back does get a little wet, the gear has always stayed dry. I wouldn't expect it to work in heavy rain for several hours, but it's stayed dry in heavy rain for up to an hour for me.
679996
i shot in a drenching rainstorm. camera got absolutely soaked. couldn't dry it off right away either. still works like new. http://darryl-smith.deviantart.com/ you can read my review and see the photos i have taken including some in the rain
624484
The ink I received was not waterproof. The informative flyer that came with it said that the company does make a waterproof ink, but you have to buy it separately.
922107
I've used mine on rainy days but it's not 100% waterproof. Still works great.
2246488
I have only used this pen in the traditional orientation (i.e. point down.) I have not used it outdoors in inclement weather. I purchased it because of the great feel during writing and the fact that they advertise its ink is the type that prevents criminal check washing.
1903343
I used mine in a race about one month ago.... It rained 4 hrs.... We got 3 inches of rain that day. It still works like new.
84669
My pen works ok. You may try to dip the nib (not the whole pen) in water for a while and then let it dry. The ink always flows better after that.
2151439
No the ink is not waterproof. But overall for the money it's a great pen with lots of extras and writes flawlessly. I love it.
1137634
I have only used bottled ink in this pen. However, I think it can use cartridges. Check with their website or call them to be certain.
2241071
No, this ink is aqueous ink meaning it is water based ink. It will be water resistant to a small degree but is not waterproof by any means, for that you would need a solvent printer with solvent ink also referred to as "eco-solvent ink". Solvent ink is chemically different and is oil based, it is used mostly in sign/vinyl printing.
1914141
I'm not sure. Actually I wasn't impressed with the pen and haven't been using it as a result. It came highly recommended by a guy at work however I when I tried using it this winter it was writing well.
1927872
The ink is the Fisher pressurized cartridge. So it would be ideal for a Write in the Rain type paper. From their website: Fisher Space Pen's Sealed Pressurized Ink Cartridge Performs in temperatures from -30F to +250F, underwater, in zero gravity, at any angle-even upside down! The ultimate in dependability! The choice of ski patrols, search and rescue teams, law enforcement agencies, armed forces, and everyone who demands reliability in a writing instrument. It is a great writing ink! It is dense but smooth. Almost has a rubber or oil base feel.
137155
The paper is waterproof no matter what pen or pencil you use, but the ink may not be. They recommend a fisher space pen. It works. I haven't used anything else for about 20 years. I use the NITE IZE Inka version. Sells for about $14. Writes upside down, on grease, anywhere.
966466
Yes it does write underwater. I have rite in the rain notepads and I can write underwater in my hot tub.
283969
I bought pen like this and had no problem with it. I have used international cartridges from Waterman. You could try to boil water and pour over the point.
1749054
I'm not sure what that is but if it is a liquid, it would probably work. There are rubber seals inside the 'pen'; if LRF will/won't eat through rubber that may be something to think about. I use Kroil in mine and haven't encountered a problem yet, been bout 7 months now.