Hey!! Yeah I agree, they definitely listened to customer feedback and made the change people asked for, which I can certainly respect. I know there was a way to modify the old version to make it all stainless, but I was too lazy to do that, lol. The “old” version was great, the new one is even better. Thanks for watching!!

Right on. I often hang upside down to do my writing, otherwise I’m just wasting that great feature. Lol. I’m glad you mentioned the blue ink. I have a bunch of other pens I’m going to do a brief “EDC Pen Showdown” sonto soeak and I’m interested to hear ehinorefers which color and why. I’ve always been a black in guy, I have no problem with blue and have a few, but given the option I always choose black and I’m not sure why. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

I got one. It’s awesome.

The new f701 isnt full steel sadly, the part where both pieces screw together there is plastic threading(on the body). The mechanism is plastic most likely too

Thanks so much for watching! I actually just filmed a video that should be posting within the next week that is all about pens for EDC. I compare 12 different models, should be a fun one.

Ooooh, I like the look of the rOtring 600. Both the black and the silver. I may have to pre-order them both. I ordered a few other budget EDC pens for future testing and a showdown. I’ll definitely add the rOtring to the battle! Thanks for the heads up. (I think you may have mentioned this pen to me once before). 👊

That’s awesome!!

I have one and I thought that there would be no way I could get it on a plane

Very cool!! I only learned about it a few years ago, but it sure is a great pen for a fair price! Thanks so much for watching and enjoy the pen! Cheers.

I appreciate the pun, JJ! Lol. Yeah these are great options for a pen that’s solid and you won’t mind if it gets lost. The F301 is also good, and even cheaper at around $20 for a 12-pack. I prefer the 701 but the 301 is great too. Cheers!

@@GearedTowardGear1 Awesome, thanks for the tip Sean!👍

Thanks, Scott. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. 👍

The F301 is great! I carried two of them everyday as a Paramedic. I’d buy the box of 12 for like $20. So what, about $1.67 per pen. The 301 is still a great EDC option. 🤙👊🍻

You bet! Thanks for watching, Joseph!

Thanks, Amos!

@@GearedTowardGear1 you're very welcome 😊

I just ordered two of them! I’m getting a few other budget pens for future testing and I’ll eventually do an EDC pen video, maybe a showdown among several budget options. Thanks for the tip Barry!! 🤙👊🍻🖊🖊🖊

@@GearedTowardGear1 You are welcome.

Hell yeah. If Clint says so then this one is even more badass than it already was, lol. Thanks for watching, Mark. All the best!!

@@GearedTowardGear1 no problem man!

I used to love the Uni-Ball Visions. I think I had them in every color in high school. Are they still pretty inky? Like if you run your arm across it too soon it’ll smear?

@@GearedTowardGear1 Um I'd say they are pretty inky but in a good flow way. No I haven't had them smear, at least not with any individual ones I've had. I actually just to make sure just used 2 pens and write down something and immediately dragged my finger over it and there was not smearing.

Lol, thanks brother! I figured most people knew of this pens greatness but some don’t know it was upgraded. It was just a fun goofy video to make, haha.

@@GearedTowardGear1 Very clever! Good job!

Right on!! I’m the same, I write a fair bit, but not enough to justify an expensive pen.

Hey, thanks for watching!! I assumed there were probably some small internal parts on the clock mechanism that might be plastic. But I never actually looked into it. It’s ok though, lol. I think you’re right, the one part they changed is what mattered most. Cheers!! 👊🍻

Right on, TOJO!! Thanks for watching my friend. 👊🍻

No kidding? That’s awesome!!

Geared Toward Gear yep maybe buying another expensive pen in the future but for now this one will do

Ooooh. I think I’ve seen that WE pen. It looks so nice. Is it the greenish colored bolt action pen?

Right on dude. You should grab a 2 pack of these and see how you like them. I’ll definitely look into the S&W pen you speak of! Lol.

@@GearedTowardGear1 I'll most certainly be trying these out. Thanks.

Do you have a link to that mod ?

I couldn’t agree more, John! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Yeah brother! They’re fantastic, I think you’ll really like it.

Woodland Tactical funny 😂

They sell refills, but I’ve done the same thing too, lol. I don’t keep refills handy, I just keep a bunch of the pens around.

When I did the 701-401 mod I read somewhere to put it in the freezer for a while then heat up the ring above the clip. It worked for me, I put a paper towel around the ring to not scratch it and twisted it off with a vice grip.

Thanks, Roman! Yeah, it’s definitely not tactical, just a quality affordable pen. Carrying a fine tip Sharpie isn’t a bad idea either! Definitely handy and there’s nothing wrong with drawing! I enjoy drawing as well. Cheers!

Yes it is!!

How??

🤣🤣🤣

No problem with disagreeing! I personally do not like gel pens, but I can certainly see the versatility in something like the Retro 51, and I’m sure it would appeal to a lot of people. I like the simply utilitarian design as well. Thanks for the comment and for watching! I’m actually carrying a Pentel EnerGel Alloy this week as a personal challenge to see if I can learn to appreciate a gel pen. So far it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I’ll check out the Retro 51 and do a video on it in the future. All the best, and thanks again for the recommendation. 👊👊👊

Retro 51 is top heavy and not recommended for heavy note taking. Quality control is also an issue with these pens.

I read that the FXMD is just the Canadian version. Still all metal.

Hahaha. You can finally rest knowing you’ve found the $6 Excalibur pen.

Awesome!! I’ll add it to the wishlist. Thanks, Jamie!!

Hi Rebecca, thanks so much for watching! That’s really odd that it won’t unscrew, my only guess is that perhaps it was over tightened at the factory. This may sound dumb, but just spitballing here I’m wondering if you could add some grip to the tip of the pen by using one of those rubber “jar openers”, wrapping it with a rubber band, or even wrapping a bit of duct tape around the tip to get something more to grab hold of as you unscrew it? Maybe an easier approach would be to hold the tip stationary in a pair of pliers and twist the body. If you do this make sure to cover the plier jaws to protect them from scratching and digging into the pen tip. You could wrap the jaws in some duct tape perhaps. Hopefully one of those ideas works for you, but it definitely seems like a potential defect. I’d love to hear if you have any success, so please feel free to write back and let me know if you have any luck. All the best, and have a great weekend!!

@@GearedTowardGear1 I did try using pliers, and I attempted to cover them with cloth but only manages to scratch the rip. Bad idea. I will try and find something rubbery for a grip. Id that doesnt work I probably will chalk it up to defect.

Hi Rebecca, I had the same problem, pliers were out of the question for fear of scratching, good old $1,29 all purpose grip gloves with rubber grippies to the rescue. Just that extra grip made the difference.! Good Luck.

Haha. Nothing wrong with a BIC, lol.

@@GearedTowardGear1 👍✌🤟🤙🍻🍻🍻

That would be sweet!!!

Very true.

I’d use my tactical hands and tactical feet long before I use a “tactical” pen. 🍻

@@GearedTowardGear1 haha very true..you get it! hopefully the "Tactical" part of the pen is just a bonus for those who buy them for EDC to write with... Zach stuff just did a live stream I thought I would have seen you there

100% metal exterior...100% plastic interior.

Are you talking about this pen?

You might try a 301 clip. They fit nicely on a 701.

I put this clip on my F-701's: Ti2's TECHLINER Titanium Clip: ti2design.com/collections/pens/products/techliner-clip-titanium