[Amazon.ca] Prime Day: Zebra F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen $5.30 - Lightning Deal

Jul 15th, 2019 10:46 am

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da_hool [OP]: Deal Addict; Apr 22, 2004; 1426 posts; 513 upvotes; North Vancouver

Jul 15th, 2019 10:46 am

[Amazon.ca] Prime Day: Zebra F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen $5.30 - Lightning Deal

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002L6RB80
Price:: 5.30
Savings:: 41%
Retailer:: Amazon Canada

Amazon.ca Lightning Deal: Zebra F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 1-Count

This one is *ALL* stainless steel and is a pretty popular and affordable pen in the every day carry community. You used to have to mod this pen with another to get the all stainless steel effect, but this one comes that way right out of the package like the F-xMD model.

Last edited by TomRFD on Jul 15th, 2019 10:59 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Jul 15th, 2019 11:32 am

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BenK: Deal Fanatic; Aug 25, 2005; 5102 posts; 1981 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 11:32 am

can someone enlighten me on what the advantages of an all metal pen is?

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Jul 15th, 2019 11:36 am

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BuyNowAndThinkLater: Member; Jul 17, 2018; 403 posts; 357 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 11:36 am

The reviews say it might have the plastic cap. I bought one anyway but I wish the FXMD was on sale

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Jul 15th, 2019 11:41 am

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Newpunk: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2005; 1160 posts; 847 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 15th, 2019 11:41 am

BenK wrote: ↑ can someone enlighten me on what the advantages of an all metal pen is?

It's all about personal taste and aesthetics. I love the feeling of writing with a heavier pen. If you lend it momentarily to someone, they will definitely comment "nice pen". So it's just a personal choice. It's also harder to lose a more expensive pen because I find I'm more mindful of the investment versus a 50-cent pen.

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Jul 15th, 2019 11:48 am

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x8ssJoe: Sr. Member; Oct 7, 2015; 514 posts; 440 upvotes; Vanier, ON

Jul 15th, 2019 11:48 am

All about smooth and control

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Jul 15th, 2019 11:50 am

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philelmo: Deal Addict; Dec 7, 2004; 3093 posts; 319 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 11:50 am

$5 a pen???
Thought I saw Costco has a big pack of Zebras for $20?

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Jul 15th, 2019 11:52 am

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BuyNowAndThinkLater: Member; Jul 17, 2018; 403 posts; 357 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 11:52 am

philelmo wrote: ↑$5 a pen???
Thought I saw Costco has a big pack of Zebras for $20?

This pen is much better build quality than anything else around the price other than the Parker jotter. Most people won't pay $5 for a pen but if you're into pens you'll understand how awesome this one is

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Jul 15th, 2019 11:59 am

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da_hool [OP]: Deal Addict; Apr 22, 2004; 1426 posts; 513 upvotes; North Vancouver

Jul 15th, 2019 11:59 am

BuyNowAndThinkLater wrote: ↑ The reviews say it might have the plastic cap. I bought one anyway but I wish the FXMD was on sale

I bought this last week. It came with a stainless steel cap.

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:03 pm

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Guest8372412: Member; Mar 9, 2016; 211 posts; 107 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 12:03 pm

Thx OP. can only buy 1

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:05 pm

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da_hool [OP]: Deal Addict; Apr 22, 2004; 1426 posts; 513 upvotes; North Vancouver

Jul 15th, 2019 12:05 pm

ssaketh wrote: ↑ Thx OP. can only buy 1

Too bad! I would have bought a few at least.

Jul 15th, 2019 12:08 pm

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BuyNowAndThinkLater: Member; Jul 17, 2018; 403 posts; 357 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 12:08 pm

da_hool wrote: ↑ I bought this last week. It came with a stainless steel cap.

I see a fellow r/edc user

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:14 pm

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MusicEveryday: Member; Nov 23, 2014; 415 posts; 363 upvotes; Kelowna, BC

Jul 15th, 2019 12:14 pm

Thanks OP I have a smaller similar pen and am looking forward to having a full sized one to complement it.

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:14 pm

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GTI: Deal Addict; Mar 24, 2003; 1905 posts; 189 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 15th, 2019 12:14 pm

this is the one to mod with a fisher space pen refill.

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:41 pm

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iMarketing: Member; Apr 16, 2019; 402 posts; 444 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 12:41 pm

BuyNowAndThinkLater wrote: ↑ This pen is much better build quality than anything else around the price other than the Parker jotter. Most people won't pay $5 for a pen but if you're into pens you'll understand how awesome this one is

Good point.

What are the ink options, only replace with the type that comes with it or can I use other refill product(s)?

btw, thanks OP, bought one!

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:44 pm

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da_hool [OP]: Deal Addict; Apr 22, 2004; 1426 posts; 513 upvotes; North Vancouver

Jul 15th, 2019 12:44 pm

BuyNowAndThinkLater wrote: ↑ I see a fellow r/edc user

Watches, wallets, pens, knives, flashlights, etc...

I think it was your other thread that almost got me to buy that Seiko Presage. I didnt follow your mantra of buy now think later and poof it was sold out.

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:47 pm

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0Sense: Member; Nov 7, 2017; 300 posts; 570 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 12:47 pm

Thanks OP I think I got the last one.

edit: nvm it seems like only one per member but OOS now :P

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Jul 15th, 2019 12:50 pm

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HailHydra: Banned; Dec 17, 2017; 1014 posts; 1051 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2019 12:50 pm

in 4 1 since it's 97% claimed and I had FOMO.

How's the ink quality? How does it compare to MUJI pens?

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Jul 15th, 2019 1:49 pm

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PenguinRei: Member; Jul 22, 2017; 250 posts; 172 upvotes; Pingu in the city

Jul 15th, 2019 1:49 pm

HailHydra wrote: ↑ in 4 1 since it's 97% claimed and I had FOMO.

How's the ink quality? How does it compare to MUJI pens?

For Muji pens, they are actually produced by contracted companies.
The clickable gel pens are pretty much Zebra Sarasa Clip pens.
The capped ones are produced by Uni, a slightly different variation of Signo (UM-100s).

Zebra F701's ink is just alright, but if I could swap the refill, I would take Sarasa gel over this. Just my 2 cents.

Noot Noot!

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