FoldzFlat replacement
September 24, 2010 3:50 PM
I've long wowed friends by pulling my amazing FoldzFlat pen out of my wallet. But it just ran out of ink. Now that the cheap plastic ones have been discontinued, I don't want to pony up $25 for a metal one that's not even refillable. Is there an alternative?
I really, really want a pen that will fit in my All-Ett wallet. That knocks out the Grippa Slip flat pen, which is a bit too bulky, as well as most round wallet pens such as the Zebra mini pen. The only other alternative I can find that doesn't add an extra item to my pockets is this Fisher space pen, but I lost one of those before.
The FoldzFlat pen was so ingenious.
I really, really want a pen that will fit in my All-Ett wallet. That knocks out the Grippa Slip flat pen, which is a bit too bulky, as well as most round wallet pens such as the Zebra mini pen. The only other alternative I can find that doesn't add an extra item to my pockets is this Fisher space pen, but I lost one of those before.
The FoldzFlat pen was so ingenious.
Thanks for asking this question. You reminded me that I should really order some more Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Pen refills so I can keep one tucked in my wallet again. They're not good for extended writing at all, but all I ever need a pen for when I'm out and about is to endorse a check and maybe write down an address or phone number once in a while, and they're great for that.
posted by contraption at 4:10 PM on September 24, 2010
posted by contraption at 4:10 PM on September 24, 2010
Are you sure they've been discontinued? It seems like these guys stock them.
posted by Magnakai at 4:56 PM on September 24, 2010
posted by Magnakai at 4:56 PM on September 24, 2010
Well, it looks like someone needs to get into the "flat pens with refills built-in" business.
posted by wherever, whatever at 6:18 PM on September 24, 2010
posted by wherever, whatever at 6:18 PM on September 24, 2010
If you have a sense of humor about their appearance, this retailer can sell you thirty at a rate of $0.60 each after shipping.
posted by biggity at 1:34 AM on September 25, 2010
posted by biggity at 1:34 AM on September 25, 2010
Oooh ... maybe some of us can go in on a box and split!
posted by tilde at 6:16 AM on September 25, 2010
posted by tilde at 6:16 AM on September 25, 2010
Ingenious!! You've found a retailer that still stocks them. And a box of 30, no less! I'll never run out again! (For the record, I would probably buy them even if the tail of the pen was a photo of Sarah Palin and proceeds from every box went to SarahPAC.)
posted by grrarrgh00 at 2:43 PM on September 25, 2010
posted by grrarrgh00 at 2:43 PM on September 25, 2010
I very rarely use it, but the pen on my Swiss Army Mini Champ is always there on my keychain.
posted by flowerofhighrank at 12:06 AM on September 26, 2010
posted by flowerofhighrank at 12:06 AM on September 26, 2010
My Victorinox replacement retractable Swiss Army pens came today, and since I also carry an All-Ett I thought I might as well show you what it looks like tucked in there, right above the cards in the pre-stitched slot that seems made for it.
posted by contraption at 10:25 PM on September 28, 2010
posted by contraption at 10:25 PM on September 28, 2010
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posted by smcameron at 4:06 PM on September 24, 2010