With a slight, easy modification it can be made so that all parts are steel instead of the plastic clicking mechanism. (Parts from the Zebra F-402 can be utilized.)
The pen writes very well and has a great weight and feel in the hand. Fischer Space Pen refills are also available if you want to upgrade the cartridge.
It seems like Zebra cheaped out just a little on this one. Why not put metal parts inside? The good thing is it takes the Space Pen refills. And it's not really that hard to do the 402 mod.
My pen is a combo of the F-701 and the F-402. I've removed the plastic end piece on the 701and replaced it with the all steel part from the 402. Highly recommended. Great feel, durable, and you just can't beat that price(even when you buy both to make this.)
I love the weight and balance of this pen. Not so fussy on the included refills. For a start - I want blue. I have tried several including modded Uni and Zebra JK refills, as well as Fisher Space. That makes for one GREAT pen!
Zebra F-701 Reviews (87 total)