Fisher Space Pen AG7 Raw Brass | $84 | Available Now
October 11, 1968 was a milestone for two seemingly unrelated fields of human endeavor. It was the launch date of NASA's Apollo 7 mission — the first crewed flight of the program after the Apollo 1 disaster — and it was also the day the National Aeronautics and Space Administration formally adopted the Fisher Space Pen as standard equipment for its astronauts. Nearly six decades later, both institutions are still going strong. The pen, in particular, has changed very little since then, which is exactly the point.
The latest entry in the AG7 lineup — the Raw Brass edition — doesn't reinvent anything. It just reveals something.
What the Chrome Was Hiding
Here's the thing about the classic AG7: behind that iconic Space Age chrome exterior, the pen has always been made of solid brass. It wasn't visible, but it was always there, contributing the heft and durability that has made the pen feel like a tool rather than a trinket.
The Raw Brass edition strips the chrome away entirely. There's no protective finish applied to the brass surface, which means the pen will patina over time, taking on a finish that's unique to the way you carry it, the humidity of your pocket, and the oils on your hands. If you've ever bought a brass EDC item and watched it quietly transform into something that felt truly yours, you already understand why this matters.
Same Pen, Same Pressurized Magic
Beneath the new exterior, this is the AG7 you've known for decades. The clicker deployment with a side-mounted retraction button works exactly as it always has. The circular machined grip provides the same confident hold, wet or dry. The pocket clip is still the only chrome accent alongside the button, which gives the pen a subtle two-tone finish that highlights the contrast without making it feel busy. Same length, same silhouette, same unmistakable feel in the hand.
The pressurized ink cartridge is the headline feature, and it's unchanged. This is the same refill that famously writes upside-down, in zero gravity, underwater, and through grease. It's temperature-resistant and shelf-stable in ways that ordinary ballpoints can only dream about. For anyone who's ever tried to fill out a receipt in the rain or sign a form at altitude, that capability alone justifies the price of admission.
Specs at a Glance
Material: Raw, unfinished brass body
Mechanism: Clicker / side-button retraction
Grip: Circular machined pattern
Clip: Chrome-plated spring steel
Refill: Fisher Pressurized PR (writes underwater, upside-down, in zero-g)
Origin: USA
Price: $84
The Verdict
The AG7 has long been one of those EDC pens that splits opinion — purists love the design and the heritage, critics argue that for $84 you could buy three Pilot G2s and a bottle of wine. The Raw Brass edition doesn't really address that argument either way, but it does add a layer of personality that the chrome model never had. Watching the finish evolve over months of daily carry turns the pen into a small, ongoing project that's far more rewarding than another black tube in your pocket. If you already own an AG7, this might not be a daily replacement. If you've been on the fence about joining the cult, this is the most compelling version yet.