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Pens that write upside down
We compared 4 pens that meet these criteria. The lightest is the Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space Pen at 0.0 lb, and prices start at $16.95.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked 4 pens comparedHow we compare
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Pen | Length | Weight | Mechanism | Body | Refill | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space Pen | 3.9 in | 0.0 lb · 6 g | — | Aluminum | Fisher pressurized PR4 | — | $17 |
| Fisher Space Pen Backpacker Pen | 4.1 in | 0.0 lb · 14 g | — | Aluminum | Fisher pressurized PR4 | $38 | |
| Fisher Space Pen Zero Gravity Ballpoint Pen | 5.4 in | Not published | Click | — | Fisher Pressurized PR4, Black Ink, Medium Point | — | Out of stock |
| Rite in the Rain All-Weather | 3.3 in | Not published | Cap | Plastic | — | — | $16.95 |
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The Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space Pen is a 99.1 mm (3.9 in), 6 g aluminum pen that ships with the Fisher pressurized PR4 refill. The body is 6.4 mm across and it writes in pressurized (space pen) ink.
It's the lightest of the 2 pens here that publish a weight, 8 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Garage Grown Gear).
- Length
- 99.1 mm (3.9 in)
- Weight
- 0.0 lb · 6 g
- Mechanism
- Not published
- Body
- Aluminum
- Ink
- Pressurized (space pen)
- Refill
- Fisher pressurized PR4
$17at Garage Grown Gear, Black
Check price for the Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space Pen at Garage Grown Gear (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space PenLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Writes upside down
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Garage Grown Gear)
Image not availableColor not published
The Fisher Space Pen Backpacker Pen is a 103.9 mm (4.1 in), 14.2 g aluminum pen that ships with the Fisher pressurized PR4 refill. The body is 10.2 mm across and it writes in pressurized (space pen) ink.
At 0.0 lb it's the heaviest of the 2 pens here that publish a weight and the most expensive here at $38. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Garage Grown Gear).
- Length
- 103.9 mm (4.1 in)
- Weight
- 0.0 lb · 14 g
- Mechanism
- Not published
- Body
- Aluminum
- Ink
- Pressurized (space pen)
- Refill
- Fisher pressurized PR4
- Review score
- 7.8 / 10
$38at Garage Grown Gear
Check price for the Fisher Space Pen Backpacker Pen at Garage Grown Gear (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Fisher Space Pen Backpacker PenLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Writes upside down
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Garage Grown Gear)
Image not availableColors: Black Matte
The Fisher Space Pen Zero Gravity Ballpoint Pen is a 137.2 mm (5.4 in) click pen that ships with the Fisher Pressurized PR4, Black Ink, Medium Point refill. It writes in pressurized (space pen) ink.
Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.
- Length
- 137.2 mm (5.4 in)
- Weight
- Not published
- Mechanism
- Click
- Body
- Not published
- Ink
- Pressurized (space pen)
- Refill
- Fisher Pressurized PR4, Black Ink, Medium Point
Out of stock at every retailer we track
Full specs and sources for the Fisher Space Pen Zero Gravity Ballpoint PenLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Writes upside down
- Pocket clip
Worth knowing
- Out of stock at every retailer we track
- Fisher Space Pen doesn't publish this pen's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers)
Image not availableColors: FDE
The Rite in the Rain All-Weather is a 82.6 mm (3.3 in) plastic cap pen. The body is 11.1 mm across and it writes in pressurized (space pen) ink.
It's the least expensive here at $16.95. Worth knowing: Rite in the Rain doesn't publish this pen's weight.
- Length
- 82.6 mm (3.3 in)
- Weight
- Not published
- Mechanism
- Cap
- Body
- Plastic
- Ink
- Pressurized (space pen)
- Refill
- Not published
$16.95at Tactical Distributors, FDE
Check price for the Rite in the Rain All-Weather at Tactical Distributors (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Rite in the Rain All-WeatherLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Writes upside down
Worth knowing
- Rite in the Rain doesn't publish this pen's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Tactical Distributors)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest pens that write upside down?
The Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space Pen is the lightest at 0.0 lb (6 g), by Garage Grown Gear's listing (2 of the 4 pens don't publish a weight).
What's the cheapest option?
The Rite in the Rain All-Weather, with a lowest in-stock price of $16.95 this week.
Which write upside down?
The Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Space Pen, the Fisher Space Pen Backpacker Pen, the Fisher Space Pen Zero Gravity Ballpoint Pen and the Rite in the Rain All-Weather are stated to write upside down.
Which is the most compact?
The Rite in the Rain All-Weather, at 82.6 mm (3.3 in) closed.
How we chose
This list includes every pen in our database that meets all of these criteria: writes upside down (stated). Pens are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.