--- product_id: 8792655 title: "U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point - Black Ink, 12 Count (Pack of 1)" brand: "skilcraft" price: "£22.36" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Skilcraft" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8792655-u-s-government-pen-medium-point-black-ink-12-count store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Refillable brass cartridge for longevity Writes up to 1 mile nonstop Made in USA by skilled blind workers U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point - Black Ink, 12 Count (Pack of 1) **Brand:** skilcraft **Price:** £22.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Own a piece of history—write your legacy with the pen that powers the U.S. Government. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point - Black Ink, 12 Count (Pack of 1) by skilcraft - **How much does it cost?** £22.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8792655-u-s-government-pen-medium-point-black-ink-12-count) ## Best For - skilcraft enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted skilcraft brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smudge-Free, Bold Ink:** Medium point black ink that resists skipping, smearing, and water—perfect for official documents. - • **All-Weather Performance:** Engineered to write flawlessly on land or water, regardless of climate or altitude. - • **Sleek, Functional Design:** Slim, retractable barrel fits perfectly in any uniform or professional setting without fatigue. - • **Unmatched Writing Endurance:** Writes continuously for up to one mile—your reliable partner for every note and signature. - • **Iconic American Craftsmanship:** Proudly made in the USA by blind artisans, blending heritage with purpose. ## Overview The Skilcraft U.S. Government Pen is a medium point, black ink ballpoint pen designed for durability and precision. Made in the USA by blind workers, it features a refillable brass cartridge and writes up to one mile without skipping or smearing. Its slim, retractable design ensures comfort and portability, while its indelible ink performs reliably in any environment, making it the trusted choice for official and everyday writing. ## Description Retractable, refillable, ballpoint pen is imprinted with U.S. Government and is a rugged, yet economic workhorse of the U.S. government and military. Ink does not skip or smear. Brass refill cartridge for extended shelf life. The barrel color indicates ink color. Pen is designed to write anywhere including land or water regardless of climate and altitude. Writes one mile. Review: Great Pens and a Small Piece of US History - Others have spoken about their experiences with these pens while in the service or working for the federal government, so you can read about the history there and how these pens have become iconic. I particularly love the fact that they are crafted in the USA by blind workers. To put it concisely, these are great pens. They are made for work and get the job done smoothly. They aren't exactly made for gifting to someone because they aren't shiny with the latest barrel design. They write so well, they are comfortable in the hand, and they don't fail for no good reason. I have big hands, too, and there's no fatigue even after a long time of writing. My hands don't slide down the barrel while using these, either, which is a godsend. To some folks, these may seem like dinosaurs compared to modern writing instruments, but these are made so well and they are so well-engineered that newer pens have nothing on them. I'm in my 50s now, but I first started using these when my dad (who was a civilian working for the Army) brought them home from work and I "borrowed" them from his briefcase. They lasted so long, wrote smoothly, and were incredibly comfortable to use, so anytime I found one, it was mine! When I went off to college, I didn't have ready access to them, so I stopped using them. Just recently, I was thinking about my dad and remembering those pens, so I looked around and found them on desertcart. I wasn't even sure that they were still manufactured. They are just as good today as they were then, so I have a package of them at work with me. I am the head of the company, so I may have my assistant get more for a few of the departments, if they want to try them. Anyway, I rambled, but trust me when I say that these are worth every penny. Make sure to get the medium point black ink version. Also, make sure to get the ones that say "Skilcraft U.S. Government" on them. I'm sure the other Skilcraft offerings are great, but the ones I'm recommending are truly the best! Review: Great iconic US made pens. - The iconic Skilcraft US Government has been in continuous production for 50+ years now virtually unchanged. It's the last pen standing of its kind - the 50-60-70 "modern" industrial design school plastic body with chromed metal construction. It's even the last to use the formerly ubiquitous all brass tubular thin refill. The only detail that has changed is the metal band has picked up body color stripes along the way. You probably first came in contact with them in the military like me where they were everywhere. Design: The overall design of the US Gov't obviously took inspiration from the early 60's era Papermate Piggy Back/Malibu (production ended in early 90's). The designers slimmed the profile a tad, changed the ring to a band, streamlined the clip and added a taller, slimmer, more cylindrical button. Excellent. It's not retro, it's the genuine article. It's a small pen by modern standards and has no grip or fatigue relieving surfaces. Some might find writing at length with it unpleasant. On the other hand, the slim design fits nicely into any pen hole or loop in a uniform, shirt etc. which is exactly what it was designed for. Construction: Common for the era, the design of the US Gov't is executed in glossy black ABS plastic body and head with chromed steel button, clip, band and tip. The barrel unscrews revealing a standard for the era type straight, thin, brass tube refill. I did notice a couple of flaws. There are slight irregularities in the head molding that can be felt or seen at the right angles and the gloss on a couple the barrels have marred spots - which might be shelf-wear and not a defect. Neither are noticeable at conversation distance nor affect the functionality of the pens in any way. Writing: Writing is responsive with light pressure. A little heavier pressure makes a bolder line. It has a bit of tactile feedback but I wouldn't call it scratchy. No hard starting (once the ball is primed), skipping, broken lines, blobs or blotches whatsoever. I've never known one to leak. It's not the smoothest ballpoint I've ever used and nothing close to a rollerball or gel. It's a medium level performer. Ink: The ink color is a pretty standard ballpoint purple-black with a red sheen. It's an indelible ink - impervious to water and bleach washinging. Alcohol does make it explode but the writing is recoverable and any altered document altered would be obvious. It passed a freezer test. I haven't tested the upper limit of its temperature range or writing length. Bottom line: These are a bit pricey for what they are at near the $1/pen mark which approaches the bulk cost of the absolutely fantastic Uni-ball 207. The government pays maybe a little over half of that from what I can tell ($.50-.55/pen) and there aren't better bulk ballpoints out there in that price range. I highly recommend these because they're US made by the blind, have a timeless iconic design and solid performance. ## Features - Package Dimensions: 13.208 H x 2.032 L x 5.842 W (centimetres) - Package Weight: 0.091 kilograms - Country of Origin : United States - Designed to write anywhere ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0055KSO3A | | Additional Features | Refillable, Retractable | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #24,802 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #614 in Ballpoint Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand Name | Skilcraft | | Closure Type | Retractable | | Color | Black Ink | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,565) | | Drill Point | Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00071503700018 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | H | | Included Components | Refill Cartridge | | Ink Base | Hybrid | | Ink Color | Black | | Item Dimensions | 5.1 x 0.07 x 0.07 inches | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Line Size | 0.5 Millimeters | | Manufacturer | Industries for the Blind | | Material Type | Brass | | Model Number | 7520-00-935-7136 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Official writing, formal use, daily writing tasks | | Style | Refillable | | Theme | Official | | UPC | 799198452820 071503700018 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | no warranty | | Writing Instrument Form | Ballpoint Pen | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Skilcraft - **Color:** Black Ink - **Ink Color:** Black - **Writing Instrument Form:** Ballpoint Pen ## Images ![U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point - Black Ink, 12 Count (Pack of 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51izXlHzrKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Pens and a Small Piece of US History *by F***N on January 25, 2021* Others have spoken about their experiences with these pens while in the service or working for the federal government, so you can read about the history there and how these pens have become iconic. I particularly love the fact that they are crafted in the USA by blind workers. To put it concisely, these are great pens. They are made for work and get the job done smoothly. They aren't exactly made for gifting to someone because they aren't shiny with the latest barrel design. They write so well, they are comfortable in the hand, and they don't fail for no good reason. I have big hands, too, and there's no fatigue even after a long time of writing. My hands don't slide down the barrel while using these, either, which is a godsend. To some folks, these may seem like dinosaurs compared to modern writing instruments, but these are made so well and they are so well-engineered that newer pens have nothing on them. I'm in my 50s now, but I first started using these when my dad (who was a civilian working for the Army) brought them home from work and I "borrowed" them from his briefcase. They lasted so long, wrote smoothly, and were incredibly comfortable to use, so anytime I found one, it was mine! When I went off to college, I didn't have ready access to them, so I stopped using them. Just recently, I was thinking about my dad and remembering those pens, so I looked around and found them on Amazon. I wasn't even sure that they were still manufactured. They are just as good today as they were then, so I have a package of them at work with me. I am the head of the company, so I may have my assistant get more for a few of the departments, if they want to try them. Anyway, I rambled, but trust me when I say that these are worth every penny. Make sure to get the medium point black ink version. Also, make sure to get the ones that say "Skilcraft U.S. Government" on them. I'm sure the other Skilcraft offerings are great, but the ones I'm recommending are truly the best! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great iconic US made pens. *by J***E on October 30, 2018* The iconic Skilcraft US Government has been in continuous production for 50+ years now virtually unchanged. It's the last pen standing of its kind - the 50-60-70 "modern" industrial design school plastic body with chromed metal construction. It's even the last to use the formerly ubiquitous all brass tubular thin refill. The only detail that has changed is the metal band has picked up body color stripes along the way. You probably first came in contact with them in the military like me where they were everywhere. Design: The overall design of the US Gov't obviously took inspiration from the early 60's era Papermate Piggy Back/Malibu (production ended in early 90's). The designers slimmed the profile a tad, changed the ring to a band, streamlined the clip and added a taller, slimmer, more cylindrical button. Excellent. It's not retro, it's the genuine article. It's a small pen by modern standards and has no grip or fatigue relieving surfaces. Some might find writing at length with it unpleasant. On the other hand, the slim design fits nicely into any pen hole or loop in a uniform, shirt etc. which is exactly what it was designed for. Construction: Common for the era, the design of the US Gov't is executed in glossy black ABS plastic body and head with chromed steel button, clip, band and tip. The barrel unscrews revealing a standard for the era type straight, thin, brass tube refill. I did notice a couple of flaws. There are slight irregularities in the head molding that can be felt or seen at the right angles and the gloss on a couple the barrels have marred spots - which might be shelf-wear and not a defect. Neither are noticeable at conversation distance nor affect the functionality of the pens in any way. Writing: Writing is responsive with light pressure. A little heavier pressure makes a bolder line. It has a bit of tactile feedback but I wouldn't call it scratchy. No hard starting (once the ball is primed), skipping, broken lines, blobs or blotches whatsoever. I've never known one to leak. It's not the smoothest ballpoint I've ever used and nothing close to a rollerball or gel. It's a medium level performer. Ink: The ink color is a pretty standard ballpoint purple-black with a red sheen. It's an indelible ink - impervious to water and bleach washinging. Alcohol does make it explode but the writing is recoverable and any altered document altered would be obvious. It passed a freezer test. I haven't tested the upper limit of its temperature range or writing length. Bottom line: These are a bit pricey for what they are at near the $1/pen mark which approaches the bulk cost of the absolutely fantastic Uni-ball 207. The government pays maybe a little over half of that from what I can tell ($.50-.55/pen) and there aren't better bulk ballpoints out there in that price range. I highly recommend these because they're US made by the blind, have a timeless iconic design and solid performance. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good pens *by M***O on March 7, 2026* These pens have always been my favorites....slim, comfortable in my hand, and a smooth even print. ## Frequently Bought Together - U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point - Black Ink, 12 Count (Pack of 1) - Skilcraft U.S. Government Retractable Ball Point Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink, Box of 12 (7520-00-935-7135) - AbilityOne - U.S. Government Pen - Medium Point, Blue Ink 7520-01-332-2833 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8792655-u-s-government-pen-medium-point-black-ink-12-count](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8792655-u-s-government-pen-medium-point-black-ink-12-count) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*