Ever wanted a pen that would work in Space? Don't answer that. Of course you have. This Fisher pen is one that was used by US astronauts (until they stopped, presumably because they had more important things to do than take notes). Aside from having the design chops to be inducted into the MOMA, it can also write in extreme temperatures - anything from minus 30 degrees to 250 degrees - and will even work upside down. And all this means one thing: it'll be great for showing off at the pub. (£19.50, Oi Polloi)