Penlites - do they still have a purpose?

[Chauncey Gardiner]

As far as actual PENlights, alas, I have only one modest example to share -

Yes, great idea for a thread.

@Dr. Jones, Please keep a close eye on those Rayovacs. I've almost lost a light to similar.

 

[Dr. Jones]

You wouldn't imagine a thread about such a dated light would be this good.

They are dated, but not obsolete. Flashlights may have improved in some ways, but people haven't changed since penlights were introduced. Penlights are somewhat like revolvers; while at present automatic pistols seem to rule the day as regards personal weapons, people's hands haven't changed in a hundred years, and a revolver can be every bit as effective now as it was back then.

Not all progress is worthy of the title.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

What is the 2xcr123 or 18650 light?

It's a Best Made/Foursevens collaboration Maelstrom Regen. https://www.candlepowerforums.com/t...650-rechargeable-review-runtimes-beam.381079/

 

[Dr. Jones]

As far as actual PENlights, alas, I have only one modest example to share -

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Yes, great idea for a thread.

@Dr. Jones, Please keep a close eye on those Rayovacs. I've almost lost a light to similar.

Neat light, and thanks for the warning, Chance! I've learned the hard way not to trust alkaleak batteries, after several sad episodes.

 

[letschat7]

So for what its worth I got a very bright 2xAAA light. Hardly a penlight since it has a wider head than the body. It runs a bright Osram LED with two white Fujitsu NIMH batteries but the run time is very short. You get a Stylus or V12 and they go on endlessly.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Neat light, and thanks for the warning, Chance! I've learned the hard way not to trust alkaleak batteries, after several sad episodes.

I assumed you were already aware. However, the memory of my episode would not allow me to remain "silent".

 

[Lowglow]

I just dug out a couple more...

Lumens Factory gave away a neat little incan one with purchases a while ago. And another unbranded one from around 1920. Built like a tank. Its in fact so heavy it could be used in self defence 😆

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

The circa 1920 light L@@Ks like it could also be a single shot .25 ACP. How cool would that be?! 😎

 

[snakebite]

I was given a penlight with an order from hakko.
It probably will be a pain to replace the button cells in it someday but for now its working.
I dont write much anymore but nice anyway

 

[Dr. Jones]

The circa 1920 light L@@Ks like it could also be a single shot .25 ACP. How cool would that be?! 😎

Pretty damn cool, and certainly enough to get one out of a tight spot!

And look at the mass of that nickel-plated light! Iron men back then who could pocket a light like that day in, day out…

 

[jz6342]

This is the only "penlight" I have left. Not very bright, but I find myself carrying it as a backup; its great when you don't want a ton of light but need to keep control of the flashlight - kind of tough to do with a Microstream.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

👆BTC

Black Tie Carry

 

[letschat7]

Nice Mercedes!

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Why yes, I do have a few more. No, these don't write. Still...... 😁

 

[Voider of Warranties]

Something in brass for you seafaring lads -

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Alright, now you're just getting annoying!

 

[3_gun]

For my needs the penlight is dead, not that I don't own a few. With 14500 lights usually having a moonlight shortcut carrying a light that is only a moonlight output is kinda pointless for me.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

For my needs the penlight is dead, not that I don't own a few. With 14500 lights usually having a moonlight shortcut carrying a light that is only a moonlight output is kinda pointless for me.

Good Sir, You have pooped on this wonderful thread. The only chance you have to redeem yourself is to post a picture/s of your penlights.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Alright, now you're just getting annoying!

Please don't begrudge my one true talent. Being annoying. It's all I have. 😁

 

[jz6342]

Nice Mercedes!

It's a work car

 

[letschat7]

It's a work car

That is some people's dream, well mine anyways.