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Don't pretty much all pens just end up getting lost long, long before they get worn out? I've managed to hold onto a few for a few months but eventually they just get stolen by a borrower or the pen gnomes.
If it's a nice pen, sunglasses, umbrella, etc you tend to pay more attention to where it's at and less likely to lose it or let someone walk off with it. Disposables from the utility closet who cares but that pen your grandpa gave you or lighter with a scrimshaw design you end up being a little more alert about.
Yeah. They're still just very easy to lose because they are in such frequent use/motion.