(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best ballpoint pens

A thinner pen on the cheaper side, hmm. Any of the Paper Mates line in fine point work very well for the pricepoint. There's the 100RT, 300RT, and 500RT/550RT, and the 700RT. I've had a hard time finding the 700RT in fine point (.7), but I believe they do make it. The RT stands for retractable by the way, if that makes a huge difference. I tend to lose caps easily so I prefer all my pens in retractable. The Pilot B2P in fine point (.7) and the Pilot "Better Ballpoint" fine point both use the same refill, but I prefer the B2P, which writes incredibly. All of the ones I just named have a pretty thin body to them as well. If you wanna spend a couple extra dollars I always feel the Zebra F-701 is an absolute must for every day carry. It's got a super heavy feel to it and you can snip down most thin refills to fit into it. The refill that comes in the 701 is okay, but not the greatest, although I would still recommend it. It's all metal, even the grip which is metal. I'm a tense person too and grip my pens tight and I love the feel of the 701. That's just a few to look around on the internet for. I'm super particular about my pens so if you get to try any of those and are looking to go in a different direction youre always welcome to message me. I'm not into fountain pens at all, basically just the cheap stuff, and with a little ingenuity you can combine some cheap parts to make some pretty nice stuff. As far as how it looks, if you check any of those out and like/dislike certain looks I could probably help there too. A super cheap pen you can get by the dozen is the Bic "Soft feel" which I personally love the look of but dont be fooled, the "soft grip" isn't all that soft but it writes okay for a "by the box" pen. The last one I could say off the top of my head is the Pentel RSVP in a fine point. It has a cap unfortunately, but it really does write well, looks super basic, and I'm sure they make a retractable version I haven't seen. Gimme a sec and I can link you to some that I mentioned.

Edit - Links: Ill keep updating.

Retractable Pentel RSVP in black (.7) - Pentel RSVP Super RT Ballpoint Pen, (0.7mm) Fine Line, Black Ink, Box of 12 (BX477-A) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Q9VZ4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PUPIDbP272DEN

Zebra F-701 (.8) - Zebra 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6RB80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TWPIDb0QM0M7H

Bic Atlantis Exact (.7 but writes way thinner) - BIC Atlantis Pen 0.7mm, Pack of 3 - VCGNP31-AST https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6B60UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VXPIDbKTK07BB

Pilot B2P ballpoint (.7 but again seems thinner. Careful though, they make a B2P gel so make sure you read descriptions and check packaging if possible) - Pilot Bottle-2-Pen (B2P) - Retractable Ball Point Pens Made from Recycled Bottles (5 Count) Fine Point, 2 Black Ink/2 Blue Ink/1 Red Ink, Refillable, Comfortable Grip (32614) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZYF26G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JZPIDbFKEPGTP

Pilot "Better" ballpoint (.7, uses the same refill as the B2P) - Pilot Retractable Ballpoint roller pens, Black & Blue colors Fine point, 10 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJCY6P5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_20PIDbH8JHY61

Paper Mates RT 300 (can find in .7 pretty easily) - Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black, Box of 12 (1951360) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EB4IZN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M2PIDbSHMC6V6

Paper Mates RT 700 (have only been able to find in 1.0 but pretty sure there's .7's out there. To me it's kinda girly looking but you can swap it into a Paper Mates Flexgrip Ultra which has a nice, classic look

RT700 - Paper Mate InkJoy 700RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, White Barrel, Black Ink, Box of 12 (1951347) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EB4KBVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C5PIDb4JEMV5Q

Flexgrip Ultra (not Flexgrip Elite, unless you like that one better) Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Stick Medium Point Ballpoint Pen, 12-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IE6H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T6PIDb5KPA4T3

Bic "Soft Feel" (only been able to find in 1.0/Medium but I'm sure they make a fine as well, though I heard it's not great) - BIC 8373971 Soft Feel Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black, 12-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IE82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E7PIDbBCG8T5R

Give me your thoughts when you have time or if I missed any you wanna see.

This was so much fun! Thanks for posting :)

1 [Something Blue](Playshoes 408566 Girl's Rain Coat Blue 5-6 Years https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001PDN1O8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-CR5AbJ14TEGH). In Scotland April Showers don’t just finish in April! At all points of the year we can expect anything from a light drizzle to torrential rain!

2 Something that says summer. Watermelons totally make me think of summer, and sippy cups are perfect to keep bugs out of your drinks in the summer!

3 food related. A carrot sharpener! I saw these in a local store and couldn’t stop laughing at the thought of someone wanting a really sharp carrot.

4 a gift for someone else. My fiancé is obsessed with this album and I recently bought him a record player so I think he would love having it in this format too!

5 book suggestion. So I don’t know what types of books you are into but this is a YA Fantasy. It follows three sisters who were each born with a power. Now that they are of age, they must use their powers to kill their other sisters and become queen! It’s pretty kick ass :)

6 under $1. Okay so I’m from Scotland and I don’t know if this actually works out to be less than $1 but it is less than £1 so I hope that counts!! And they are really cute :)

7 Doggo related. My spaniel loves things like this! And I think it would work for any dog :)

8 useless but awesome. I’d love for my cats to wear this around Christmas!! Although they’d probably break it within a second haha.

9great movie The LOTRs! Great friendships, a lot of laughs and just a fab story. My all time favourite films!

10Zombie attack. I’m going to be the type of person who hides during the apocalypse and hope for the best! So I think if I find somewhere with some water nearby I could kinda camp out for a while!

11 complete goals. My main goal right now is to be more organised, and to do more creative things. I want to have fun and do more hobbies. So I think a diary where I can be creative and plan all my spare time would be great!

12 add on. WHY ARE PENS ALWAYS ADD ONS????!!!!

13 fandom. This would match my Alice tattoo! And who doesn’t need a purse :)

14 super expensive Jesus!! Who knew you could buy such expensive rings on amazon??

15 sharks or unicorns. Shark cat bed! I can only imagine how my two would react this this haha!

16 wonderful smell. I love this candle! Probably my favourite smell ever!

17 cool toy. I couldn’t find the game I always wanted as a kid, mostly because I couldn’t really remember what it was called! Although here is a Jared Funko pop that I’ve been eyeing up for months!

18 helpful for writers. I thought this was kinda cool. It gives tips on how to get out of writers block as well as mix up characters!

19 current obsession. Musicals are my currently my favourite obsession (see what I did their RHPS fans?)!

20 weird!. I’m just really not sure why these would ever be needed but at the same time I really want a pair haha!

People will recommend the Rotring 600, and while it is a great mechanical pencil, I would not recommend it for writing. The click is really satisfying, it feels solid and it truly has a premium feel, but it is pretty heavy for a pencil. It's perfect for drafting, though.

Source: engineering student who takes a lot of notes, returned the rotring after a month.

The pencil I have right now is a Parker Jotter mechanical pencil. It's pretty cheap last I checked, the construction is full stainless steel, but it is not heavy at all. Writing with it feels great, I never get a cramp in my hand, even in long writing sessions. Plus, it looks absolutely gorgeous. Blows most mechanical pencils out of the water in that respect, in my opinion.

Amazon link

Sorry for the delayed response. I don't know if you're still monitoring this, but I always forget this subreddit exists.

Your paint job looks awesome (and yes, white is very hard to paint with, I'm doing white-armored Tau).

I wanted to comment on the snow/ice theme, and some tricks for basing, scenery, and general fluff.

First, I don't know if you already know this, but in making actual "snow" for bases, I use Elmer's glue mixed with either the snow flock/powder you can buy at hobby lobby or other hobby stores, or with baking soda (which isn't as good in my opinion, but still works). Then you put the globby mess onto the base, sort of shape it the way you vaguely want it, and let it dry. Then later you attach your dude to it. It gives the impression that they're trudging through snow. Or you can just use globs of snow to anywhere you want. You can also play with the ratio to get cool effects, like using lots of powder and a little bit of glue makes crunchy snowballs.

Second, in terms of ice, I saw a tip somewhere once that was really useful. You know those cheap, clear plastic bic pens? Well you can break the clear plastic body of the pen into icicles/ice shards and then use copious amounts of clear glue (which dries to a similar consistency, making it look like it's all ice).

Otherwise, looks great!

Oh hey~ thanks for the contest!

I keep a creative journal and bullet journal. One is to be artistic and one is to keep track of my life/thoughts and my pets. I love stationery and anything cute. These pens are the absolute best for both journals. Journaling helps keep my depression and anxiety in check because when I feel down, I would write in my journal or draw and it helps me think and sort out my emotions. If I'm feeling anxious, journalling helps keep me calm. Looking back at the pages also makes me really happy because of my progress with battling with these 2 issues.

Another item on my wishlist are these markers just for their value. 100 for $12 is pretty insane value IMO :D

Artsy for life!

I would recommend looking up Karas Kustoms. Their pens are very nice. For the price point you are looking for I would recommend either the Retrakt Aluminum or the Render K. Both of the them are made of durable yet light aluminum and take G2 style refills. This means it will take very popular and easily available cartridges in a variety of types.

For example if you are looking for a needle point roller ball that has smooth ink and writes on demand precise v5/v7 rt will fit.

If your looking for a fast drying gel ink Uniball 207 is a great choice.

If a fine point is what you want Hi-tec-c Cavalier is a popular and great choice as well.

So I would recommend either of those pens because of their versatility and durability.

Gotcha, in that case, here's a few well worth adding to any collection if it's not too late:

Bic Soft Feel Medium Easy to control when pushing softly, reliable ink flow. Great for light lines and construction. The tip does displace by about a mm when you press hard, so it makes dark lines more difficult to reliably create.


Zebra Z-Grip Max Harder to control for lighter lines as the ink flows a little too well. The tip has no displacement though, which means darker lines are much easier to create reliably compared to the bic.


Zebra Z-Grip Flight aka Z-Grip Smooth in the UK. Similar to the Max, no nib displacement, but the ink flows so freely, this is not something to be used for light construction. Very smooth if you like that sort of thing.

The cheap crystal and disposable ballpoints you find all around are OK, but the ink flow is unreliable. On rough paper, they generally have stable nibs and can produce almost pencil-like lines, but they stop and start working so often, it can be annoying.


Non-Ballpoint honorable mentions:

Pilot Hi-Tec C 0.3 - Free flowing hybrid pen. No variation in line-weight, and no going back. Unforgiving but fun when you're searching for ideas and not caring about the final quality.


Pilot G-Tec C4 0.4 - As above, but the 0.1mm difference is significant. Usually used to add line weight to sketches done in the 0.3.


Staedler Pigment Liners - Unfortunately mistaken to be 'markers' because people keep calling them that. Smooth and reliable ink flow with the hard nib. Much thicker and less scratchy than the Hi-Tecs, and far less forgiving. Worth getting a whole set as preferences will vary and the size difference between each is significant. Restrictive as they don't work well at shallow angles, but on the plus side, you can marker over them.

Most importantly, if you're going to be drawing using ballpoints, make sure to accompany it with toothy/rough paper. The paper is 80% of it imo. Smooth stuff just doesn't cut it with ballpoints if you want a consistently high level of control over line weights.

There are lots more of course, but these are my experiences so far.

Good luck!

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-nice shears clipped to belt with carabiner which is also nice for holding keys

-Stethoscope with belt holder

-clicky top pens

-I also like parker pens if you can get them in bulk

-smartphone with pepid - expensive but has drugs and quickie reads on even rare conditions, has a few holes, but pretty good

-personalized stamp with DEA, LIC, NPI

-spectralink phone provided by hospital with outside dial able number

-cherokee personalized scrub top, landau poplin personalized coat (feels nice, fits well, inexpensive), carhartt cargos (hard to find), comfy shoes

Made complete list so I can come back and reorder stuff, hehe

> You have to sharpen them

They make wooden clubs that survive enough strikes strong enough to reduce rocks to gravel or warp lead cannonballs, why would you need to sharpen a quill enough to be a concern? Also, there's probably also a spell for that even if they don't just use the various magical ways to make something massively more durable.

> you need to get new ones

If magic can make a single robe last you decades, including through all of your teenage years despite the huge amount of growth that occurs in them, somehow I don't think replacing things is going to be quite as much of a concern as you think.

> you have to keep dipping them in ink which gets everywhere

Self inking quills, magic solved that problem of having to ink them yourself. They've even created ways so they don't use ink at all, although there can be side effects of that depending on the method used.

> a whole pack of them for a... well for you it would be like, a couple of knuts or whatever you call them

This seems wrong, so some quick maths. A quick google gives this, pack of 10 BiC black ballpoint pens for £2.50. Nice simple figure right? Should be a good judge of price, given how the brand is very well established. That wasn't the only one I looked too, others are pretty consistent.

Anyway, given the exchange rate of galleons to GBP we can get a price of about 8 sickles 18 knuts, or about 250 knuts, as a knut is only worth about one penny. That's pretty close to about one cent USD for reference, be closer to 1.5 cents USD really. This means you could buy your pack of 10 biros, or you could pay Hermione's Daily Prophet subscription for over 8 months assuming it's a daily paper.

Of course, the only way this works is if magic makes things a lot cheaper, but why wouldn't it? For an actual example of something that costs only a few knuts in the wizarding world, the Daily Prophet. Although, we have no idea how much quills cost, but if they're in line with things like the Daily Prophet or drinks (both hot chocolate and butterbeer were 2 sickles each) a price of only a few knuts wouldn't be unusual.

Even if pens were used, it should still be vastly cheaper to get them through magical sources than muggle ones, as muggle ones simply can't compare to the price of basic items.

> Some use electricity but there's entirely mechanical ones.

Not likely to be much of an issue anyway, I mean they can make radios and cars use magic instead of electricity, why not typewriters? Then again, if quills are any indication a magical typewriter would probably be capable of doing some things regarding word processing that we can't do with modern computers. They do print anyway, look at how they have a newspaper with printed text.

Magic has a simply monumental advantage in things like language and speech processing, only with the most modern technology are we catching up, and something like the quills which can transcribe and sensationalize on the spot are still beyond what we can do.

CALLING /u/purebredginger ! THIS IS A VITAL TOP LEVEL ANNOUNCEMENT. COMMAND WISHES TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND WISHES THAT YOU HAVE A FINE DAY OF BIRTH. THAT IS ALL.

But in all seriousness, happy birthday. What do you plan to do for your birthday?

Also, item link.

Keep in mind that gel doesn't last as long as regular ballpoint. But thankfully, there are many ballpoints now that use a 'hybrid' ink that flows smoother, almost like a rollerball.

Sadly I didn't know about the Parker Jotter until I was out of school, so I'd be very curious to see how much you can get out of a Parker quinkflow refill--it's enormous, and I'm pretty sure they are the same cartridges they put in those gimmicky "7-year pens" you see at museum gift shops. I'd recommend getting the real thing and also trying the Easy Flow 9000 or Jetstream SXR-600 refill. Parker is as close as you can get to a universal refill, and many companies make one, including gel, if that's your preference.

For college, I had been gifted a Cross ballpoint, and the refills for those would last a full semester.

Hope that helps!

Parker Jotter! Full stainless construction, takes Parker ballpoint and gel refills. It will also take the space pen cartridge if you use the white cap that comes with it. It's slim, has good clip retention, easy to pocket.

The thing's as tough as nails, there's not really much you can damage unless you were to drop it directly on the writing tip maybe. For 10 bucks in a world of 200 dollar EDC pens it's pretty great value for a nice looking, solid but simple pen.

(PS. Bonus points for it being James Bond's pen in Goldeneye and the awesome click sound it makes.)

A good pen can prevent hand cramps from long-term use, and can improve the quality of your handwriting. Further a proper pen, such as a G2/Dr. Grip/Precise 5 RT/et cetera, can save you money in the long run as you can keep the chassis and replace only the ink cartridge when they run out.

My personal carry: Pilot G2 Limited with Pilot Precise V5 Ink cartridges. Easily the best experience i've ever had writing with any pen, ever.

I see your point, but I just can't get worked up about this. It's so obviously hyperbole. And some of these products are so, so awful (a catologue with dog heads, what?)

This is also how women make fun of "for her" products. Like those pens I mentioned earlier. "Can these pens write math?" "Yes, but not correctly. Send your daughter to beauty school instead." Or from men, "They have their own pens, what's next, voting and talking back?" "Got these for my wife. They didn't help her make sandwiches at all. Do not recommend." Like, that's just how people make fun of products.

In the first picture I forgot my Eleaf iCare and then in the second picture I forgot my Nixon The Chronicle.

Everything on here was purchased on Amazon except for the iCare and my actual iPhone SE... and my truck. The light and pen were just added to my loadout thanks to /r/EDC!

Phone Case: Ringke SLIM

Light: Streamlight Microstream C4

Knife: Spyderco Byrd Meadowlark2

Pen: Fisher X-Mark Space Pen

Wallet: Radix One Slim

I like neat and clean. Also, thanks to /r/minimalism I tend to be very critical of my belongings in both my pocket and my life. When I deem there is nothing left to take away it causes a nice calming effect.

I love my Sharbo. True, the ink doesn't last terribly long, but it's enough for me. It takes some other brand refills too that seem to last a bit longer than Zebra's. But I'm able to fill a small Field Notes or two on a refill.

I've also got a Monteverde Stylus Tool Pen. It's pretty sweet, but too big to EDC for me. I use it a lot when I'm working though.

Edit: That amazon link is within the rules, right? Looks like I lured a bot...

I had this exact problem in my English classes. I looked at a font that i like and drew the letters very slowly until I copied them perfectly. Then I just does up gradually until i could write these new letters legible and quick.

So spend at least 1-2 hours a day practicing for 2 or 3 days and you will be surprised how much nicer you can write.

Also I've found that my writing is much more legible when I use a pen that writes very thin lines of ink.[These](pentel arts hybrid technica 0.3 mm pen, ultra fine point, black ink, box of 12 (kn103-a) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VV5M4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oHZ4AbTNB8F75) pens last forever and are incredibly worth it, I have had them for over a year as a college student and haven't used up 1 of them and they work really well.

thanks for the starting points. i looked at them all. tried all the nibs on the 74 (courtesy of the demo rack at Tokyu Hands, umeda, osaka). the sailor and platinum look a little generic compared to the novelty of the 92 so I'm kinda stuck on that... i also like the odd shape of the elite. i was temped by the ¥8000 capless but i examined the Fermo capless and like it a lot more. the retraction twisting action is cool. it has a gravity to it. you start the twist to retract, and it takes over with some added torsional momentum. nice curious solid feeling. i guess it;s either that or the 92 in smoke. not sure how to decide...

as for inks, i took this for you.

Reddit doesn't like the end of the Amazon Japan links, hopefully this works better:

Black FM ¥10886

The black M is more expensive at ¥14000. Medium nibs are less popular in Japan so tend to have lower turnover and therefore higher prices.

Tenso has a web browser plug in that easily allows you to add things into your Tenso cart whilst shopping on the Amazon website.

Best of luck!

This OR This and these would be great for me to take notes (which I will have a lot of because of my double major), and help keep me organized! Thank you for the contest, you are so wonderful!

If you decide to pick instead of use reddit raffle, choose someone else! I'll be fine! I'm going back to school, which means I am going back to cool.

I would say it depends on where they are going. The safest answer is to get them Fisher Space Pens and Field Notes Expedition Editions.
 
The space pen will write anywhere, upside down or high/low altitudes because of the pressurized refills.
 
The FN Expeditions are plasticish paper that is water, rip and acid proof. They come in a 3 pack so 2 packs would be best.
 
If they are not going anywhere crazy, simple Uni-Ball Signo 207 is a perfectly fin and inexpensive pen. And you can get them at a store usually.
 
Then as far as notebooks go i would still go with Field Notes, their regular notebooks would work fine.

I absolutely recommend one of
these:
I've used this every single day for both handwriting and mathematics for a year. It's very smooth and precise and literally the only pen with which I've ever produced neat writing. They sell them in coloured bodies too and here's a great price in stylish black. Think I might pick myself up another! Free shipping! :D

So an Xbox One 1TB is £230 on Amazon making it $100 more than it would be in the US. That said, in a high street shop, it would be £240, making Amazon the clear choice here.

Being a top shelf brand-name piece of electronics from an American company is going to guarantee a better price on an Xbox in America than just about everywhere else though, the same is true of the iPhone, etc. So lets look at something more mundane: ballpoint pens. The same 50 pack goes for $15.66 on Amazon.com and £7.94 making it actually several dollars cheaper in the UK. (The RRP on those pens is £11, putting the high street price just about in line with the American Amazon price.)

A nerf-like football - It's fun to throw around and other people will come and borrow it.

A tie - You never know when you'll be called in to an important meeting or need one to go meet some important client

Shoe shine sponge - see above and I'm pretty sure they are black magic (e.g. this one)

Bathroom necessities - Such as deodorant, contact solution/case, toothbrush, etc. You just never know...

Decor - Something that is "you" and sets you apart. People always compliment decor, and it gives them something to talk to you about.

Quarters for the pop machine

Pens - Find a pen you like and buy a lot of them. My favorite is the Zebra Z-Grip - The ones you will have at your office will, no doubt, be terrible.

Zebra is pretty well renowned for their pens and mechanical pencils. The F701 is probably their best one. Stainless steel, knurled metal grip feels nice, satisfying smooth click. Clip is tight enough to stay clipped in your pocket and probably won't ever break (my biggest problem, pen clips breaking). I use the super bold 1.6mm tip refills. The .7mm tip they come with is just too fine for me, cuts paper.

Not really something marketed as "compact" but its skinny and non-intrusive. Would make a valuable addition to your edc.

Noticed zebra does have a compact version of their f301.

More of the zebra line up

Copic multiliner pens are designed for use with Copic Markers, so you can give them a try.

I like to use Pentel pens, and find that the Pentel brush pens (not the water based ink ones, I haven't tested them) work well with Copic markers after you let the ink dry a bit. Here's an example on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/Pentel-Pocket-Brush-Refills-GFKP3BPA/dp/B002LJRKN8

And here is an example of what I colored with it to demonstrate that it holds up (if you'll forgive a little boasting):

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvD_As4hy1L/


The Pentel Hybrid Technica holds up with minimal smearing as well if you like gel pens (here's a pack of 12, though you can get them for $3-4 each at an art store):

https://www.amazon.ca/Hybrid-KN103-Pentel-Technica-0-3mm/dp/B003VV5M4O/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pentel+hybrid+technica&qid=1568101122&s=gateway&sr=8-1


If you are looking for ink you can dip into with a nib, I am not sure what works. I used india ink and learned the hard way that does not hold up to copic markers well at all.

For Light Carry:

• Leatherman Style PS - TSA approved or Leatherman Micra
  
  
• Fenix E12 Flashlight - I believe this is the successor to the EO5
  
  
• Zebra F-301 Pen or Fisher Bullet Space Pen - the stainless wears better in your pocket.
  
  
• Moleskin Volant Notebook
  
  
• SOG Flash I - if you can swing the extra $10 or get the cheaper pen, I HIGHLY recommend this knife as a very minimal yet practical knife. I've sort of chunked the rest and this one is with me all the time. Also very public-friendly size.
  
  

Thanks for the advice - I was wondering what "semi-flex" meant. I want to try "super duper extra" flex lol.

Is this the pen?

The entry level pens made by Parker are very solid. Waterman had a line called the Phileas that they've stopped production on, a very good writer that you can still find if you look.

Writing with a fountainpen is very satisfying for me but even I don't use one every day. If you looking for the ultimate in usability and practicality, get yourself some Jotters. They are made of stainless steel, are mechanically sound, refills are cheap and they rarely rust, fail or break.

The pen here is a ballpoint, a very good ballpoint. But Parker makes a gel refill for this pen that has a very smooth, inky black line. I also use a Rite in the Rain refill in one for bad weather or the like. Not as smooth, but the ink delivery is as bulletproof as the pen. For my EDC pen, I wouldn't trade it out my Jotter.

Pen/Stylus/Screwdriver/Ruler/Level
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYNN0UG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=351HLYTZ2N4U9&coliid=I1YRILF4ZO61N9&psc=1

Pen/Caliper/Ruler (No stylus but still pretty cool if you use a small caliper often)
http://www.amazon.com/Cleo-Skribent-Messograf-Ballpoint-Pen/dp/B003JGCR30/ref=pd_sim_op_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=15JA4PAQ59A3MH5N0S3H

If you are looking for a multicolor pen with more than two colors i would suggest to buy a Lamy 2000 M401 - a truly great pen or go for the budget version a Lamy Logo405

I'm deciding on wether to purchase the Pilot Custom Heritage 92 or the Pilot Custom Vanishing Point with the Black Carbonesque finish. Which pen do you guys think is more comfortable for holding during long periods of writing, and which pen is more durable? Thanks.

The Amazon reviews for those pens are pretty hilarious, too

Definitely the V5 in my opinion, Vision is another good line if you're looking to go Uni-ball/Stick. If you're looking retractable then I would say the retractable V5 (which is refillable), the 207, or my girlfriend's pick the classic G2.

Yes!!! I absolutely love my Lamy Safaris. Lamy pens are just so sleek. I was worried that my ink was going to feather when I have to write on non-Rhodia paper so my boyfriend got me this pen as a "You're finally done with the CPA exam present"

Microsoft pen protocol is a functionality of active pen, any pen which has MPP should work. For specifics, I got Dell Premium Active Pen and I believe this works as well Microsoft Surface Pen

If you are a ballpoint user, then pick a refill that comes in hybrid ink and will fit the pen you choose. There are lots of Parker G2 compatible pens and the Schmidt Easyflow 9000 and the Uni Jetstream SXR-600series fit Parker G2 compatible pens and both are hybrid ink. I have had experience with both and IMO, the Jetstream is the smoother writer. Both are smoother and darker and less prone to skipping than regular ballpoint ink. Also, there is the Schneider Slider refill which has hybrid ink. I have not used that refill so I cannot comment.

As far as a sub $10 pen there is the Rotring Tikky, Parker Jotter, and if you want to buy used, eBay has many Parkers for less than $10.

FYI, by the time you buy the pen and the refills, you may be better off just buying a box of SXN-150 Jetstreams or the SXN-250 then if you lose one, no biggie.

I would recommend a Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with a FA nib. And also a few shading inks like J.Herbin Emerald of Chivor, Noodler's Apache Sunset, and Noodler's Black Swan Australian Rose.

There are also several flex pens that have been restored by u/willvintage on sale over on his website.

Thanks! Can you let me know what the pen is actually called or tell me the Amazon link? I don't see buttons on the one featured in Amazon, so I'm not sure if it's the same pen.

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Platinum-Model-EYU-00009/dp/B072K5TXGT/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550595033&sr=8-3&keywords=microsoft+surface+pen

http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Compact-Ballpoint-Pen-27412/dp/B0055EB35W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373222977&sr=8-1&keywords=f-301+compact

I couldn't find one in stores though. Ended up taking home a F-701 which I eventually modded and I absolutely love now.

Caran D'Ache 849. Affordable, and quite comfortable to write with. Theyve got a really nice click mechanism too, and the design is a bit of a classic. I got my first one on a family trip to Switzerland ~7 years ago, and just recently lost it, so this is my second one. Got the matching pencil too.

Sure :) https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Stainless-Ballpoint-Mechanical-1741243/dp/B004MTUBCW

Adult version

These are cool. Same 4 colour goodness in a discrete package. Uses a ballbearing to select the colour (you rotate the pen before clicking)

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Space-Pen-X-Mark-SM400BWCBCL/dp/B001NXDFEG/ref=pd_sbs_op_1

The best pen, for edc.

I thought you meant the tops to these pens!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BIC-Cristal-Original-1-0-Ball/dp/B000I5ZK2U

Phone: Nokia Lumia 345
Pen: Bic Ballpoint Pen
Car Keys: VW Polo
Fineliners: Stabilo Point 88
Highlighter: Stabilo Highlighter
Watch: One from River Island Mens - Can't find it on the webstore though.
Photo was taken with my trusty iPhone 5.

Caran D'ache office pens in metal

The refills last forever, they are sturdy and write beautifully

I had this beautiful Parker Sterling Silver 75, but it's missing in action right now. I'm currently shopping for a new pen on Amazon, this is the current favorite. But if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go tear my room apart again looking for my old pen...

I just got a Fisher X-Mark Bullet yesterday and so far it has been nice. Quite a bit smaller than I expected, but that is a plus. The line is almost indistinguishable from a standard BIC, some people don't like that. I do a lot of ballpoint drawing with BICs. Hopefully there won't be a huge 'learning curve' with the Fisher to make it do exactly what I want.

Suggestions:
Ballpoint:
https://www.fahrneyspens.com/Item--i-37024

For a fountain pen:
Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pen White Nib F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K28JL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fIsDAbETT4SBG

This one is a little over your budget, but still a special pen:
Faber-Castell Ambition Op Art Ballpoint Pen (Sand) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NTV21TK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZOsDAbY223VJ1

Cross Classic Century Classic Black Ballpoint Pen with 23KT Gold Plated Appointments (2502) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000087HA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CQsDAbTA033V4

Have you tried the...Bic for Her?

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While you're there, I suggest reading the reviews. Quite helpful.

Try these. Thank me later.

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Maica Gel Ballpoint Pen, 12 Color Set, Fine (LHM180C4-12C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N92S8FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8EB6AbMFDYPAV

I recently switched to the Hybrid Technica 03 away from the G-Tec, and I'm very happy with it. The grip is bigger, the point is less scratchy, and the line is a little finer. The downside is the cap, which feels a little flimsy.

Happy Friday!! :P

I doubt add-ons count, but I found these today and they're awesome for work.

Does Army of Darkness qualify as a horror film?

Hm, definitely noted for the future, also, is this the parker jotter? you were speaking of?

oh okay. well mine where BIC Soft Feel Retractable

Thanks! Are you using the tilt on the Microsoft Surface Pen Model 1776 (EYU-00009) or one of its different colors?

Did you install this HP firmware update? The description says the update is for HP's Tilt Pen (which I don't have) and that it fixes inaccurate display of battery status. Do you know if the update is required to avoid issues with the Microsoft Surface Pen? When attempting the update, it asks to first pair the HP Tilt Pen, so I canceled it. Does the update install into the screen digitizer, pen, or both?

http://www.namisu.com/collections/nexus-minimal-fountain-pen

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EYNN0UG/

http://mininch.com/

One of those should do nicely.

But surely they can write down their own questions with their own pens so they won't forget!
I might have made up this super lame comment just so I could bring back the ridiculousness of this product, the hilarious questions in the Q&A section, and the crazy reviews.

Pilot Hi-Tec-C are great, the maica line comes in crazy color variety.

Not for that price I picked up the jotter bond street for $13 from Amazon.

Here is the same Jotter that you posted I believe on Amazon.

Wait I just realized that it may be the Fountain pen version I haven't tried that one but I know they only offer it in medium nib size which is why I have not picked it up.

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Edit: added the second sentence with a link.

Edit: added the third sentence.

You could get a Zebra F-301 Compact. It is about the same size as the Fisher Space Pen and has a clip that you can deep carry. The only thing is that part of the barrel is plastic, so not sure how it would hold up if you sat on it often. I have two of them and have enjoyed them, but can't speak to the longevity since I do not carry them regularly (mostly stay in car or Maxpedition).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055EB35W/ref=twister_B00898F7AI?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I can't stand the globby ink and wide point of the Fisher space pens, so if I can't carry a pen in a shirt pocket I use a Zebra compact 301 clipped in a pants pocket like a knife. The link is just for information. They are available out there for much less. I just came across a stash in a Meijer store (upper US Midwest) for $4 a two-pack.

Does it look like this http://www.amazon.com/Cross-Classic-Century-Ballpoint-Appointments/dp/B000087HA0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

My recommendations in no particular order

• a good bag to hold your stuff
  
• LED flashlight (surefire, fenix, streamlite, etc.)
  
• Parker pens
  
• off-duty holster / concealed carry holster
  
• knife
  
• multi-tool such as a Leatherman
  
• Clipboard
  

Might be wrong but looks like a [Jinhao] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01440TC5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_tjGSzb1RW4SVC)

Edit: OP clarified it's a [Pilot CH 912] (https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Fountain-Custom-Heritage-FKVH-2MR-B-FA/dp/B0042957TO)

FA stands for Falcon nib. It's the nib used on the Pilot Namiki Falcon pens.

Sometimes can be found on other Pilot pens (ex. Custom Heritage 912)... but at this point I'm not even sure if these ones are the exact same nib used on the actual Falcon line.

EDIT: From what I've gathered, the FA nib refers to Falcon nibs. You can get them on the Pilot Namiki Falcon, or the Pilot CH742/CH912. On the Namiki Falcon, they look a bit funny whereas on the CH line, they look more normal. The Falcon nibs on the CH line are supposed to be more flexible.

When I flow on paper I use .3 g2 pens or

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N92S8FA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

if I wanna color code it. It's done well at open college policy tournaments where people are speaking a mile a minute.

912 with FA is sub $150 on amazon sometimes. Pilot Fountain Pen Custom Heritage 912, Black Body, FA-Nib (FKVH-2MR-B-FA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042957TO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_4T-JybK2CDT4R

I bought the latest model, or so I thought. 1776 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Platinum-Model-EYU-00009/dp/B072K5TXGT/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549582205&sr=8-3&keywords=surface+pen

Amazon Link ($25) - Monteverde USA One Touch Tool Pen - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYNN0UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_v.9NAb78QYBRQ

Pilot does sell their fun nibs on other pens, but only to particular shops (for reasons that I cannot fathom). So if you look around you may be able to avoid that fate.

I've been seriously considering the 823 with an FA nib, though it is like 2x the price of a FA nib on a [742](https://www.amazon.com/you can write literally anything here/dp/B001AX9I3G) or [912](https://www.amazon.com/seriously, anything at all/dp/B0042957TO).

caran d’ache 849

I put compact pens there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055EB35W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_UJxlDb9J551DC

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055EB35W

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Platinum-Model-EYU-00009/dp/B072K5TXGT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2N9JFS9V1SVNI&keywords=surface+pen+platinum&qid=1565728730&s=gateway&sprefix=surface+pen+pla%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-3

I have Pilot Maica 0.4mm. They also come in 0.3 mm, but were out of stock when I ordered

Caran D'ache Metal Ballpoint Pen - Black (849.009) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFXTI8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XNmyxb2GX3D9B

http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-SL-F1-Mini-Ballpoint-Pen/dp/B003G0WV6W

OR

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055EB35W/

LAMY 2000 4 Color Ballpoint with Brushed Ss Clip (L401) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UTKMDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_32AwCbVAY966J

Nope. They're just pink and purple and sparkly.

Physician here, working on carbon copies also.. I'm testing out Zebra Z-Grip.

The Bic Soft Feel series is my go to disposable

List is as follows:
Watch - Casio Forester
Notebook - Field Notes Cherry Graph
Pen - Fisher Space Pen kept in fold of wallet
Wallet - Fossil Omega Bifold
Flashlight - ThruNite T01
Keychain - Lucky Line Twist
Keychain - NiteIze DoohicKey

Not Pictured: Samsung Galaxy Note5

All kept in a my father flor de las antillas box when I get home

Edit: formatting

Show off your position with a classic

Parker Jotter Stainless Steel CT Ballpoint Pen https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DJBH2S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0R3RDbJQ48PMK

https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Stainless-Ballpoint-Mechanical-1741243/dp/B004MTUBCW

1. LAMY 2000 4 color - https://www.amazon.com/LAMY-Color-Ballpoint-Brushed-L401/dp/B000UTKMDQ
   
   
2. Copper Pen - http://copperpen.ch/index.html
   
   
3. Eversharp Skyline Ballpoint - http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Eversharp/EversharpCABallpoint.htm
   
   
4. Parker Urban Matte Black - https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Premium-Rollerball-refill-1795260/dp/B0053Z7QPE
   
   
5. Parker Jotter Vintage - Brass threads
   
   

Also, the stainless steel and chrome is only $5.19

Link

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Edit: Here is a link to other deals for today: Link

Still looking for a pen to carry. Something compact and durable. Was thinking about getting the Fisher X-Mark Bullet as it is compact and becomes a full size pen when you need it to be.

I can't believe you're being downvoted for that. Here's yet another example of "FA" standing for falcon. It really does mean falcon and you can just call them falcon nibs instead of saying "FA"

The amazon reviews are pure gold.

Opener and pen

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071J1C9GR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001NXDFEG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

You could order it from Amazon.com tho it says usually ships within 1 to 2 months

I lose pens all the time so these are just some cheap BIC ones that i like - http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Retractable-Ballpoint-Medium-12-Count/dp/B00006IE82

Idk what refills it takes, but the F-301 Compact is pretty... Compact.

Dude. Refills.

(Also, I don't like G2s either. I'm not left-handed, I just don't think they're all that great.)

Pretty much every single review for the Bic For Her pens.

Here's two good ones:

"I received a set of these pens for my wedding. Unfortunately I can't write or type (my husband is actually typing for me.) However, I do so love the pretty colors. I've been learning how to write with them. They don't send me into a harsh frenzy of tears like regular pens do; nor do I find them sexually intimidating at all."

"I bought these pens because I grew tired of manly pens that were too robust for my dainty hands. However, I must warn all you post-menopausal BIC(R) For Her users that using these pens can reverse menopause. I am now pregnant with triplets. What do I do now?"

Hey I'm glad it's working for you now. I think that's the pen I already have. Is it this same one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K5TXGT/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's weird for me right now because the problem will sometimes not crop up for an entire session. And other times happen immediately upon loading something.

Pilot G2 with the .5 fine refills from a "Precise V5" instead of the .7 default. I also replace the internal pieces with pieces from different coloured G2s so that I can always tell which pen is mine if it gets mixed.

Other than that I often carry a Zebra V-301, their cheap fountain pen. It gets a lot of shit, but I've never had an issue with it.

Questo per me è stato un anno di acquisti decisamente utili soprattutto in rapporto alla diffusione!

• cavo lightning da 10cm: lo metto nel portafogli così ho sempre un cavo per ricaricare il telefono/ipad in ogni occasione; ce ne sono anche da portachiavi ma non ero sicuro della qualità; in alternativa ci sono quelle powerbank a forma di carta, ma io ho preferito questo perché la powerbank la lascio sempre nello zaino; in realtà, più in generale, cavi in più, sono sempre utilissimi: un set per casa, uno per lo zaino, ecc, saranno prima o poi sempre utili
  
  
• pacco da 50 Bic nere: ok le Bic non sono poco diffuse, ma comprarle a pacchi conviene moltissimo, in primis ovviamente per il prezzo [se avessi trovato un modo semplice per prenderle in quantità maggiori lo avrei fatto], ma ti permette anche di metterne una in ogni dove che fa molto comodo;
  
  
• Peak Design capture: serve per sistemare la fotocamera alla cintura o a uno spallaccio dello zaino; è una cosa comodissima, molto più di qualsiasi strap se ci si muove un po' con la fotocamera;
  
  
• auricolari completamente wireless: ho preso delle soundpeats q29, come qualità/prezzo ottimi, ma ogni tanto si disconnettono ecc, sto valutando se prendere gli airpods; il concetto comunque è lo stesso; non avere alcun cavo è fantastico; inoltre a mio parere averli staccati con un case di ricarica è molto più comodo che caricare quelli con il filo in cui spesso devi infilare un cavo in ogni auricolare ecc; sarò sincero, anche se lo ho non uso il jack audio da mesi e non lo rimpiangerò sul prossimo telefono;
  
  
• organizzatori da viaggio: sono stato a lungo scettico, ma ho deciso di provarli e sono una gran comodità, rendono la gestione di zaini e valigie molto più facile; la roba è ben divisa, ben compressa, e soprattutto in viaggio è comodissimo quando arrivi a destinazione e non vuoi scavare per ore per trovare una determinata cosa. Non pesano niente e costano poco, ma fanno una bella differenza Imo.
  
  
  
  

The Gerber I bought at some local outfitters while travelling. It's about 4 or 5 years old. The pen I got from amazon.com to replace the one that I lost that didn't have the clip. The extra flashlight is only for when I carry the snubby, otherwise the little E05 is enough for me.

I've had that and the TEC picopen. Both have come off on me and been lost.

I now carry a Zebra F-301 Compact instead.

Here you go: BiC Cristal Medium Ball Pen

On point and so cheap that if you lose one it doesn't matter.

I dunno. Without products like [Bic Pens for Her] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005PFESMG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501312237&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bic+pens+for+her&dpPl=1&dpID=41bP3LPsnWL&ref=plSrch) , wont women be too intimidated to use many items.

• Field Notes Kraft Graph
  
• Justin Distressed Rodeo Wallet
  
• SOG Trident
  
• Leatherman Wave
  
• LED lenser P3
  
• Zebra f-301 compact
  
• Copenhagen Long Cut
  
• Keys
  
• Nite Ize DoohicKey
  
• Leatherman Style CS
  
• 2 Nite Ize MicroLock
  
• Kingston DataTravele 16GB
  
• Navy Blue Bandanna
  
• not in Picture
  
• G-Shock XL
  
• IPhone 6
  
• LifeProof Nuud