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What is your favorite pen to use?

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Originally posted by: Atomicus
Pentel RSVPs Twirls like a beauty and writes just as well. Love the clear long shafts 🙂

Although I use just about any pen as I don't care much. RSVPs are my favorite (fine point), although I've I've noticed that they tend to blot after a while though.
 
Originally posted by: Andres3605
Parker's Jotter Black

I second that only I used Parker's Jotter Blue. I am going to get the stainless steel one if this one ever breaks...At only $4.00 a pen, it is a great deal. It rivals any pen I have ever used.

Quoted from Parker's website, "Refillable and retractable, the reliable Jotter answers the call for a lifetime of durability and yeoman service. Featuring sleek, timeless symmetry and everyday affordability, Jotter is the trusted ally to meet all your writing needs, now and for years to come."
 
Stipula Novocento fountain pen with an extra fine tip and blue-black ink. If you have ever used a fine fountain pen you knw why they are so nice.
 
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Sharpie, Cross Pilot or a Fisher Space Pen.

I just started a new job, and after 3 months probation is up, you get your own Fisher Space Pen, personally engraved with an inscription of your choice. They are one of our clients so they keep us stocked with pens...I can't wait until 3 months are up so I can get my sweet pen, and also, a raise and benefits.

Now, what should I get engraved on it? It's a programming job, so I was thinking something like C=(pentop)===|middle|====(pentip)==> have an engraving right before the tip that just says:
cout <<
what do you think?
 
Originally posted by: squirrelman
Stipula Novocento fountain pen with an extra fine tip and blue-black ink. If you have ever used a fine fountain pen you knw why they are so nice.

waterman phileas fine tip fountain pen... will never ever touch a ballpoint or rollerball again
 
I used to use a Parker Jotter that wrote well, but it would get lost in my hands, and the clip would blister the web of my hand.

Now I prefer Pilot Varsities, those disposable fountain pens, but they're hard as hell to find and need little encouragement to start leaking, so I for the most part use those gold-colored, big-barreled Zebra rollerballs.
 
Originally posted by: Mo0o
Not a fan of the G-2 since it's gel ink. I have a zebra F-402 that I use quite often

Yes, more likely to smear and not waterproof 🙁

That said, I've always liked these - Text. Nothing special about the ink (basic ballpoint pen refill) but looks nice and weighs the right amount.
 
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