What Pen Do You Use at Work?
I've nearly finished school and have at a point where I am having difficulties deciding which type of pen to buy for everyday use. I am also going to be studying still so will need a pen that is also good for long essays. At the moment I use a cheap Bic fine for taking notes in class and for my exams.
What I am looking for in a pen:
- Doesn't bleed through thin notebook paper
- Has a thin barrel as I find them easier to write with
- Writes with no skipping, blotches or bleeding
- Writes nicely when only soft pressure is applied
- Costs less than $20
From what you have said, a fountain pen sounds out of the question. When writing on thin notebook paper it would blead through, also for that money you are likely to get a cheap pen which may leave blotches. A rollerball will probably also blead through thin paper.
A ballpoint pen is your answer, I would recommend a Parker or Waterman as they have pens within your budget in their lower ranges, yet they have the quality of writing you are looking for.
May 29th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
You say you would like a thin pen, so I’m not sure if you will like this, but it is fairly thin – a Staedtler ballpoint. This is my favorite pen, so far it has never leaked and it doesn’t leave marks on the back of a paper like ink. Its also within your budget.
May 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Personally I think u should stop using pen and paper for writing and instead use a computer word processor. You will find it is more convenient, especially for writing long essays. You can also carry a laptop anywhere with you. This will do away with using pen and paper.