Best Fountain Pens
Other useful features include an advanced liquid ink system for smooth writing and a visible ink supply so you'll never be caught off guard. Convenient, reusable clear plastic pouch with 7 pens with assorted color inks.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Living in America now, I've often found myself missing writing with fountain pens, so when I found out that the Varsity pens were so affordable, I instantly searched for them on Amazon and made the purchase."
"Unlike several very nice fountain pens I have, they don't leak or build up a little ink around the tip that ends up on your fingers."
"The only draw back is the nib size - I like a bold size nib because it slows my handwriting down which in turn makes it legible."
"They write just like a traditional fountain pen, and they are smooth and consistent."
"Best part is that I don't feel bad if they happen to accidentally damage the nib, though since the nibs are steel, I've never had this happen."
"I have been looking for these pens in several arts and crafts stores."
"I don't go "color" enough to justify the expense of dedicated pens or ink nor do I like to give up the comfort and control of a fountain pen. If you are a fountain pen user and want a pen for occasional color or if you just want to experience a fountain pen inexpensively, these are a good choice."
"These Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pens are a spiffing idea and an unbelievably smooth writing tool (usually; the occasional rough nib slips through quality control)."
With flexible shiny chrome clip and Steel polished nib, comes With LAMY ink cartridge T 10, can be modified for use with Z24 converter.Charcoal Black ABS coloured plastic body. Includes one Lamy T10 Blue Cartridge.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A workhorse for daily use, not a thing of art (though, golly, it is beautiful). Some may reasonably argue that I have not covered the range, and so I cannot really 'benchmark' the performance of this pen relative to more expensive ones. Don't buy a costlier pen if you haven't tried this first to know what a great writing instrument feels like."
"While I didn't notice much of a difference at first with how great this pen is, I certainly noticed it after having to use a ballpoint pen for a day after a couple of weeks of just using this pen."
"I wouldn't have expected it to, as I never like fine points on ballpoint or rollerball pens, but I wavered because so many reviewers commented on how "thick" it is for a fine point. I don't know if there was a flow issue, too, but, with the fine point, the pen just felt scratchy, never really "flowed," and only laid down a good line when I concentrated really carefully on positioning."
"The pen writes super smooth, and is quite a bit thicker than the image made me think."
"The pen is made of solid, durable plastic that feels good in the hand. On a final piece of information that may be valuable is that this pen is made in Germany and not China like so many other products."
"I am very much used to the heavier pens, which historically I've equated to the Mont Blanc Meisterstruck, and Pilot Vanishing Point."
"The reviews and a recommendation from an urban sketching website had me excited about this product and now I have to shop for something else and have no pen in the meantime."
Color: Black |. Style: Fine Point Fountain. Ships with 1 Pilot black ink cartridge and 1 Pilot Press Plate Converter.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It is balanced, and very pleasant to hold.The grip is just hard plastic that can be a little uncomfortable if you are writing for a while but it is nicely contoured. Youtube reviews showed that the ink capacity is generous compared to other brands for the converter. My only qualm is that if you beat up this pen, it gets scratched to reveal a gold undercoating."
"I began with the black ink cartridge included in the handsome box the pen arrived in, and wrote voraciously -- perhaps often unnecessarily -- in order to use it up so I could fill the squeeze converter with my preferred Noodler's Blue. As a reporter and journalist, I earn my living writing, so you can imagine my amazement (and, eventually, consternation) at how long that single black cartridge lasted. But we have arrived at a new age -- and the Pilot Metropolitan Collection, I pragmatically insist -- is a destination to which all previous efforts have long aspired to reach. The writing is natural, with a perfectly suitable audible scratchiness on the right sort of paper, and my signature absolutely rocks while using this pen."
"I am impressed with with cheap fountain pen. The black color is very nice in hand, and the the pen itself feels solid. The color is very beautiful in hand. If this review is helpful to you, please help me by clicking the “Yes” below; this would really encourage me to give better reviews in the future."
"I purchased a black fine-nibbed Metropolitan after reading multiple articles and reviews recommending this as one of the best beginning fountain pens. - The cap snaps into place snugly - though it can fly off if the pen is dropped forcefully onto a hard surface. - The nib is smooth and lays down a fine line roughly equal to 5mm lead (actual width varies with ink flow and paper absorbency)."
Best Counter Pens
Paired with a exquisite bamboo case it makes a fantastic display piece, and a suprisingly superior writing tool whether you are ensuring that your signiture carries executive authority or you are showing some artistic flair in your daily writing. The bamboo has a satin finish and is trimmed with gold that carries a classy stlyish feel that works well in virtually any workspace. Includes modern ink refill converter to draw ink directly from the ink bottle of your choice. GIFT BAMBOO CASE included, pen works with all and any types of generic, international size ink cartridges (please NOTE: ink cartridges are NOT included for safety; ink converter for bottled ink IS included inside the barrel of the pen for your convenience).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"When the package finally arrived, the product looked just as beautiful as it was online, which had piqued my interest in the first place...^^. So far, I must confess that it has been very functional for the past month i have been using it."
"Super elegant bamboo pen."
"Since we had some minor issues figuring out how to draw the ink from the cartridge for the first time (it’s been a long time since I last used a fountain pen), I’ve recorded an unpacking video explaining the process, which is in fact very simple and practical once you grab a hold of it. All in all, this is one of the most unique and most beautifully crafted fountain pens I’ve come across, and it makes a truly classy gift at a more than reasonable price."
"Is somewhat lightweight compared the the "Million Dollar Pen," but that is not a negative. Keep the cap on when not in use, even for 30 seconds, or else the tip will begin to dry."
"I bought this because it looks nice and fancy and actually it is!"
"I would recommend this pen to people that still practice the old fashioned art of writing!"
"It writes smooth as silk, no droplets or runs at the tip like some of the other pens I have used. I would highly recommend this set to anyone who is in need of a high quality, smooth writing, unique Fountain Pen."
"Showed up as promised."
Best Ballpoint Pens
The BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen is a dependable favorite that offers performance and value, making it the #1 selling ball pen in the US*. Writes 90% longer on average than Papermate InkJoy 100 Ball Stick Pen (Paper Mate and InkJoy are trademarks of Newell or an affiliate.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"These really work so well!"
"I really like these pens."
"60 pens under $10."
"I buy them for our office and don't mind giving them to my representatives when they need to "borrow" one."
"I picked these up for my husband as a gift because he's forever losing pens and then complaining about not having one, lol."
"Usually get a box of these every 4-5 months."
"I purchased two boxes for my classroom and they have truly come in handy for my students who cannot afford school supplies."
"After searching for a good 20 minutes for a pen to sign some paperwork, I figured it was time to just buy a mess of pens and keep the box near the office supplies so I always know I have some. Even if they are disposable, I want them to *work*, but I also don't want to buy the more expensive gel pens."
Best Porous-Point Pens
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Some of the best handwritten notes (and best handwriting) you will ever see is done by a girl who blogs on tumblr as 'nubnublovesbunnies'."
"Nice pens!"
"I have used the Triplus markers for many years, and within the last one added the Stabilos into the mix for some further variation of color (other comparisons as of yet withstanding). I have some slight suspicions that the shape of the marker gives it some kind of increased structural integrity, but I won't theorize those things here. Just the facts - half of the Stabilos died horrible deaths, the others are permanently disfigured, and the Triplus markers are like the survivors of a grisly plane crash that managed not to even have a scratch on them."
"The point measures about .3mm. You can write on the thinnest paper with minimal bleed thru. Some of the Caps, which fit snuggly on the point end, are not so snug on the butt end and may fall off with use; infrequent, and I have a quick solution for this as I am sure others do as well."
"Very bright colors and work very well but some of the colors have already seemed to run out but I do use them a lot."
"I'll use them for now in the planner, because they are nicely made and colors are b-e-a-u-tiful!"
"These pens are really nice."
"They write so smooth and the fine tip lets me make very precise lines in my book. They're also quick drying, so I haven't had as much problem as I thought I would with ink smearing on the page or my hand."
Best Technical Pens
coupon not apply. BEAUTIFUL SET OF 60 GEL PENS - Neons, Pastel, Metallic, Glitter, Milky, Multi Colored, & More! Vibrant rainbow set of swirls & colors including Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow, Orange, Black, White, and More! PERFECT FOR WIDE VARIETY OF CRAFTING NEEDS - Ideal for Scrapbooking, Journals, Drawing, Coloring, Diary, Nail Art, Greeting Cards, Party Invites, Crafting, Doodling, Decorating, Stamping, Tattoos, & More!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The most I've ever bought was 2 packs of 48 colors each. As you'll see in my photos, some of them required some scribbling to get started or were already in the process of thinning out as I used them. You get 6 neon colors, 14 glitter colors, 8 pastel colors, 4 amazing colors (I have no idea why they're called amazing - they're your standard black, blue, red, and green ink), and 10 metallic colors. I had to scribble like mad on a few of them and some of them were already thinning which was sad to see. If I had to rank them by how well they write, it would be glitter > metallic > neon > amazing (wrote well, but ranked low because there weren't many colors and one required scribbling) > pastel."
"Honestly, I don't think is ENOUGH room to write how I feel about this product. They are also SUPER pigmented, write on all kinds of paper without bleedthrough (I use a moleskine), and the ones that are SUPPOSED to be glittery or sparkly write that way and STAY that way. Seriously, I am a journaling junkie and I would recommend these to anyone wanting a super high quality set of gel pens at an amazing price."
"It has a nice mix of pastels, some very bright, like a highlighter."
"seller did a nice job."
"I received these yesterday."
Best Rollerball Pens
The G2 product line includes four point sizes, fifteen color options, and multiple barrel styles to suit every situation and personality. The original G2 features a translucent barrel and is available in four point sizes and 15 rich, vibrant ink colors for the ultimate in customization. G2 Pro combines the light and effortless feel of the original G2 barrel with a refined design perfect for professional environments. Stainless steel clip and accents with coordinating rubber grips complete G2 Limited's polished and professional design. In a digital age where we have gained immediacy but lost intimacy, Pilot helps you express yourself effortlessly and connect through the written word. Average of G2 write out (all point sizes) compared to the average of the top branded gel ink pens tested (all point sizes).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love these pens for drawing."
"The rubber grip is awfully nice, Best part is, that great low price."
"I'm a red pen junkie. I used another brand that discontinued my favorite all time pen so I was forced to hunt my next favorite pen. One thing I never liked about the pens with caps was that the pocket clip (which I NEVER used anyway) tended to poke me in the top of my hand when writing."
".38 is great for smaller writing but can be a bit scratchy- .7 is more for larger scales and shading."
"It is not as smooth looking as the Paper Mate medium tip ballpoint pen."
"I always bought the sharpie fine pens which were a fine felt tip but the last batch started failing completely after a week's use."
"This is my favorite pen for work, where I need to write in small areas, precise enough that it can be easily read, and dark enough to photocopy/scan well."
"I would have bought this from a brick-and-mortar, except the office supply stores had only this black pen in [expensive] singleton packs or in a set of five colors (and I wanted only ones with black ink.)."
Best Calligraphy Pens
Thanks for everyone who love this GC writing quill set ,We have update the package and the new set with 1 more golden color sealing wax. Top quality pen kit with ink and steel tips.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This Pen came in mint condition and earlier than expected."
"My daughter is a writer and has been teaching herself calligraphy this past year."
"Was purchased as a gift for someone who loves pens."
"bought this for a gift."
"I bought it as a gift and it was perfect!"
"Awesome packaging, great quality."
"However the product seemed good quality just had probably been stored for too long."
"Delivered like the pic in perfect condition."
Best Bottled Pen Ink
Namiki Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Inks are created using the highest standards and variations of color. Angled etched bottle bottom allows pen to use virtually every drop of ink.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Before purchasing this bottle, I tried the 5 ml sample and love the color so much."
"I've normally thought blue inks to be boring, and for several years used only blue/black inks, many of them Iron-Gall based. Did not like how IG inks would dry up quickly in the pens, and required extensive flushing on a regular basis."
"I use it with an adapter in a couple of Parker pens - Duofold International and a Sonnet, as well as in a Cross Fountain pen."
"Some bright color inks have their 'side effects' - slow drying, feathering, or bleeding."
"The price is rather steep for a bottled ink, but I've found that Japanese products are almost always worth their price and then some. There is bleed-through and feathering, but I am convinced this is not truly the ink's fault as paper quality plays a big part in how one's writing will appear."
"This ink works very well, even on the cheap copy paper that I have to use at work."
"I eventually chose Kiri-same because I decided that the warm grey fit my personality better than the cool-grey did... That's the only reason."
"This is not a place to save money.... No one studies ink like the Japanese Kanji and Sumi Painters .... Blue-Black, except with Teal !"
Best Ink Pen Refills
Pilot Precise V5 RT Retractable Rolling Ball Pens feature a unique liquid ink formula that maintains consistent flowing strokes. Box of 12 pens with black ink and matching color barrels.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When I first laid eyes on the Pilot Precise V5 RT Retractable pen, it was at a convenience store (a national chain found all over the U.S.). First, the rolling ball style ink can smear a bit with a heavy hand; a problem particularly for left-handed writers."
"People will notice what you are writing with and pull their favorite pen from their bag or pocket. They are a little pricey, but they are also the only pens I like using, so I pay the extra amount."
"They would write beautifully until I have used approximately 1/3 of the ink (two-thirds was still left) and then would act as if there was no more ink in the tube. If it had only been one pack, I would have still given them 5 stars, because no one is perfect all of the time, but it was a total of 3 packs that stopped working and they aren't cheap enough to just toss them with 2/3 ink still in them."
"I absolutely love these pens."
"Also, if you are working with carbon copy forms (those three page, multi-color forms where the writing leaks through all the pages) you have to push a little harder and this can bend the head sometimes."
"A great pen, like its companion the V7 -- I'm really impressed with this Pilot Precise pen."