Comments on: Are you picky about pens?

By: worldwide

worldwide — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:03 +0000

For about 15 years my pen of choice has been the Papermate click ball point pens that are refillable with Lubriglide ink cartridges. Black, medium point. I like the click ball point because I often write on the go or need to jot a quick note and don’t like to mess with a cap. I prefer ball point so I don’t have to wait for the ink to dry. I like being able to refill the pens, which I have done countless times over the years. I like that the ink is waterproof so if I accidentally get my book wet (which happens sometimes) the ink doesn’t smear or disappear. It’s not fancy, and it’s very utilitarian, but it works for me!

By: Leah Hoffmann

Leah Hoffmann — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:51:03 +0000

I’m warming to the V5, but as I say, I prefer the sturdier nib of the V-Ball. Maybe I’ll try some of the other uni-ball pens, or the Pilot Dr. Grip.

I love Staedtler pencils and erasers, but I’ve never used their pens…

By: Jami

Jami — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:06:11 +0000

I am extremely picky about pens. I’ve known this for years. I am a big fan of Pilots V5. I didn’t realize there was a v7 and how different it was until I, mistakenly, bought a package of them a few months ago. It frustrates me to no end having the wrong pen.
For colored ink I love Staedtler Triplus Fineliners though. They’re brilliant.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:40:50 +0000

Unquestionably – The Pilot Precise V5 was my pen of choice recently right up until I got into a fountain pen craze. So now it’s Lamy Safaris.

By: Chris Meisenzahl

Chris Meisenzahl — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:52:16 +0000

Oh yeah, definitely picky.

It’s usually a Pelikan M800 fountain pen for me, occasionally a Lamy Dialog2 roller ball.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:35:18 +0000

You might be able to see I too was attached to the Pilot Vball, extra fine as evidenced here

http://pentamento.blogspot.com/2009/01/cup-of-black-pilots.html

But I wouldn’t say addicted!

By: KateGM

KateGM — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:45:54 +0000

Even before I got into fountain pens, I was picky about what I wrote with: gel pens, rollerball pens, etc. Pilot’s Dr. Grip gel pens are awesome. I recommend those.

By: dowdyism

dowdyism — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:58 +0000

Yes, very picky.

I am mostly using the Uni-Ball Signo DX 0.38mm these days in a variety of colors, but I switch it up a lot.

By: Leah Hoffmann

Leah Hoffmann — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:08 +0000

Yes, I figured that some of the fountain pen users out there would be horrified! I’ve just never gotten into fountain pens, for whatever reason… perhaps I should give them a try.

By: B Irwin

B Irwin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:35:30 +0000

Considering I now own upwards of 40 fountain pens with broad nibs, stub nibs, and cursive italic nibs – yes, I’m VERY picky about pens. And I can’t imagine using those cheap plastic sticks you blog about!