I'm a bit of a stationary nerd, though not to the extent that some people take it. I really dislike those cheap ballpoints. Do you prefer the finer things in life, or is any piece of crap good enough for you?
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Let's also, erm, finish up the 2024 showcase as well.
1/13: CarterHayes
1/14: Philosofer
1/15: Rhubarb_Runner
1/16: davidwatts
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I don't use it super often, but writing with a fountain pen is a joy I've relatively recently discovered.
I also love a good fountain pen, but they always dry out on me (I mainly use mechanical pencils at work). I found these guys though and I love them. I bought a box and gave most of them away to spread the joy and had to get another box. Highly recommend.
I'll consider getting those, although I haven't had as much trouble with dried up pens. Plus, I like having my ink containers sitting on my desk, makes me feel olde timey.
It me! Might give those Pilots a try, thanks!
Not nearly to the fountain pen level, but when Covid first hit and there were questions about its spread, I bought a ton of branded pens for my office. Ultimately they're just retractable ballpoint pens, but I splurged a little and got some with some very nice heft and a soft grip exterior so they're more pleasant to use.
5 years later and I think I'll finally be re-ordering this year. I'm stupidly looking forward to picking out something even nicer than last time.
I will say, if you're at all fountain pen curious it is reasonably
cheap to get started.
I've been enamored with pens since I was a kid. I tried to get into fountain pens, but then I just hated all my paper, and, as mentioned above, they dry out from disuse. So I've been questing for the best affordable "regular" pens.
I've really liked the Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller, Ultra Fine Point 0.38mm, but the last few have stopped working mid usage. Seems it's a common problem where something gets jammed and the pen becomes a carving tool with no ink to speak of. (Until you set it somewhere overnight and the jam bursts and a pool of ink forms.) Too bad, because I like them and they're cheap.
I picked a Pilot Arco 500 in Japan at one of the monster stationary stores and enjoy it. Was finally was able to find a place to buy them, but…they are a little thin on the circumference and I suspect using them for an extended period would not be comfortable for me. And they're a little more expensive than I'd like, though I suppose I could go on a hunt for affordable refills…
Maybe the Pilot G2's are cheap enough that I should just deal with the chance at breakage?
In addition to the pens I described above I stock my office with the Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller, but I go with the .7mm. I love 'em. To my memory I've never had the issues you describe. I wonder if that's an issue with the finer point?
I now find myself almost never using physical writing tools anymore. Even for my in-person classes, I have students turn in everything other than exams online and grade with a stylus on an iPad.
But, on the infrequent occasions I actually write something on paper, this is the pen I use. And always in purple.
I have problems even writing a (rare) check anymore.
I have a non-clicky top version of that.