The quest for a replacement pen...(or refill)
7No not asking to borrow a pen... But, I seem to have misplaced my good pens again. I'm looking to purchase a few of the good ones, and hide them throughout my stuff (They will probably end up right next to each other) but I'm looking for a Gel ink refill that fits Zebra Sarasa/Pilot g2/Uniball 207 signo that are decent quality, but cheap.
I don't have a problem with buying 50 or so at a time to get a discount either. I'll use them eventually. I just feel like buying pens for the ink inside (I end up buying 207 multipacks as I want more than just blue & black colors... ) a waste of plastics.. So... People of meh, I'm hoping someone out there likes Gel pens as much as me, and wants to help me find decent affordable refills that aren't total crap (I'm looking at you Zebra made from the Mexico plant.) My preference is Japanese or German made.
Maybe we should do a meh pen exchange... that would bother Irk more than it should...
lt;dr @Sohmageek's looking for a good gel pen refill or a good gel pen. Also possibly a fountain.
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I use a Lamy Safari and have never really looked back. No frills solid fountain option. There are refillable converters for them, or you can refill the disposable ones using a plastic pipette.
@Lotsofgoats I've been looking at the Lamy line... I'm really liking the childish look, yet the real wood used in this one.. http://www.lamyusa.com/lamy_fountain_L109_abc.php yeah... I'm also cheap but that's ok. :)
@Lotsofgoats how is the weight on it, I'm also looking at this: http://www.lamyusa.com/lamy_fountain_L42_alstar.php
Which they say is a metal version of the safari line.
@sohmageek I have an AL Star as well, and yea it's basically a fancier Safari. They're both very light, which I prefer. I use an extra fine nib on both, as even the fine one was a little too chunky for my handwriting.
@Lotsofgoats see if love a heavier pen. But it's been years since I've had a fountain pen. And it wasn't the best fountain pen
I Like the Platinum Preppy PPQ-200 Fountain Pen
Also have HERO 3106B Fountain Pen
but yoy have to refill these yourself, biu I still like them
both are pretty cheap on ebay
@Foxborn by refill these yourself do you mean the eyedropper/syringe method or the converter?
@sohmageek Syringe I think Took some pictures (I really know nothing about fountain pens) I like how thin these are but the easier refills of the others make me grab the Preppy first. Also it's more comfortable when i make sure to put the cap on the end. Also I like the Hooded nip more but don't have a reason for that
http://imgur.com/a/RZ4lR
@sohmageek I think I got this figured now
I also like super fine point gel pens, but used whatever I could get the admin to order at work. I prefer clicky pens so I can toss them in a purse or pocket without leaks, so Pentel EnerGel Needle tip is my best option. They are made in Japan. It's .07mm rather than the ideal .05, but they make me happy.
@KDemo I just threw away my needle tip I want to say it was .05 or .03 something like that. Too tiny to read comfortably. So out it went.
@sohmageek - Maybe that's why they would only order the .07 for me.
@KDemo if only you had guessed pocket protector...
@KDemo See, click pens for me tend to be more likely to leak as I'm liable to inadvertently put the pen in my pocket clicked out or accidentally click the pen out while it's in my pocket. One it's out the absorbent fabric draws the ink right out of the pen.
@jqubed - Never had that problem with my purse. Something to consider, just sayin'.
@KDemo Huh, I would the amount of items I've seen in purses would make them likely to be accidentally clicked open.
You've got a little more than a day to grab this one —
I picked up the last pen they did on KS and like it a lot. That and a bunch of other fountain pens are archived on the site and a lot of those are still on sale via their sites.
Outclassed here. What are the virtues of these pens? I just get freebies when i go to the bank.
@f00l the difference is in the ink to me. water based > oil based. the latter is sticky and smudge prone :\
@f00l Not to hijack the thread, but... why would anyone go to a bank?
@editorkid to get pens.
@editorkid exactly credit unions are the way to go! ;$
I kept loosing pens in high school (which sucked cause they were usually fountain pens I made) and decided I just wanted a simple all metal pen that I would try my damnedest not to loose.
So I bought one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Jotter-Stainless-Steel-Medium/dp/B001603YXI
I am now on my second one ten years later as I lost the first one on a move.
... Actually I am on my third because my second one was stolen when someone robbed my house.
Any who I like the pen.
@darkzrobe Someone broke in and stole your pen? I'm hoping that perhaps the burglar took a laptop bag or something big that contained the pen. Otherwise, the thought of someone rummaging through my belongings with enough care to say "hey, that's a hella fine pen, Imma gonna take that!" gives me chills. Does the burglar enjoy writing correspondence, or is there a pawn shop market for pens?? Apparently I must lock up my beloved Cross pen I got for high school graduation in the 80's.
@Pamtha It was in the backpack he decided to use to steal my stuff. He did go through every drawer in the house which is a little unnerving. I am slightly anal so I know everything he touched and took. Grabbed a few things I cant replace and saw that one drawer that every adult has. I hope he washed his hands afterwords lol.
@darkzrobe Second on your Parker preference. As retractable ballpoint ink pens go, they're my fav. There's something different about the "click" and they do write nice & smooth. I have a couple older Parkers in my desk I'll use on occasion, even though I like the Signo gel for daily use.
@darkzrobe Love these. Thanks for reminding me that I have one (or two?)! I finally have a job where I can actually use it daily... now it's time to dig through some boxes and find it!
It's reading things like this which make me know I truly have found my people. Trying to explain to most people about the importance of a good writing instrument has always gotten me odd looks.
I used to bring my own pens to work: Pilot G2, 0.5mm, black, since corporate took issue with any extravagance that wasn't on their negotiated list of supplies to buy (ahem, cheap bastard HCA). I hid my Precious Ones way in the back of my desk drawers.
The G2s are relatively inexpensive perfection to write with, are easy to refill if the refills can be found, and have a comfort grip which as my hands appreciate as they get older.
My people. My warped humor, salty tongued, slightly "off" people. It's a simple joy to sit over here out of the way watching all the action on the dance floor.
I love you all. Even when you smell like goats.
@LaVikinga I used to love the g2 but had a few explode. Which is part of why I like pocket protectors. That and I prefer clicky/knock pens. I have big full pockets (usually in my front pocket at work is one or 2 phones and 2-3 pens.)
@sohmageek I had one go through the washer and dryer. It was an ugly mess.
@LaVikinga I too use the Pilot G2, but in the 07 (in black). I convinced the office admin to order them for me. It's the only pen I use at work, at home, when volunteering with the boy scouts, etc. I think I have everyone trained as to my pen preference now...
This is hilarious. When I used to go to trade shows, the vendors always gave out the best pens (with their company name). Going back to the office, we had to put all the swag up for grabs, to compensate those who didn't get to go. Somehow the pens never made it to the pile. Years later, I found the right refills; turns out they are Cross, and very nice indeed.
Agreed with @LaVikinga it's cool this discussion is here.
While I totally understand the fountain pen crowd, I've settled in on the following as primary writing instruments. (Admittedly free bank pens also occupy the cars. I do have Scot blood after all.)
Typical uses:
1) Sharpie - Notes to family and labeling boxes.
2) Pilot Precise V5 - All around writing. (Pretty decent approximation of my dear old Rapidograph pens as well.)
3) Alvin DM05 Draft/Matic pencil - Design/prototype/drawing.
For those who wonder what a "Rapidograph" pen is, they make wonderfully consistent deep black (assuming that ink) lines of varying thicknesses depending on the nib choice. And they're a maintenance pain in the neck. (High quality paper required.)
@RedOak I really like the Sharpie Ultra Fine tips and squeal like a kid when I can find the rainbow color mega pack.
It's a shame most public schools don't teach penmanship/cursive writing for as long as they should. Two of my three children missed out on lengthy penmanship classes as we bounced around the country due to military orders. My eldest has a precise, neat hand. The twins look like they write with their feet!
@LaVikinga I broke my wrist when we were learning Cursive, but was forced by my mean teacher to do it anyway (this lady was told by parent to take the next year off) and I guess I never learned right or something 'cause as soon as we didn't HAVE to use Cursive anymore I stopped and have never looked back. and while I think handwriting skills are important I have to politely disagree about about Cursive, beyond being able to read it any way
@LaVikinga The nostalgia of cursive writing is nice, but it shouldn't steal precious time away from schools teaching far more critical non-academic things like diet, friendship, and federally required tests.
@RedOak Even 15 minutes a day in elementary school to learn the basics would be a help. Mine has drifted into a combination of cursive printing. At least I can say it's easy to read. :)
@Foxborn That sounds like my touch typing instructor in elementary school. I could piss her off as I could hunt and peck faster than she could touch type. BUT I had broken 4 of the fingers in my left hand. The dr didn't believe they were broken till the X-rays showed it. It wasn't till my high school days that I actually learned how to touch type.
@sohmageek I'm still learning touch type LOL when I goof I make myself go back and retype. I'm so so if I don't think about it and right now I'm thinking about it
@LaVikinga
My dad had lifelong lovely handwriting. Mine was reasonably pleasing until i got my first home pc and started typing all day long. Then it went to hell.
Now i have the muscle memory to write nicely for a line or two, then my finger muscles start to give, and by the 4th line it's chicken-scratch.
If i had to write an entire paragraph by hand, my hand muscles are bothering me. For multiple pages of paragraphs, i have to rest my hand. I feel i have lost something precious, and am annoyed with myself for being lazy about it.
@LaVikinga my new job has those pilot V5s and they are nice! Probably my favorite pen I've used aside from my pilot g2s.
Definitely going to pick some up for myself.
@JonT V5s? Hmmm. These are new to me. I'll have to check them out, too.
Am I weird that I like office supplies? I mean, I love office supply stores! Pens! Paper! Clippy things! Stickers!
@LaVikinga oops my bad, they're actually 'Pilot Precise V7' with rolling ball. I've loved using them. I also have a big whiteboard in my office now so I've been using these crazy Expo Clicky precise markers and they're awesome.
@JonT - Are you using the whiteboard for Irk doodles and fuku plans? It's a method with proven success.
@LaVikinga @Foxborn We were taught cursive in 3rd grade and required to use it through 5th grade, but once I hit middle school it was back to print for me. If I'm rushing (such as when taking notes) it can get somewhat illegible, but otherwise my print is reasonably neat and I feel like it's faster. Cursive may have more flow but those extra lines just seem to take more effort. For me cursive is pretty much reserved for my signature and handwritten letters now.
@sohmageek AOL Instant Messenger did more for my touch typing than Mavis Beacon or any other course. It was the only way to keep up with 4+ conversations.
@LaVikinga I get way too excited going into office supply stores. I don't show it, but I'm feeling it.
@jqubed Same here. My handwriting has evolved/devolved into a blend of printing & cursive. The odd thing about it is how much it resembles my mother's handwriting and how my eldest daughter's resembles mine.
You know how in a photograph of three generations of women (grandmother, mother, daughter) how one can see the family resemblance? It's the same with our handwriting. I've found the odd notation in old cook books and had to figure out if it was an old note of mine, or my mom's.
@LaVikinga I used to use the Alvin DM05 Draft/Matic pencil when designing fiber networks. Loved that thing. has a great weight and comfort. I never understood the cuff near the top that spun, though.
My husband uses this place quite a bit to help him find pen parts, ink, etc.
http://www.fahrneyspens.com/
@LaVikinga gotta love their slogan. Fits write in here on Meh!
He ducks as he tags. . . @AttyVette
@LaVikinga I cant help but think finding this was your fault.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/David-Oscarson-Winter-Special-Edition-of-3-White-Gold-and-Diamonds-/221573454574?hash=item3396ce9aee
@darkzrobe My fault or your kismet. It must be some magical pen!
@LaVikinga Reminds me of a joke I heard when someone was talking about a $65000 watch. Guy was like "Ya my watch was only $40000 and it was sadly BMW branded with four wheels."
My twins are found of saying "Mom, you don't need to wear a watch. There's a clock on the oven AND on the microwave!"
Little smart asses.
@LaVikinga I have one in my pocket too... but ya know... I like having my new watch on... I didn't think I'd ever go back to wearing a watch and now I am again. I do miss the elegance of a pocket watch however.
Great stuff, relatively pricey. Used to be a lot of famous folks were customers. Andy Griffith's manager once called to order the Point of View pen case -- filled with the best pens. Maybe you'll find something useful here: http://levenger.com/PENS---REFILLS-8.aspx
In one of my schools, I was required to use fountain pens, so I had a whole collection of Watermans. Preteen me would get so excited about stopping by the penshop and seeing what new pretty I was saving up for next. Plus those double-sided ink erasers and rewriters were soooo fucking cool to use! I miss that shit. Lost it all years ago to the moving gremlins. To this day, my best handwriting comes out of a fountain pen; my hand still has the muscle memory and magically turns my typical chicken scratch into elegant loops and whorls. But I'm lazy and the only pen I keep on me is the montblanc meisterstuck rollerball my parents got me for high school graduation. I kept it in a drawer for years, unused for the fear of losing or breaking it. But fuck it, what's the point of nice things if they're unused, right? So in my purse it always goes. I've also got funky old Diplomat and Parker pen sets stolen out of my mother's unused gift stuff that I keep at my desk--rollerball/ballpoint, pencil, and fountain--but I only mostly use the rollerball/ballpoints. And all the cool stolen cheapo pens from businesses I like. Livin' on the edge, yo.
I would so join in on a pen exchange. I love a good pen. I think the only thing I like more is a good mechanical pencil. I am always on the search for a good mechanical pencil.
@conandlibrarian but the whole point of having a good pen is NOT exchanging it :|
@conandlibrarian @lotsofgoats Well we would obviously have to figure out some form of good way to do this... I mean... It would suck if someone sent a cheapo pack of pens and someone sent a $40 pen... Then again, the pen I really like right now I picked up for $6... But it's not my all time favorite pen. I think sharing a good pen, for a different good pen may be a bad or good idea. Maybe a pen rental program... where we exchange, then send a return label to return it after a month or so... I don't know. I don't think I'd want to send out my absolute favorite pen that I have only 2 left of. (the rest have walked away and I stocked up to 8 at one point.)
@hollboll do us a solid and get some decently priced, beginner/intermediate fountain pens for sale one day Please? :) @snapster
Oh, boy... here we go. This suddenly feels like an AA meeting. I'm compelled to share...
I really like the Uni-Ball Signo "207" gel pens, and discovered I also prefer the finer-point pens. So I bought a bunch of Signo UMR-1 0.5mm refills on eBay. Turns out, they were not a fit for the 207. After more research, found out that UMR-1 refills actually go with the Signo UM-151 (pictured).
I got on JetPens.com and purchased a couple of the UM-151 pens so I could use my refills... I also purchased a bunch of refills for my 207 shells -- in 0.38mm and 0.28mm! In both black and blue... yes, you might say I have a problem. :-)
They offer free shipping on a $25 order, which was easy to achieve once I added my current "everyday" pen to the cart (I use a black 0.38mm vs. the default 0.7mm).
1 x Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Ink Pen - 0.38 mm - Black (UNI UM151.24) = $2.50
1 x Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Ink Pen - 0.38 mm - Blue (UNI UM151.33) = $2.50
1 x Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier Retractable Gel Ink Pen - 0.7 mm - Silver Body - Black Ink (SANFORD 40108) = $7.25
4 x Uni UMR-83 Gel Ink Pen Refill - 0.38 mm - Black (UNI UMR-83.24) = $1.35
2 x Uni UMR-82 Gel Ink Pen Refill - 0.28 mm - Black (UNI UMR-82 .24) = $1.35
2 x Uni UMR-83 Gel Ink Pen Refill - 0.38 mm - Blue (UNI UMR-83.33) = $1.35
2 x Uni UMR-82 Gel Ink Pen Refill - 0.28 mm - Blue (UNI UMR-82 .33) = $1.35
I gotta say, I love all the Signo gel pens, but 0.38mm is not necessarily for everyone. I like the UM-151 a little less because they are capped vs. retractable. The ink is essentially the same. Also, all the refills I got from JetPens are marked Japan, so I presume I've avoided the Mexico issue you referenced.
Hope this enlightens a few fellow "penophiles" out there. lol
@SColburn I haven't seen uni-ball have mexico made pens. I think it was a cost saving measure for Zebra, but it doesn't really save them money if it costs them loyal customers. Fortunately the Japanese ones are still good I've found. Unfortunately it's hard to figure out which ones are which until you've got them in your hands.
I'm a huge lover of pens and notebooks. So is @hollboll. It's been a constant source of conversation between the two of us since we started working together. We actually launched a little side gig dedicated to it. It's a subscription box called SCRIBEdelivery. Monthly notebooks, pens/pencils, and inspiration to use them. We're sold out for October, but November goes on sale next week.
@ChadP Pricing? sorry maybe I'm just missing it
@Foxborn may be down due to the sell out. $29.
@ChadP THANKS and congrats on a sell out too
@ChadP @hollboll Side load me into the site? ;) k?
@ChadP @hollboll I have a feeling now that you told us about it... Either give us a waiting list sign up, or you may be a little surprised by how many new subscribers you'll get next month... providing you have the supplies...
@sohmageek @chadp Since we like you guys we went ahead and opened up pre-orders for November's box to Mehricans only. If you order today, use "sohma" and you'll get $5 off. ;)
@hollboll sometimes it works to just ask for a discount ;)
@sohmageek sometimes...
@hollboll so how many people but and signed up? Tell me I wasn't the only one.
@sohmageek I can't currently too much stuff going on right now :) Looks cool and can't wait to see what people get though. If @hollboll and @chadp are cool with it, I try to do Nanowrimo and ended up staying in touch with my cabin mates from my first camp this summer and I'd like to pass around the link (sans discount ;) ) for you guys. don't know if it will net you any sales but can't hurt
@Foxborn Tell anyone you want. Our November theme is actually Nanowrimo based!
@ChadP AWESOME! hope I can get you guys a few sales
@sohmageek you were not the only one.
@hollboll @chadp I almost forgot about this. But October was sold out. So hey wait it is November!!! Just one of the lovely things to be thankful and looking forward to!!!!
@sohmageek :) Thanks for the excitement.
@sohmageek we started packing the November boxes last night. I'm really excited about this box.
@sohmageek November also sold out. December sales will be opening later this week, and we've got some cool stuff planned. I think people will be happy.
@ChadP Hi.. I am always interested in random things, but when I clicked on the link above, the load time was so slow, I gave up. Not complaining, just letting you know.
@mikibell That's super weird. It's loading ridiculously fast for me.
@Thumperchick hmm and I checked my other sites .. they loaded very quickly.
@ChadP are you guys allowed to make your own thread for scribe, so people can find the link easily? Or is that pushing some boundaries?
@mikibell just to make sure, we're both talking about http://www.scribedelivery.com/ right?
@mikibell Weird. Just tried it and didn't have an issue. Haven't checked site status or anything but will certainly look into it.
@Thumperchick Wouldn't be pushing boundaries, just haven't done it. Obviously others are free to if you enjoy the concept, just not something @hollboll and I are doing.
@Thumperchick @chadp .. it could be the vpn for work.. it sucks..
@ChadP @hollboll IT's coming it's coming... Wait... only the label printed...
@sohmageek
@ChadP I'm not digging the pen selection... all balls... However, Given that I do like gel and dislike ball.. the acroball is good enough, I actually think it's the 2nd best ball pen I've ever used. IT's also not capped... so I guess I like it ;)
@sohmageek we went with pens that are great everyday pens and high rated for this box. Obviously, we'll be doing different things each box.
I'm a big jet pens guy. Love finding new things. Currently on a Uniball pen kick. Loving the Air and the 207. Also a big fan of carpenter's pencils.
@ChadP My only issue with Jetpens is that I can't get refills for cheaper than getting the pens at times. I'd love to find a nice REfill only on the colors... example: 20 pens for $30 http://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Sarasa-Push-Clip-Gel-Pen-0.5-mm-20-Color-Bundle/pd/13459
$1.50 per pen (with ink)
refill only: http://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-JF-0.5-Sarasa-Gel-Ink-Pen-Refill-0.5-mm-Black/pd/3141
Black $1.45 But choices are Blue black red... No green, no orange, no purple (@barney just for you, well and other purple-lovers... do you have your own word yet... like purplites? Mehurple?)
Purple only pen:
http://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Sarasa-Push-Clip-Gel-Pen-0.5-mm-Purple/pd/6402
$2.20
So I'd love to see more colors as refills instead of having to buy pens in sets, or individual pens.
@ChadP I use carpenter's pencils all the time! They write so well and last forever.
@sohmageek It's more the thrill of finding new stuff for me. I can usually get refills when needed.
@conandlibrarian I really like the writing with them, and I still use just a (kershaw) knife to sharpen them.
@ChadP Rhodia makes wonky triangular pencils that I feel like you might like.
This thing (which is literally a big notebook-shaped box full of notebooks) has them.
oh we're talking about notebooks too now? I found an art store down the street from me that carries Rhodia and I almost wept ಥ⌣ಥ
@Lotsofgoats I have to ask then Lined or unlined, what is your pleasure ;)
@Foxborn ribbed
(but really, lined. lines are nice.)
@Lotsofgoats Love Rhodia books.
for my notebook purposes I like grid or dot grid paper, but if not I will go lined.
@ChadP fite me m8
I just don't graph things anymore and the grid lines are close enough together that I'll go blank before grids because reasons
I'm a fan of Field Notes as well
@Lotsofgoats I'm a Field Notes fanatic. Love the notebooks, but also generally care for the brand.
@ChadP Dot grid is where it's at!
I worked at Staples and had the opportunity to try many kinds of pens that ended up lying around. My absolute favorites are the Uni-ball jetstreams, and oddly the Papermate City of Hope pens. My theory is also that I can figure out who stole a pen if it's pink.
@kjsimoni Love Jetstreams and the way they write.
@ChadP That's because they're amazing! I had to write on thermal paper, heavy plastic bags, regular paper... and no smudging or hesitation on any.
Pilot HI-TEC-C 0.3. Normally available in the Far East only, but I have found a local source.
@SIMBM such an amazing pen. I've been trying to get a large quantity of them for...reasons.
I did want to share with people... a Pen set that is on sale... $15 normally $25 http://www.asavings.com/cross-stratford-navy-blue-fountain-pen-with-6-ink-cartridges.html
http://www.asavings.com/cross-bailey-fountain-pen-chrome-medium-with-6-ink-cartridges.html
Not sure how they are... can someone comment before I pull the trigger?
@sohmageek I ordered this pen back in March when it was $10.89 from Staples. I got it for my daughter who loves to write. For the price, I felt it was a good value.
I asked my daughter's opinion on actual use:
Pros: It writes well and is fun to use.
Cons: Having to run warm water on it to flush out the dried ink.
Also, I got the Cross Edge and Cross Sorento pens at the same time/same price. I use the Cross Edge on a regular basis and love it. The Sorento I haven't even opened yet.
@sohmageek I should have mentioned that we got the Stratford.
ok seriously though I just spilled a drop of coffee on my rhodia notepad and panicked for a second because I didn't notice it immediately. I just flipped the page and the coffee didn't even bleed through to the back of it.
EVERYBODY BUY THESE OMG
Wow, there is a good bit of enthusiasm about pens here. I always enjoy one that writes well, but tend to use whatever is handy.
I'm sort of conflicted, I want to tell you about something likely relevant to your interests but I don't want to come off as spammy. I'm going to leave this here, @thumperchick feel free to remove it if it's inappropriate.
My girlfriend happens to run an office supply e-commerce site that benefits the nonprofit she works for (Louisiana Association for the Blind). They provide a wide array of office supplies, including supplies made by NIB organizations (manufactured by blind workers) with free delivery and prices competitive with the big chains (Office Depot, etc).
I tried to get her to set you guys up with a special Mehrican discount, but she said if she did it wouldn't happen until Monday. She did give me a code that she said you guys are welcome to use: enter code GEAUX10 for 10% off your first order at GeauxOffice.com.
Full disclosure: I don't get anything from this, nor does my girlfriend. The blind community of Northwest Louisiana will benefit from any purchase, though. If it gets any of you a better deal than you're getting elsewhere, awesome!
@djslack Looks fine to me! The issue mediocre usually takes with spammy stuff is more about disclosure and referral links. If you're associated, stand to benefit from, or are an affiliate making money from the link - you should say so up front, then let the community decide whether or not to click, or post pics of twerking spam cans.
Your post is perfectly within these guidelines - it's on topic, useful, and you disclosed how you're associated. If I could star you more than once, I would.
@Thumperchick hold up. Now I want to see the twerking spam cans! @djslack very awesome!
@sohmageek
@djslack Hope you do post the special Mehrican discount code on Monday!
@dashcloud I'm pretty sure it would be the same discount as the code she gave me, I just wanted her to give me a Meh specific code to make us all feel special. She countered with not working on the weekend and won :)
@barney I had to share... this made me think of you... http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Al-Star-Ex-Fine-Purple-L29EF/dp/B002YQ8A4G/ref=sr_1_9?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1444489487&sr=1-9&keywords=lamy
@sohmageek That is one cool looking pen, but I may be a bit biased because of the color.
I just want to show off my pretty bolt action pens. I loves them.
I have never used a fountain pen. Are they really better? Do they look cooler or something?
@jqubed I haven't either but I want to try it out. Supposedly it helps improve your penmanship and writes smoother.
http://edjelley.com/2015/03/16/8-reasons-why-you-should-write-with-a-fountain-pen/
@jqubed water-based ink is way better than the oil-based stuff you get in your standard ballpoint. plus the slightly scratchy sound and feel of a fountain pen is just... mmmph. so good. (probably just a preference thing, in the end.)
I will say that my fountain pens are basically the only ones I never lose, because they're nice enough to keep track of
@hollboll @jqubed I definitely agree with a bunch of these. I actually find myself taking more notes now that I use a fountain pen, which has really helped a ton with keeping track of solutions I'm coding at work or test cases I've run through, etc.
I'm in the Lamy Safari camp and I think it's pretty much the perfect entry fountain pen, because it's a good pen at a price point where you're not breaking the bank but you're spending enough to make you care.
@Lotsofgoats Awesome! I'll definitely have to check it out! It definitely looks super cool and I agree, I think I'd hold on to it a bit tighter and be less likely to lose it.
I like the Pigma Micron pens. They write well, especially if you don't abuse them, and you can get them in really fine line widths. I could never justify a Rapidograph, but a Micron is affordable enough that I feel okay using a technical pen for everyday writing.
I get so excited every time this thread pops back up ._.
In addition to the Uni-ball Signo 207 others voted for above (which is my preferred pen when I need a ballpoint pen), I like using the Sharpie Pen Fine Point for almost any other situation where I don't need a ballpoint pen.