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Pens, inks and related.....

In my absence I switched from pens to pencils.
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@BowtieRN

Enjoy! I recommend using ink samples rather than full bottles until you’re really sure you like a color/behavior of an ink. For the work setting, the Sailor Pigment Inks (Seiboku//Souboku) have played well with most of the copy paper we use in my healthcare system.

Using my one and only Montblanc at work today
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EMG06 said:
@BowtieRN

Enjoy! I recommend using ink samples rather than full bottles until you’re really sure you like a color/behavior of an ink. For the work setting, the Sailor Pigment Inks (Seiboku//Souboku) have played well with most of the copy paper we use in my healthcare system.

Using my one and only Montblanc at work today
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Beautiful pen. I did find that Staples note pads are listed as fountain pen friendly. Bonus is they are cheaper than other brands.
 
EMG06 said:
@BowtieRN

Enjoy! I recommend using ink samples rather than full bottles until you’re really sure you like a color/behavior of an ink. For the work setting, the Sailor Pigment Inks (Seiboku//Souboku) have played well with most of the copy paper we use in my healthcare system.

Using my one and only Montblanc at work today
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Beautiful pen. I did find that Staples note pads are listed as fountain pen friendly. Bonus is they are cheaper than other brands.
 
I am a fan of fountain pens and do use them at work, but I still like a basic ballpoint pen at times. The click and go, low maintenance nature of the average ballpoint is very nice. Especially when running low on FP ink. (Although I do have two 50ml bottles of Waterman Serenity Blue ink at work now.)

Up until now the Zebra F-301 has been my favorite ballpoint. It is cheap, works well, and is easily refillable. It is a workhorse pen, but not without flaws. It actually isn't the most comfortable to write with. The transition from metal, to plastic, then back to metal in the grip section has always left me wanting. I didn't bother to search for something different due to the easy availability of it. Well... This week I got curious after watching Adam Savage's rant about the Paper Mate Sharpwriter #2 changes. That video, and the response video, encouraged me to start looking around. (I am also taking another look at mechanical pencils.) After reading a few reviews I picked up a new ballpoint.
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This is my new Parker Jotter with Medium Blue refill and I am quite impressed. It isn't as cost effective as the F-301. For the cost of a single Jotter I could get a 6-pack of F-301s. However, the Jotter feels better in my hand. It has a much better spring return and audible click when actuating the thrust tube. The tip is also less scratchy than the tip of the F-301.

Overall it is a much more refined and enjoyable writing experience. I have a new favorite everyday ballpoint. The F-301 is a decent pen, but the Jotter is worth the extra expense.
 
dkeester said:
I am a fan of fountain pens and do use them at work, but I still like a basic ballpoint pen at times. The click and go, low maintenance nature of the average ballpoint is very nice. Especially when running low on FP ink. (Although I do have two 50ml bottles of Waterman Serenity Blue ink at work now.)

Up until now the Zebra F-301 has been my favorite ballpoint. It is cheap, works well, and is easily refillable. It is a workhorse pen, but not without flaws. It actually isn't the most comfortable to write with. The transition from metal, to plastic, then back to metal in the grip section has always left me wanting. I didn't bother to search for something different due to the easy availability of it. Well... This week I got curious after watching Adam Savage's rant about the Paper Mate Sharpwriter #2 changes. That video, and the response video, encouraged me to start looking around. (I am also taking another look at mechanical pencils.) After reading a few reviews I picked up a new ballpoint.
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This is my new Parker Jotter with Medium Blue refill and I am quite impressed. It isn't as cost effective as the F-301. For the cost of a single Jotter I could get a 6-pack of F-301s. However, the Jotter feels better in my hand. It has a much better spring return and audible click when actuating the thrust tube. The tip is also less scratchy than the tip of the F-301.

Overall it is a much more refined and enjoyable writing experience. I have a new favorite everyday ballpoint. The F-301 is a decent pen, but the Jotter is worth the extra expense.
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GOod looking p3n!
 
Had no idea that there were so many pencils. But I do always reach for Ticonderoga when I need to buy them. I guess I have a preference.
 
CVargo said:
Had no idea that there were so many pencils. But I do always reach for Ticonderoga when I need to buy them. I guess I have a preference.
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There are a ton of different pencils out there. German made (Faber-Castell). Japanese made (Mitsubishi, Tombow). Indian made (Artline, Apsara, Nataraj, and Doms are all made in India). There are a couple of companies that still have USA made pencils (Musgrave, Blackwing a.k.a. CalCedar, RoseArt who make the USA Gold and USA Titanium). Many producers also have multiple different models. ... And this is just current production. Vintage pencils are another animal. There are also sub-hobbies of eraser collecting and sharpener collecting as well. Pencil collecting is a hobby not unlike pen collecting, i.e. it is a vast and deep rabbit hole.

These are widely considered the Cadillac of wooden pencils ($30 for a 12-count box):
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Blackwing - Pencils and tools for a balanced life

Heritage. Craftsmanship. Materials. High-quality pencils, notebooks and tools crafted with care for writers, artists and everyday users.
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I really like the Dixon Ticonderoga. They are made in China now, but they are still good quality pencils that write nicely and sharpen cleanly.
 
Ok, thanks guys, I will definitely look into your suggestions. My wife is not a "gadget" person, if she has to fuss with it too much, she just won't use it, so I am looking for a super basic 'plug and play' option.
 
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