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What is the best pen?

Koww

https://study.com/cimages/multimages/16/320px-pen_met_97-4-97-10111657730788872802330.jpeg 

 
Nov 27, 21 4:11 am
midlander


color depending on circumstances, but everything about this pen is perfect.

Nov 27, 21 7:15 am  · 
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Except that it is disposable.

Nov 27, 21 8:53 am  · 
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midlander

i use the euphemism "loseable" but yes that's among the things i like.

Nov 27, 21 7:13 pm  · 
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natematt

I love these for drawing, but not as much for writing.

Nov 28, 21 12:35 am  · 
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midlander

yes. they're great on trace, too wet on paper

Nov 28, 21 1:07 am  · 
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Lamy CP1 with refillable cartridge


Nov 27, 21 8:56 am  · 
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Non Sequitur

I have 3 fountain pens. Black, red, turquoise ink. The black ink pen is in a custom wood body, the red is a safari Lamy (with much wear and tear) and the turquoise is this: 




Nov 27, 21 9:34 am  · 
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bowling_ball

You deserve to be mocked incessantly about that last one. Just saying.

Nov 27, 21 11:27 am  · 
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Non Sequitur

Why? It’s fantastic. But mine is a metric scale.

Nov 27, 21 11:45 am  · 
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joseffischer

I imagine taking that out on the jobsite and getting made fun in some sort of "what are you going to measure with that?" type of comment only to retort that I'm sure they've never had the need for more than a 6" scale... and then play dumb to the crude reference, because of course we don't hit below the belt.

Nov 27, 21 4:53 pm  · 
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Non Sequitur

I don't carry fountain pens to site... these site on the desk. Sharpies get brought to site. The fatter the better.

Nov 27, 21 5:06 pm  · 
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bowling_ball

Do you also rock black corb glasses?

Nov 27, 21 6:01 pm  · 
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Non Sequitur

^ no. Current glasses are thick clear/blue plastic square frame.

Nov 27, 21 6:03 pm  · 
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x-jla

It’s like a cane sword for nerds.

Nov 27, 21 10:12 pm  · 
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randomised

The best pen is the one close at hand when you need one, it might even be a pencil...

Nov 27, 21 3:19 pm  · 
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douglasjohnston

Aloha !!!

Where did you get that glorious pen/scale from ???  I want one !!!

Nov 27, 21 5:22 pm  · 
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bowling_ball

It's literally the first link in Google when you search for contain pen + scale
https://www.ensso.com/collections/frontpage

Nov 27, 21 11:06 pm  · 
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bowling_ball

contain = fountain
Stupid autocorrect

Nov 27, 21 11:07 pm  · 
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Non Sequitur

That’s the one. I got it 3y ago as part of a kickstarter.

Nov 28, 21 1:07 am  · 
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Wood Guy

I'm fussy about pens but tend to lose them so I'm not interested in expensive ones. I've found that these are a pleasure to write with on most paper surfaces: https://uniballco.com/products.... I use the Pentel skinny markers that midlander shared, in various colors, for some sketching tasks.

Nov 28, 21 9:12 am  · 
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gibbost

It's clearly not the 'best' pen, but it is my go-to.  The Pilot Precise rolling ball.  V7 fine, or GTFO. http://pilotpen.us/brands/prec...  And a black sharpie.

My nightstand is littered with them as I have a tendency to grab them off my desk and forget to put them back.  As a male walking out the door, we tend to do the quick 'pocket check' to make sure you've got wallet, phone, & keys.  For me, a decent pen is always on that list as well.

Nov 29, 21 10:51 am  · 
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this is correct.

Dec 9, 21 7:38 pm  · 
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TIQM

I collect fountain pens.  I have more than I’d like to admit.  

There’s really no substitute for drawing or writing with good fountain pens.  

Nov 29, 21 11:40 pm  · 
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TIQM

One of my favorite pens.  a Visconti Medici.


Nov 29, 21 11:49 pm  · 
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TIQM

Journal doodles with fountain pens.

Nov 29, 21 11:56 pm  · 
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TIQM

For cheap pens, I love Sharpies, Pentel Sign Pens, and Pentel Rolling Writers.  

Nov 29, 21 11:58 pm  · 
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haruki

Liquid Stylist made by Yasutomo is the best pen for both drawing and writing. 

Dec 1, 21 6:54 pm  · 
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Medusa

I like whatever I can get for free at the office.

Dec 9, 21 5:18 pm  · 
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natematt

Only way to impress me with your pen is if it's a fountain pen, or a Cross pen. 

Dec 9, 21 9:19 pm  · 
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