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Shane Roberts
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Editor Emeritus, The Inventory

Uniball Jetstream Retractable Rollerball Pen.

Uniball Jetstream Retractable Rollerball Pen.

I’m left handed and have suffered from chronic ink smudge my entire life, suffice it to say I have a strong opinion here. Read more

I’m left handed and have suffered from chronic ink smudge my entire life, suffice it to say I have a strong opinion

EnerGel Alloy Gel Pen

EnerGel Alloy Gel Pen

Caran D’ache Metal Collection. Writes so smooth and doesn’t make any noise, I hate noisy pens. Goliath cartridge is a bonus. Read more

Caran D’ache Metal Collection. Writes so smooth and doesn’t make any noise, I hate noisy pens. Goliath cartridge is

The Parker Jotter. Cheap, comfortable to use, writes very well, classic look and good feel that doesn’t feel chintzy. Millions made so you have your choice of colors!

The Parker Jotter. Cheap, comfortable to use, writes very well, classic look and good feel that doesn’t feel

I’ve been using the Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pen in Fine point for almost a decade now. I’m so loyal to this line, I even purchased a pack of them for my little brother’s basic training letter kit because I know they’re reliable and hardy.

I’ve been using the Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pen in Fine point for almost a decade now. I’m so loyal to this line,

An old Parker fountain pen with Parker ink. Black. The model is out of stock. Still works great after 20 years or so. Read more

An old Parker fountain pen with Parker ink. Black. The model is out of stock. Still works great after 20 years or so.

Pilot Juice Gel Pen 0.5 blue/black ink - It gives you great tactile feedback with a slightly scratchy tip, it has great form factor in the hand, and the clip is perfect for clipping onto a polo. My favorite work pen. Plus there are a million color variants if you want to spice up your paperwork.

Pilot Juice Gel Pen 0.5 blue/black ink - It gives you great tactile feedback with a slightly scratchy tip, it has

This is the best pen ever

This is the best pen ever

Eversharp Skyline Demi Fountain Pen

Eversharp Skyline Demi Fountain Pen

I spent $15 on a white Moleskin pen a few months ago. It was an awesome pen, but a week ago I was sitting there writing in my journal when all of a sudden the pen fell apart on me. The little plastic bits holding it together inside had just snapped off. Buyer beware. Read more

I spent $15 on a white Moleskin pen a few months ago. It was an awesome pen, but a week ago I was sitting there

I use exclusively Pilot Razor Point (original, or II). Once I tried them, I couldn’t go back. A lot of the pens listed elsewhere here are great, but they are not appropriate for writing asian characters or very small letters (I use a small pocketbook). Read more

I use exclusively Pilot Razor Point (original, or II). Once I tried them, I couldn’t go back. A lot of the pens

Uniball Jetstream. Very easy to write with, little hand fatigue and bold colors.

Uniball Jetstream. Very easy to write with, little hand fatigue and bold colors.

These TUL pens by Office Depot are my personal favorites. Even when other people use them, they comment on how smoothly they write. Plus they look pretty cool. Go for the Needle Point Fine (0.5mm) for an extra sharp word.

These TUL pens by Office Depot are my personal favorites. Even when other people use them, they comment on how

Pilot Varsity - Disposable Fountain Pen

Pilot Varsity - Disposable Fountain Pen

Gotta go with the Uni Jetstream Standard 0.5 ballpoint pen! So smooth. These pens seem to write on pretty much any surface without blotching or scratching, and their cartridges seem to last forever! Lines always come out crisp and dark.

Gotta go with the Uni Jetstream Standard 0.5 ballpoint pen! So smooth. These pens seem to write on pretty much any