I’m a devoted loyalist of the Uniball Jetstream. I horde them and refuse all entreaties by friends, family, and colleagues to borrow ‘em. They are a brilliant, smooth writing instrument. Read more

I’m a devoted loyalist of the Uniball Jetstream. I horde them and refuse all entreaties by friends, family, and…

The refurbished Parker 51 that belonged to my wife’s grandfather is my favorite pen, followed by my Pilot/Namiki Vanishing Point. Read more

The refurbished Parker 51 that belonged to my wife’s grandfather is my favorite pen, followed by my Pilot/Namiki…

Pilot Precise V5 RT, the best. Ever. Read more

Pilot Precise V5 RT, the best. Ever.

I bought a singular Uniball JetStream one day while on a supply run at Staples because I liked the look of it and the fact that it was, at the time, on sale. The next day I used it at work and I like it so much I went back to Staples after work that night and bought 6 more. That was around 6 months ago and since then… Read more

I bought a singular Uniball JetStream one day while on a supply run at Staples because I liked the look of it and…

Yasutomo Quad-Point Pen - Three Fine Point Pens and a Pencil in One!

Yasutomo Quad-Point Pen - Three Fine Point Pens and a Pencil in One!

I used to use G2 all the time when I was in school. I wouldn’t exactly say it’s budget when you can totally live off pens that cost only a few cents, though. Read more

I used to use G2 all the time when I was in school. I wouldn’t exactly say it’s budget when you can totally live off…

The G2 is my fav of these. I actually have the non-disposable G2 as my “daily driver” pen, it fits my hand and grip better than the cheaper disposable ones. And actually, you don’t have to dispose of them when empty, they ARE refillable. Read more

The G2 is my fav of these. I actually have the non-disposable G2 as my “daily driver” pen, it fits my hand and grip…

I hate these. As well as these pens typically write, the hard plastic knurled grip hurts my knuckles to the point I cannot use them.

I hate these. As well as these pens typically write, the hard plastic knurled grip hurts my knuckles to the point I…

Only problem with these pens is thermal paper - IE, signing credit card receipts from those small card reader/printers typically found in smaller stores.

Only problem with these pens is thermal paper - IE, signing credit card receipts from those small card…

I actually tried a fountain pen for the first time a year ago, and while it may not be the most practical choice, I find myself loving how smooth they write, and how I don't find myself having to press as firmly on the page as I do with a ball point pen. Read more

I actually tried a fountain pen for the first time a year ago, and while it may not be the most practical choice, I…

The Zebra hands down, one of my first finally cracked on the threads after 20 years. I have several for home/work/etc... For work love the fine point for being able to write small in tight spaces (lots of big words/phrases to cram in documemts). I also just write better with them than all but the Sharpie, which are… Read more

The Zebra hands down, one of my first finally cracked on the threads after 20 years. I have several for…

It didn’t make the cut, but as a lefty, the Bic Atlantis has been my go-to for a decade. Cheap, last forever, comfortable to write with, and don’t smear when you drag the side of your palm across because of your recessive genes. Read more

It didn’t make the cut, but as a lefty, the Bic Atlantis has been my go-to for a decade. Cheap, last forever,…

I can’t be the only one here that hates the G2. They seem to cease to write on half the papers I try them on for some reason. Read more

I can’t be the only one here that hates the G2. They seem to cease to write on half the papers I try them on for…

Pilot g2 10s are my JAM. The only thing i’ll use :) Read more

Pilot g2 10s are my JAM. The only thing i’ll use :)

love these pens, i always get micro blue

love these pens, i always get micro blue

I really like the Jetstream .5mm but my current favorite is the the Staples Sonix Gel Pen, flawlessly smooth and very comfortable to write with but definitely more prone to smudging.

I really like the Jetstream .5mm but my current favorite is the the Staples Sonix Gel Pen, flawlessly smooth and…

I like the way the Zebras write, but I’ve never had one where the plastic threads that keep the tip on haven’t stripped themselves, rendering the pen useless. I have a drawer full of half-used Zebra refills from pens that self-destructed. Read more

I like the way the Zebras write, but I’ve never had one where the plastic threads that keep the tip on haven’t…

Pilot G2, but with an asterisk: the mini. As portable and useful as the space pen, but cheaper and less messy. Read more

Pilot G2, but with an asterisk: the mini. As portable and useful as the space pen, but cheaper and less messy.

I see no fountain pens on here. My fave is the Pilot Metropolitan.

I see no fountain pens on here. My fave is the Pilot Metropolitan.

Holy crap! Fisher Space Pen makes the list. For once I’m not completely irrelevant. Read more

Holy crap! Fisher Space Pen makes the list. For once I’m not completely irrelevant.