(Part 2) Best pens & pen refills according to redditors

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We found 6,542 Reddit comments discussing the best pens & pen refills. We ranked the 2,675 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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Ink pen refills
Porous-point pens
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Top Reddit comments about Pens & Pen Refills:

u/ThisIsWhatICarry · 153 pointsr/AskMen

I'll interpret "guy stuff" as "EDC stuff".

u/PrometheusSmith · 55 pointsr/gadgets

For your use, a notebook would be a lot better for the note taking part. I recommend this one, along with one of these.

As for the browsing reddit and general internet use, the 7 is pretty awesome. I love mine so far.

u/FightWithDucks · 27 pointsr/EDC

List

  • 15” MacBook Pro

  • 12” iPad Pro + Apple Pencil

  • Large (plain) Moleskine journal

  • Small (lined) Moleskine journal

  • Parker Jotter

  • 7th Gen iPod classic

  • Apple EarPods

  • Bose SoundTrue Headphones

  • SS Apple Watch w/ leather strap

  • iPhone 6s x2 (one for work)

  • Ray-Ban classic clubmaster

  • LV wallet

  • Piece of gum

    ___

    Edit: Added the Bose headphone model
u/DotComCTO · 18 pointsr/relationship_advice

I have a nice selection of fountain pens, and they're lovely. I enjoy using them immensely, and they make great gifts! Perhaps you should show her the price range of higher end fountain pens?! Watch her head explode. Good thing you like fountain pens, and not high-end automatic (mechanical) watches!!

If you haven't used a fountain pen before, you want something inexpensive and disposable to try out, the Pilot Varsity fountain pens are actually quite good (and cheap):

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Varsity-Fountain-Assorted-90029/dp/B00092PRCA/ref=sr_1_4

For something a little nicer looking (but still really inexpensive), check out the JinHao fountain pens (China). Here's an older review: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/131552-jinhao-x750-review/

Just keep in mind that you do need to clean out the ink periodically, and you definitely want to clean them out if you're not going to use them for a while.

The JinHao fountain pens are sold on eBay. Here are two examples:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/jinhao-x750-fountain-pen-blue-and-black-Medium-nib-new-free-shipping/312719179069

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JINHAO-X750-FOUNTAIN-PEN-Black-shimmering-sands-Medium-NIB-new-free-shipping/140641723784

Good luck!

u/helloterence · 18 pointsr/funny
u/pixelnote · 17 pointsr/gifs
u/lalalalaundry · 14 pointsr/reddit.com
u/pliskin42 · 14 pointsr/bugout

Here is the list of gear. It is meant for both myself and my wife, so I doubled up in some places. (Links where I have them)

u/therealdarkcirc · 14 pointsr/Unexpected

Novelty Pens. Your friend stole it from someone that expected theft.

u/DailyPlanet_Reporter · 13 pointsr/fountainpens

That's really cool that you're trying to share the hobby with your co-worker. Unfortunately, I'm not sure about sites for used fountain pens, (maybe check out r/Pen_Swap), but I have a few suggestions for cheaper pens:

  • The Pilot Metropolitan is a very nice entry level pen and it's only $11 on Amazon right now. It comes with a black cartridge and a converter if you want to get him a bottle of ink. You could also get him a pack of extra cartridges to go along with it and stay under $20.
  • The Platinum Preppy, which is about $3-$5 and comes in many different colors. (This is the blue-black version). It comes with one ink cartridge and works with standard converters. (The converter is not included)
  • Pilot also makes the Varsity, which is a line of disposable fountain pens that come pre-filled with ink. You can get a set of 7 different colors for around $12.

    I hope this helps!
u/JAKEx0 · 13 pointsr/pens
  1. Baron Fig Squire Click Ballpoint Pen (Charcoal) https://www.baronfig.com/products/squire-click
    • originally bought a Squire, but I didn't like the rollerball cartridge
  2. Tactile Turn Stainless Steel Shaker https://www.tactileturn.com/store/stainless-steel-mover-shaker
    • hefty pen, feels very good in the hand
  3. Tactile Turn Anodized Aluminum Shaker (Black) https://www.tactileturn.com/store/anodized-aluminum-mover-shaker
    • lightweight compared to the steel version
  4. Pilot Axiom (Matte Black) http://pilotpen.us/brands/axiom/axiom/ (with Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Ballpoint Black Ink Refill http://pilotpen.us/categories/refills-ink/dr.-grip-center-of-gravity/)
    • the clickie button has a handy indicator on top to show when the pen is retracted or not
  5. Fisher Zero Gravity Space Pen (Matte Black) https://www.spacepen.com/zerogravitypenmatteblack.aspx
    • my favorite space pen, very solid click, good clip, and the grip section has a slight 3 sided shape to it
  6. Fisher Cap-O-Matic Space Pen (Matte Black) https://www.spacepen.com/M4Bnon-reflectivemilitarymatteblackcap-o-maticpen.aspx
    • my least favorite space pen, slim but hate the click action and the clip
  7. Fisher Bullet Space Pen (Matte Black) https://www.spacepen.com/400B.aspx (with 1/4" rubber grommet for pocket friction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO9DSA/)
    • perfect for EDC pocket carry, the rubber grommet keeps it from slipping out when sitting down
  8. Makerset Field Pen Compact (Brass) https://makersetco.com/products/field-pen-compact?variant=5459314278431
    • mmm brass
  9. Makerset Field Pen Compact (Stainless) https://makersetco.com/products/field-pen-compact?variant=5459642548255
    • these are cute little pens, very smooth click action
  10. Makerset Field Pen Compact (Black DLC) https://makersetco.com/products/field-pen-compact?variant=5459642581023
    • if you see residue under the clip, it's the clip wearing off on the DLC (diamond like coating), not the other way around!
  11. Sharpie Pen (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B66DXU/
    • couldn't find these on Sharpie's site anymore?
  12. Sharpie Pen Retractable (Black) https://www.sharpie.com/pens/retractable-pen?sku=SHRetractablePenBlackFine
    • very long click action, fat barrel with a rubber grip that catches on everything
  13. Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Retractable Marker (Black) https://www.sharpie.com/markers/classic/retractable?sku=SHRetractableBlackUltraFine
    • I like these for using with Rite in the Rain notebooks, they write very smoothly on that paper and don't bleed (although they can't write while wet like space pens)
  14. Pilot G2 07 Fine (Black) http://pilotpen.us/brands/g2/g2/
    • can't beat a classic G2, need to get the mini version
u/hazeldazeI · 11 pointsr/oddlysatisfying

/r/calligraphy
/r/penmanship
/r/handwriting

/r/fountainpens is neat but be aware you will not be able to do this kind of writing with a fountain pen. You also won't be able to do what many people think of "calligraphy" (german style lettering that has thick and thin parts) with a fountain pen.

If dip pens are a little scary for a beginner, try getting the Pilot Parallel calligraphy pen. Very simple like a fountain pen, dead cheap and you'll be able to do lots of calligraphy with them.

However, dip pens are super cheap and fun to play with. You can get a nice nib, nib holder and ink for $20 on Amazon. Calligraphy is a very cheap hobby to get into.

u/Wanderlustskies · 9 pointsr/AskWomen

These marker/pens are really nice and much cheaper on Amazon than in a store
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007OEE7E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Also I got a silk pillowcase, it's fantastic
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWWTACZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bC3knUz3X1ttx

And these boots are pretty nice
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSJYJ75?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/millipz · 9 pointsr/mechanicalheadpens

Apart from the keycaps, this is a pretty budget setup, but I like it!

u/saggybolsack · 9 pointsr/networking
  • SecureCRT, the chat window feature that allows you to paste and run commands to all sessions is awesome.

  • The Rhino 5200, it rocks. It has a bunch of useful functions like printing labels that wrap around cables and I don't have to beg anyone for their crappy label printer.

  • Crossover Linux to manage the windows applications I need to run on Linux (checkpoint smartconsole and ikeview, visio, ...)

  • I need to get a digital toner and tracer to better deal with undocumented patch panels, the fluke intellitone must be nice but is a bit expensive for something I need only once in a while.

  • I'd like to get the panduit cable comb to make /r/cableporn worthy bundles but it is expensive for a piece of molded plastic .

  • And I need an Air Console, because screw sitting on the floor in the cold aisle of a coloc center.

  • Now that I'm writing a wishlist, I also need one of these to avoid manually switching console port from one device to another, a usb quad serial ports adapter.

    Edit :

  • Wolf Wifi Pro, an android wireless survey app, it's basic but a fraction of the cost of more professional tools and still allows me to make signal strength and snr heatmaps over a floor plan. It's good enough for my needs, in fact it's awesome.

  • Wacom Bamboo Graphic Tablet to draw crude diagrams or dicks or dick shaped OSPF areas I can paste in an email.

  • BIC 4 color pens because they blow my mind and are really useful for hand drawn diagrams.
u/whaxy · 9 pointsr/nostalgia

There's also the classic BIC 4-COLOR pen.

u/Poemi · 9 pointsr/pics
u/JiMintz · 9 pointsr/fountainpens

I also bought this.

u/jamin101wolf · 8 pointsr/EDC

Calm down guys.......

List:

u/applepwnz · 8 pointsr/southpaws

I know you said other than quick-drying ink, but I can't suggest the Uniball Jetstream RT highly enough, they're inexpensive and I've never had any problems with smudging with them.

u/DonJu4n · 8 pointsr/AspiringLawyers

By far the best pen I have EVER written with is the Uni-Ball Jetstream. So incredibly smooth and comfortable, the first time I used one I literally looked it up and saved it to my Amazon profile so I would always be able to get them. I prefer 0.7 which it surprisingly not that thin but they also sell them in 1.0

u/fpreview · 8 pointsr/fountainpens

If you don't know if you like the triangle grip of the Safari, best bet would be start with the Jinhao 599, same basic shape, much cheaper to try. This link is to a set of hooded fine nib 599s, they also come in exposed nib medium.

> would love to find one that comes with multiple nibs

This is my opinion only, but there are a lot of good pens at the low end of the market price wise that are still very good pens, the Pilot Metro you have is one of them. Find out what the nib variance is using these pens, and as you move to more expensive pens, buy the nib for the task you want the pen for. Forget about many nibs for a single pen, it really is more hassle than having a pen with the nib you want.

Also note if you want to move to pens by someone like Lamy, the M you have on the Metro is more like an F or EF on the Safari, depending on the luck of your grind from Lamy.

Now for some basic recommendations, besides the Wing Sung 698, the Wing Sung 659 and Jinhao 992 might interest you. The links are Amazon, but you might find them cheaper elsewhere like aliexpress.

Hope this helps some, lots of info as you get started, but also lots of fun as you begin this journey and explore.

u/GalacticSloth · 7 pointsr/EDC

There are tons of great options, the Parker Jotter I can definitely recommend. I've never had any leakage issues with the stock ink cartridge it came with but I also normally switch it out for a Fisher Space Pen refill.

Other good metal pens that aren't too expensive might be a Cross Click which is my current edc with a Fisher Space Pen refill in it which is great for signing receipts and quick things like that. I use it at work to give to customers to sign their receipts.. I like it because it is skinnier than the Parker Jotter, however, it is easier to accidentally click in your pocket whereas with the Jotter you have to use an intentional amount of force to click it.

Another one (or two) would be the Fisher Bullet Space Pen or the Cap-O-Matic Space Pen. The bullet is really quite compact and the Cap-O-Matic is a regular sized pen.

And if you're really worried about ink leakage in your pocket then you can get something like a Lamy Swift which has a mechanism so that when the tip of the pen is extended, the pocket clip retracts which makes it impossible to clip onto your pocket. One thing to keep in mind with the Lamy Swift is that it comes with a rollerball refill which is incredibly smooth but it puts out more ink than a regular ballpoint so it has a longer drying time and can smear on receipt paper.

u/TheGentGaming · 7 pointsr/EDC

Gerber Dime

Nitecore Torch

Parker Jotter

Opinel No 8

You're out 52c of your own money and have a full EDC :)

u/DontFuckWithMyMoney · 7 pointsr/fountainpens

You actually probably do!

Platinum Preppy $5.67
Pilot Varsity $8.49 per 3 pack
Pilot V-Pen $6.99
Bic Disposable $5.06 per 2 pack
Jinhao X450 $4.54
Zebra V-301 $7.87
Jinhao X450 $4.54
Baoer Silver Cross Line $4.50
Pelikan 4001 Ink 30ml Royal Blue $8.65
Jinhao $5.21 for 15

So you see, you can buy one. Maybe not a Montblanc just yet, but don't worry, these are all still fun.

u/Nicholie · 6 pointsr/malefashionadvice
u/makemeking706 · 6 pointsr/LifeProTips

I personally dislike the G2 because of the consistency of the ink. You'll never want another pen after you try one of these.

u/konkeydong · 6 pointsr/gifs

Less than $10 and free Amazon Prime shipping! Nice deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Parallel-Calligraphy-Cartridges-90050/dp/B002RJNT46

u/DarkDubzs · 6 pointsr/pens

I actually use the Stainless Steel Fine tip Sharpie pen. I got it a couple days ago and instantly couldnt believe how smooth it was. It also didnt bleed through my cheap notebook paper either at all. I dont know what they are doing to make the ink and tip this dark, smooth, and not bleed through. Now my daily pen for notes and work. Only thing is that after a full day of use, the tip has gotten less smooth feeling, but I still prefer it way over any rollerball pen ive used.

u/geekincognito · 6 pointsr/Art

Uni-ball Signo by far the best white pen.

u/omgitskedwards · 6 pointsr/bulletjournal

I started with these Fudenosuke pens, which are super cheap on Amazon. If you're looking for a wide variety of color, but still a pretty easy-to-use pen, check out these as well. The trick is to find a pen that has a stiffer tip. The softer brush pens are trickier to learn on, but it can be done. I like the black Fudenosuke pens because they are pretty similar, but the blue one has a harder tip and the green one has a bit more give. It should be able to help you transition into using softer brush tips!

u/romanticheart · 5 pointsr/blogsnark

Hello! I got really into handlettering last year. What I did was buy some Duel Brush Pens and this set. The Duels are thicker strokes than the Fudenosuke ones. I recommend this beginner set as well, it even comes with a little workbook. Maybe start with just that to kind of dip your feet in a little. There are some good sites out there for practicing, I like Show Me Your Drills. They have printouts and daily practice sheets and such. I also highly recommend getting a pad of tracing paper from Michaels to place over the practice sheets, if only because it gives you endless room to keep practicing the same lines if you're so inclined and also the paper is much easier on the pens themselves. I also found Instagram a huge help. Looking through hashtags like #handlettering #brushpen #moderncalligraphy and related ones have SO many examples of different styles and plenty of videos where you can watch people writing to kind of get the hang of it! If you have any questions feel free to ask! I dove deep down the rabbit hole on this subject haha.

u/mimafo · 5 pointsr/fountainpens

You can get a set of 8 Jinhaos on Amazon for just $8.30 shipped.

u/Lord_Ka1n · 5 pointsr/fountainpens

In case anyone else wants to do this next year,
these things are super cheap, and all come with a converter!

u/caitykat56 · 5 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I had a first time mother at the hospital today who was getting discharged but was going to have to leave her baby overnight due to being jaundice.She was so incredibly sad about this. Right before she was set to be discharged I ran the TC Billi test one more time and his level had dropped.I practically ran to her room to tell her the good news and she broke down crying with tears of pure happiness.
It absolutely made my entire day and all I could do was smile for the rest of clinicals :)
These pens would make charting so much easier because my others die all the time.

u/margalicious · 5 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

EEEEEEPPPP

My mother has hated my boyfriend for the last two years. When he came to visit, he wasn't allowed to spend the night at our house. She would rant about how sucky he was every time I said his name.

Well today... today she asked how he was. Then she mentioned that my brother will be at camp all of next week, so his room will be empty. She asked if my boyfriend would like to come visit for a couple of days. She finally, after 24 months, said something kind about him.

I've never been so happy at home. Ever. It makes me thankful that I decided to come stay with my family for a little while.

edit - item! Everyone needs more good pens.

u/mattsworkaccount · 5 pointsr/EDC

Oooh, this is a fun challenge.

  • Knife: Spyderco Dragonfly 2 : $49

    This is the most expensive item on my list, but I figure that with knives this is the best small EDC knife you can get for the money. I'm not a fan of large knives for daily carry, and the Dragonfly gets the job done.

  • Watch: Casio Men's Sport Analog Dive Watch : $17

    While I initial thought was the F-91W, this watch seems to have far better water-resistance for roughly $7 more. Plus I prefer analog watches.

  • Wallet: Magpul Industries Daka Polymer Wallet : $17

    While I've never used one of these personally, why not take the loss of all my stuff as an excuse to pare down how much bullshit I carry in my wallet? Reviews (outside of Amazon) seem pretty good and I'd love to give this thing a shot.

  • Multitool: Atwood Prybaby Chinese Knockoff : $3

    I like having one of these kinds of dumb little multitools handy for prying and bottle-opening and other random tasks that I wouldn't want to abuse my knife with. At only $3 it's worth the space in my budget and my keychain. Speaking of keychains...

  • Keychain: Stainless Steel Aircraft Cable Keychain : $2

    If you're like me, you often have to add and remove keys and other items from your keychain. Wire/cable keychains are the friggin best for this. I generally prefer the ball-and-socket types rather than the kind that screw closed, but I'm counting my dollars here.

  • Writing Utensil: Pilot G2 0.5mm (12-Pieces) : $10.75 per 12, ~$1 per ea.

    I can't stand pens that use caps, and nothing writes as well for me as the Pilot G2. 0.5mm is about as fine a line as I want to get because the 0.38mm ones tend to get a bit scratchy on most paper. And if you'll allow me to count the cost as only a dollar rather than the price of a twelve-pack...

  • Bonus Round: Kingston Digital 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive : $9

    With a few extra buck open in the budget, I realized that I've had one of these on my keychain for about as long as I can remember, and it pays to have one handy with a copy of your choice of documents, music, and other media. Super handy to keep available at all times.

    --

    My total price for these tools puts me at $98, assuming the cost of only one pen. I assumed that I would be able to keep my phone, which provides me with enough illumination that I've never bothered with carrying a dedicated flashlight outside of the colder months when I'm usually wearing a coat. So I didn't bother with choosing one for this challenge. Anyone have any good suggestions for AAA, clicky tail-button flashlights under $20?
u/captainobvipus · 5 pointsr/pens

Pilot Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink (91111) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRPFD96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ClLyCbE11EHDE (comes with converter, and personal favorite)

Pilot Kakuno Fine-Nib Fountain Pen, White Body Soft Blue Cap Body (FKA-1SR-SLF) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOOOBU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_emLyCbX5CXBY8 (takes con-50 converter)

(25 u.s. dollars) Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Gift Box, Fine Nib, Gray Barrel, 1-Pack, Black Ink (12271) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KBSLWCZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9mLyCbABH6FRS (get con-40 for this one, or syringe and refill cartridge)

Platinum Fountain Pen, Preppy, Fine Nib, Black (PPQ-200-#1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H0CEM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lrLyCbFE357BE (just get an o-ring and eyedropper convert this one)


For all the pilots get the refill cartridges at Staples cheaper than online.

Good (cheap) ink brands are noodlers, waterman's, diamine, and Parker.

Also r/fountainpens is a good resource.

Regular pens

Tombow Airpress 0.7mm Ball Point Pen, Full Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047Z24IU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-xLyCbH5FAXT9 (pressurized can even write upside down)

Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Ballpoint Retractable Pen, Black Ink, Fine Point, 2 Pack (29411) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141DN1CA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SyLyCb6MJMDZ4

Pilot FriXion Ball 0.7mm Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Pack Of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019OZVV6I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XzLyCb98B993R (erasable)

Pentel EnerGel Deluxe RTX Gel Ink Pens, 0.7 Millimeter Metal Tip, Assorted Colors, 6 Pack (BL77BP6M) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012G9VNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NALyCbV2QVSTV (disposable cheaper at Staples to)

Parker Jotter Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017D5WXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UBLyCbX0J93DW (Again Staples)

Anyone else can and should add on to this if you want to.














u/ggabriele3 · 5 pointsr/pens

to clarify, I was asking about felt tip pens similar to this paper mate specifically, not pens in general.

but i usually write with [whatever] or, if i have one with me, a Parker Jotter in stainless steel (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017D5WXY) which is not comfortable to write with, but is my favorite pen because it was used by Boris in Goldeneye :)

u/jsamhead · 5 pointsr/EDC

1: KNIFE OPTIONS
Take a look at some of Ruike's offerings. They're available on Amazon. The P801 is right in line with your budget at $30 and it is a spectacular knife for the price: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X9S3947/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1519959816&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=keysmart&dpPl=1&dpID=417boF2rKtL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

As far as steels go, 8cr13mov is fine. Clearly if you've been carrying a $4 Walmart knife you aren't one of the few people who really needs a great steel in a knife and 8cr13mov is heaps better than anything on a $4 Walmart knife. If you do want a steel that's a little nicer but still in your price range, 14c28n is great. It's what Ruike uses in their knives.

2: KEYCHAIN RECOMMENDATIONS
You could kill 2 birds with one stone if you pick up a key organizer like this Keysmart Lite: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X9S3947/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1519959816&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=keysmart&dpPl=1&dpID=417boF2rKtL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

It will hold all of your keys together without jingling around and if you get the red version it will be nice and easy to see.

3: PEN RECOMMENDATIONS
The Parker jotter is a classic and you might be able to put Pilot G2 refills in it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0017D5WXY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519960055&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=parker+jotter&dpPl=1&dpID=21BhP8zNBiL&ref=plSrch

4: ORGANIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Pocket clips are the key my friend. I carry 9 items in my 4 jeans pockets. I keep 1-2 items clipped to the outside edge of each pocket (and 1 item down in the pocket. Nothing ever rubs together and each item can be removed with one hand without having to move anything out of the way first.

u/LadyBoobsalot · 5 pointsr/ehlersdanlos

Every time anyone asks about writing tools, I recommend fountain pens. The fatter and heavier, the better.

Ballpoint pens absolutely murder my hands. I have to have a deathgrip on them to be able to press hard enough to make them write...it results in a lot of hyperextended fingers and hand cramps. Fountain pens write with little to no pressure so I can pretty much just prop them up with my hand and scoot them across the page without gripping very hard at all. Rollerballs are a good option too...the more liquidy ink in rollerballs seems to flow with less pressure than ballpoints. You can even get rollerballs that take fountain pen ink if you want to take advantage of some of the cool inks without using an actual fountain pen.

For anyone wanting to try an inexpensive fountain pen to see if you like it, I'd recommend the Platinum Preppy, Pilot Varsity/V-Pen, Faber-Castell Loom and Lamy Safari/Vista. TWSBI Eco is also good but can quickly become frustrating if you're the type that has to take everything apart to see how it works (though if you do run into this problem, there are lots of YouTube videos to help you put it back together correctly).

If I have to write with something really skinny, I grip the pen/pencil a little differently. Resting my pen between my index and middle fingers like this relieves some of the pressure on my index finger (the one that hyperextends the most). I'll do this even if I'm wearing my ring splints because my finger is so floppy the splints dig in uncomfortably when I try to grip something tiny.

For drawing and doodling with colored pencils, I'm finding that better brands marketed toward artists are easier to use. I used to buy whatever was cheap because I'm not a "real artist". Cheaper brands like Crayola seem waxier and feel like they need a lot more pressure to put down color evenly. Nicer pencils like Prismacolor feel softer and put down an even layer of color with less pressure. I wish I could find a cushioned grip that could quickly be transferred from one pencil to another to make drawing for longer periods of time more comfortable. If I try to put something on every single pencil then storage becomes a problem. If it's something that's going to take time of effort to put on/off then I probably won't use it. Maybe I can do something with kneaded erasers or Silly Putty or something...I have a couple globs of putty from PT sitting around somewhere. If I find something that works, hopefully it'll work on my drawing pens too.

u/mhelpy · 5 pointsr/bulletjournal

Fellow lefty here - my favorite everyday writing pens are Uniball Jetstream 0.7. They are the only pens I have ever a) not lost and b) used up all they way. I'm obsessed.

u/ben_her_over · 5 pointsr/Showerthoughts

Those refills are for Bic 4-color pens, which is what the item name in your link says.

u/NeonGreenTiger · 5 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I must say, this turking thing is turning out to be fairly productive. I've managed to make enought to buy a new fountain pen and will soon have enough to get that bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Ink that I've been wanting and love. Summoning /u/TheBlotterOfInks24 to share the news!

u/AWildRisuAppeared · 4 pointsr/TrollXChromosomes

Triplus Fineliner all day erryday. They're even finer - .3 mm. I discovered them when I was taking Japanese classes when I was in college the first time. Beautiful. I got them because they're great for writing kanji in small notebooks, but I use them all the time. And so many colors! I like to color code my notes (and pretty much everything else) so they're perfect.

u/fortunatemisfortune · 4 pointsr/XWingTMG

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007OEE7E/ref=psdcmw_1069834_t1_B0007OEDYI

They don't pick up any of the paint off the model and any designs you draw on you just go over in ardcoat afterwards and it seals the ink.

u/ImmovableMover · 4 pointsr/pens

Okay, so my recommendations are going to be based heavily on my personal experiences.

My two favorite "non-fountain pen" pens:

Best disposable gel pen: http://www.jetpens.com/Pentel-EnerGel-Euro-Needle-Point-Gel-Ink-Pen-0.5-mm-Black/pd/6265

Best disposable rollerball: http://www.jetpens.com/Morning-Glory-Mach-3-Roller-Ball-Pen-0.38-mm-Black/pd/11347

Now, I usually use fountain pens, because they're the best writing instrument. ;) So, how do you feel about starting to use fountain pens? They have so many advantages over traditional ballpoint/gel/rollerball pens. Let me know if you're interested and I can send over some starting recommendations.

And how do you feel about needlepoint pens like the two I linked above? I like them because they feel more precise on paper, and I also like the needle tip aesthetically over the traditional conical tip.

If you're not willing to purchase from an online retailer (No affiliation with Jetpens! Just a happy customer), I would suggest a Pilot Precise V5 or a Uniball Signo 207, both of which can be found for relatively cheap at Walmart and the like. The V5 is a solid rollerball that's super popular, for good reason. It's dependable, super smooth, and a buttery writer. The Uniball is very similar to the G2, but I find it to be much smoother. So maybe you can give either of these a shot?

http://www.amazon.com/uni-ball-Retractable-Translucent-12-Pack-33950/dp/B000FDR47E

http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Precise-Stick-Rolling-Extra/dp/B00006IEBI

Other people may recommend a Parker Jotter or a Fischer Space Pen, but I HATE ballpoint pens. But if that's your thing, give it a shot. These two are more permanent pens which you'll refill.

u/Chthulhu · 4 pointsr/pens

You won't find SS the barrel by itself, but a new all-SS Jotter isn't all that expensive, and you can find older ones on eBay in a wide range of prices.

Less than $12 on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/PARKER-Jotter-Ballpoint-Stainless-Chrome/dp/B0017D5WXY/

u/stevopedia · 4 pointsr/pens

One that instantly springs to mind is the Parker Jotter in stainless steel. Here's a larger photo for comparison. I don't think it's a perfect match, but it's pretty close.

u/Ritz527 · 4 pointsr/pens

The Parker Jotter is a classic choice. It looks nice, has a well known name, and hits your price range.

u/Wouldntbetonit · 4 pointsr/churning

You can try a Sharpie Pen, just make sure it dries completely.

u/Twentysomethingz · 4 pointsr/LawSchool

Hi! Just took the CA Bar and am about to start packing out of my on campus apartment, so I'm feeling a bit whimsical and some of this may be more directed at her.

Writing, Notetaking, and Organization

If you're particular about writing instruments, which some people are, it will take trial and error to find your right fit. This was my go-to, and it got me through three years of time, four years of credits, and three different employers.

Sharpie Liquid Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 5 Colors


Pros

  • Great color, easy grip, chisel tip allows full line highlighting and underlining.
  • Pen format works well in almost every bag or organizer.
  • Five colors allows you to book brief (she will know what that means, and probably shouldn't do it until she knows how to craft a good one page case brief) in FIRAC format.

    Cons

  • Getting harder and more expensive to find.
  • Go through ink fairly quickly.


    uni-ball Jetstream RT Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.0mm)

    Pros

  • I mainly used the capped .07mm, but the retractable .07mm work well too.

    Cons

  • This is less of a Con and more of a comment. Things like line width, pressure, and paper type make a solid rec hard to make here. There's so much personal preference. My general rule of thumb is it should cost enough that you can rely on it without being expensive enough to make you think too hard about losing one occasionally.

    Freeleaf® Yellow Annotation Ruled Pads Letter

    Pros

  • Excellent weight, color, and ink retention.
  • Pre-formatted organization structure, so you know what everything is if it gets mixed up before you file it.

    Cons

  • It's $7 a pad. You're not going to find good quality pads for that much cheaper, but you fill find stuff that will get the job done cheaper. I maybe spent $200 during law school on pads, because I hand wrote notes. There's empirical studies that show it helps to write notes, but it was dying out at my school and I'd be surprised if my class would show any correlation between rank and note taking style.

    Ticonderoga Pencils, Wood-Cased, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Black

    Pros

  • Best quality pencil for the price, hands down.

    Cons

  • You could spend more on Blackwing, but the marginal utility is nil outside an artistry context, if then. Save the money for other things.

    BIC 4-Color Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm)

    Pros

  • Great quality, incredibly durable, great form factor.
  • Makes grading papers (self grading, or if she becomes a TA) turned in via hard copy a bit simpler. I had my own system that I maintained so that students could understand (Green - Good, Red - Rework, Blue - Style, Black - Final Comments)




    Since I am pickiest about those things, I will give more general comments about the rest.

  • Battery phone case, back up laptop charger, extra phone cables all work wonders. Having an extra on hand lets you not stress about the tools you need to succeed.

  • A good padfolio is both useful and a nod to the history of our profession in some circles. I went with Levenger, but everyone has their preferences.

  • The best bookstand on the market, in my humble opinion.








    This is more general, and beyond the scope of what you asked, but I felt like giving unasked for advice so you can take it or leave it.
    Sleeping & Home Life

  • The surliest 2L will casually throw around comments about sleep being for the weak, but there is literally no other way to get the kind of rest your mind and body needs. Invest in the things and habits that make great sleep possible, whatever that may be for her. And do the best you can to never be a barrier to it.
  • Sundays should be for rest and keeping everying not-school related on track. Need to visit friends or family? A few hours on Sunday is a great time to do that. Pre-plan meals and do bulk cooking to keep work down during the week. Get all the laundry done, get the kitchen clean, make sure you don't run out of toothpaste on Wednesday morning. Sunday evening you can get your reading done for Monday, but finish the night doing something restful so you don't go into Monday feeling you're jumping off a cliff.
  • Low-effort acts of kindness do a lot of work. Writing a note, leaving a message, suprising her with a small and thoughtful gift are all great ways to show you care without imposing too much on her time and autonomy. Date night is important, and keeping a running list of things you can do at a drop of a hat for different amounts of time and money is helpful, but keeping your relationship strong through what in all likelihood will be a time of incredible change and transformation is about putting in the effort without demanding an equal or greater act of reciprocation. Even when the thank you text gets delayed more than it should, or she snaps at you unfairly, the body of love you show will find its way through to the end. The best way to show you love her is to enable her success and let her respond in ways that make sense while she figures this whole thing out.
  • This is a very personal area that I will not spend too much time on, but here it goes. You may think you are a good lover now, and I hope you are. Try to be the best version of that for her now, in whatever form that takes. It helps a lot, proportionately to how much it's important to your relationship.

    Health & Wellness

  • This is not a gendered comment, even and especially coming from the perspective of a guy who had some bad habits he broke before and took into law school. Any habits you thought were hard to break before law school are going to be multiples harder in law school. Dealing with this may be damage control, or require more work, depending on what it is. A caffiene fiend is going to reach unparalled heights. None of my friends who smoked going into law school found a way to quit. The moderate drinkers became heavy drinkers. Some people took up the gym as a new religion, but most stayed true to form. The only real way to know how to handle this is to either stop it quick or find an adult and productive way to keeps things reasonable.

  • For the love of all that is holy, exercise. It is proven to help brain function whether in cognitive skills or emotional health or stress reduction. If it's nonexistent now, start small and try to build up to some routine of significance while it can become a habit and before the midsemester crunch hits.
u/pinkfreude · 4 pointsr/medicine
  1. Caffeine gum


  2. High-end stethoscope with laser engraved name (can be a digital vs regular stethoscope, depending on specialty)


  3. Box of Luna bars (or builder's bars, or cliff bars, or whatever she's into)


  4. 4 color pens


  5. [Stethoscope name tag](https://www.etsy.com/market/stethoscope_name_tag] (obviously not needed if you go with #2)


  6. Battle armor for her cat
u/mongooseroar · 4 pointsr/fountainpens

Have you considered a Pilot Parallel? The pen and converter will cost you less than a #6 Jowo nib: https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Parallel-Calligraphy-Cartridges-90050/dp/B002RJNT46

u/voicesinmyhand · 4 pointsr/mildlyinteresting
u/PuppiesGoMeow · 4 pointsr/EDC

An elegant fountain pen edc would be the Lamy Safari

As for a normal pen I’d recommend the Zebra Sarasa

And finally for a durable pen that can write on all surfaces the well-known Stainless Steel Sharpie

u/lurkinallday23 · 4 pointsr/Coloring

I recently purchased these, and they are excellent.

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner

I bought the smaller pack at Michaels Arts and Crafts, but I wish I had waited and looked for them on Amazon, they are a lot more affordable there than they were at the craft store.

u/DoctorsSong · 4 pointsr/toptalent

YES! YES! YES! The Bullet Journal Method was created by Ryder Carroll who has ADHD.

My favorite produts:

Scrivwell Dot Matrix Notebook It's $12 (USD) and has 100gsm (aka thick) paper so that ghosting (where you see the what you've written on the other page) is minimal and bleeding (where your ink or markers soak through to the next page) is non-existent.

Steadler Triplus Fineliners Hands down the best pens I have used for my journal.

Crayola Super Tip Markers I use these instead of Tombrow Brush Pens because they are cheap and give me similar results.

Correction Tape No brand preference. It's a non liquid white-out that helps when you make mistakes, and you will make mistakes.

u/bitchesonthescene · 4 pointsr/breakingmom

As someone who wishes she could be artistic but totally isn't, I love coloring books. These pens have been my favorite for coloring so far. The time just flies by for me and it is very relaxing.

u/AkirIkasu · 4 pointsr/fountainpens

I was curious about the deal so I checked out Amazon as well. The price is crazy low! Especially since they all come with a converter. I assume that it's being imported directly from China since the estimated delivery is so long.

For the curious: http://www.amazon.com/Jinhao-Fountain-Diversity-Transparent-Unique/dp/B00L95MIJQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=Jinhao%20Fountain%20Pens&qid=1465346477&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5

Now to get ink in all of those colors. Anyone know of any good yellow ink? :P

u/CrossroadsConundrum · 3 pointsr/BrushCalligraphy

I love these but even they may be too thick. Pentel Arts Sign Pen Touch, Fude Brush Tip, 12 Assorted Colors in Marker Stand (SES15CPC12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EN0HCH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OTQ4Db4YCE4BH

Ooh! The other one might be the Tombow small brush pen Tombow 62038 Fudenosuke Brush Pen, 2-Pack. Soft and Hard Tip Fudenosuke Brush Pens for Calligraphy and Art Drawings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M71S9DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bVQ4Db1ATYN59. This one is probably more likely to give you what you want.

u/chshrlynx · 3 pointsr/fountainpens

I bought this 8 pack on Amazon, with 2 day prime shipping for $11:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L95MIJQ/ref=psdcmw_1085704_t2_B00JEVNGC0

u/djeucalyptus · 3 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

Muji Aluminum fountain pen. One of my favorite budget fountain pens out there. Very light weight (which turns some people off of them) but I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Aluminum-Body-Fountain-Pen/dp/B00K2T9DGG

​

u/alltheyarnthings · 3 pointsr/bulletjournal

How thick of a marker are you wanting?

If you like thinner markers, I recommend the (Staedtler Triplus Fineliners)[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VY9U9W0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H93PzbSP28FR7] as they are good quality, lasted me a long time, and relatively cheap. I have no suggestions for thicker markers though because my next purchase was Tombows, which are quite pricey, but worth it to me.

u/cosmogonicowl · 3 pointsr/ACPocketCamp

Thank you kindly!! I use a kuretake sable brush pen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001DMQIOG

I personally like the feel of using the sable hair brush vs other brush pens which I think use plastic or some other kind of synthesized hair?

My pen also has an adapter in it(purchased separately) so it lets me re fill and use any ink of choice, so far I like using this ink: https://www.amazon.com/Luxury-Brands-Noodlers-Bottle-19203/dp/B000WIUKIW

The white ink was drawn with this pen, so far it's been the most reliable white-on-black pen I've used(goes on with a clean smooth line with zero or little transparency or leaving a ball point pen line: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KK6X7CW

And then coloured with copic markers! 😄
Thank you again for your kind comment I really appreciate it!! 💕

u/cealion · 3 pointsr/bulletjournal

Any notebook using Tomoe River paper, such as this one, is famous for being able to handle ink well while having super thin pages. For me, I've discovered that my Leuchtturm1917 is perfect for what I do. That being said, I don't use relatively wet inks such as fountain pens, so if you're planning to move onto those at some point, you might want to invest in something like the link above.

As for writing utensils, a good starting point would be the Staedtler pens, such as this, or if you want a bigger pack of them--this.

Good luck on finding your perfect notebook/pen combo! :)

Edit: I also thought I'd link Boho Berry's Mega Notebook Comparison and her review of bullet journal supplies--they're a bit long and I'm sure many other big names in the bullet journaling world have made similar videos, but she was the first one who introduced me to all this and I find her comments pretty detailed and insightful :)

u/BeneDiagnoscitur · 3 pointsr/fountainpens

Uniball makes a white gel pen that's pretty close. Wait until the fountain pen ink is all the way dry and then just write over it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KK6X7CW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/MandieMoore · 3 pointsr/BrushCalligraphy

Hi! I can’t speak for the quality of those specific pens but I think Pentel is a good brand. I can say that their sign brush pens are very nice quality. I got mine from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EN0HCH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sXXUDbPVEZ6T6

These are different than the felt markers because these are basically smaller brush pens.

u/JulianC4815 · 3 pointsr/fountainpens

You might also like the Muji fountain pen It’s as thin as you can get with a cartridge pen and has an aluminum body. It’s as long as a Pilot Metropolitan though.

u/BreezeeCheezzee · 3 pointsr/fountainpens

That's a great fit. I may go with that one. Know of any pens that are a little less shiny than that AL-Star?

Edit: Nevermind, I found the perfect pen.

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/Handwriting

Looks like a Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen.

I have a set and they are amazing!

u/these-points-of-data · 3 pointsr/BrushCalligraphy

A little late to the game, but I have a couple of cents on this topic as well. I own Tombows, the Faber Castell's mentioned below, as well as Pentel Sign Touch Pens, and Kuretake Fudes. I think a lot of the commenters hit the nail on the head re: Tombows. They can be tough to use and hard to control transitions from thick to thin lines. In my experience, this has less to do with the flexibility of the nib and more about the type of head the pen uses. Tombows have a pretty large fiber brush head, and it's not as "springy" as some other pens. This means when you let back on the pressure, you have to really gauge how much pressure you need to reduce to get a thinner line. A lot of pens with a smaller head, especially felt tipped pens, will be a lot more forgiving in terms of pressure variation.

If you do want to get some smaller pens, the FC are decent. They have fantastic color transfer, but I feel like they're scratchier than some of the other options that I have, and also a tad bit more expensive. I really like the Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pens. The head is a tiny bit smaller than the FC pens, so you won't be able to get quite as thick of a downstroke. If you want something more comparable in size to the FCs, Kuretake Fudebiyoris are pretty similar and also writes a bit smoother.

That said, I think it also depends on what you're going for. If you want consistent lettering early on, a felt tip pen with a smaller nib is your best bet. However, because they're so much easier to control, I find that if I use those exclusively for a while, the quality of my lettering deteriorates. Tombows force you to really learn to control your pressure. If your goal is to perfect lettering with all types of pens (felt, brush, watercolor, etc) and with all sorts of nib sizes, I think using Tombows to practice with is the best option.

u/flushedfish · 3 pointsr/Journaling

Thanks, I use the Pilot G2 05 (Extra Fine)! To be completely frank, it does take a while to dry on the Leuchtterm paper, so, for me at least, smudging can be a bit of an issue since I'm not the most careful person :)

u/AlanBeforeTime · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'm going to school

pens!

u/Metabilities · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Yes, get a pretty fountain pen or felt tip that makes writing fun! I like le pen, varsity disposable fountain and sharpie's calligraphy pens.

u/j0shBaskin · 3 pointsr/EDC

WORK

PowerTank Retractable Pen All-Angle All-Weather Wet Surface… Standard quick draw go-to pen for the last 5 years

Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen Recently got into fountain pens so I use this when I can to sign stuff or have time to take decent notes

Silver Sharpie for writing on dark surfaces

Pocket Level for leveling anything from pictures to 80” monitors and in between

Retractable Sharpie for permanent marking/writing everywhere else not covered by the previous items

Telescoping Magnetic Retriever

My First Pencil for temporary marking… large size for durability and novelty

House Keys, Personal Truck Keys (98 F150), Work Truck/Van Key (what is this thing), Building Keys

Fitbit Charge HR

Large Rubber Band because you just never know when you might need one… and I pop myself if I get a craving for something I don’t need lol

A little Cash, Our Energy Management Policy (our VP will randomly ask to see it and if you have it on you, you may get to be off the rest of the day, get a meal or gas gift cert, movie tix, etc.)

Vicks Inhaler, Every Man Jack chapstick

1/8” Allen Wrench

ThorFire throwaway LED Flashlight for quick peeks, or if the larger one’s battery dies

BP Rewards Card (Filling the work truck a couple times a week gets me a few cents off my own gas… shhhhh), Work Visa, License, Insurance, Carmike Rewards Card because you never know when you may wanna catch a flick.

Nitecore MH1C Rechargeable LED Flashlight… found this baby up in the ceiling and fell in love (once I read the manual and figured out how to work it.)

Zippo Spectrum Lighter… Don’t smoke but I love fire and Zippo’s even more. I have 16 right now but this is my throw around EDC.

Gerber Superknife

TAC Force Throw away assisted opening knife

RFID Access Badge

Medical ID Bracelet… recently diagnosed with Diabeetus and put on Xarelto after a huge blood clot (PE)

3x5 Index Card Daily Work Order Checklist, needed supplies, random notes/measurements/numbers

/r/KaizenBrotherhood 30 Day Challenge Checklist

Leatherman Rebar MultiTool… work buys these (bless them) and I usually break them enough to need one every 1-2 years. Had one model or another since my 18th birthday (36 now) and just found out they will actually repair them for free so I will have to round up some older ones and send them off. Once they are retired they wind up in a glove box, random tool bag/box, in the recliner, on my desk etc, anywhere I might need one and I am not in my work clothes.

NOT PICTURED

Folding Wood Rule

Motorola XPR-6300 Radio

iPhone 6 in Lifeproof Fre Case with Nite Ize Steelie Magnet on the back and $20 inside... used to take picture

*added phone

u/cryoclasm · 3 pointsr/CrappyDesign

The clock isn't a 207. Uni-ball makes pens, one of which is the Signo 207.

The question is why there's a clock that commemorates that pen at all.

u/SlipperyJim211 · 3 pointsr/EDC

I use the Zebra F-701 with a Fisher Space Pen refill, and it's fantastic. My pen was actually the old-style with a plastic "clicker," but I replaced it with a steel clicker to get the right look. Now the pens are all-steel out of the packaging!

NOTE: The pen isn't truly all-steel construction. Many of the innards are plastic. However, it's a very sturdy pen which I have carried for years now. It's also cheap enough that I wouldn't be (very) upset if something happened to it. If you try it, I think you'll be pleased.

u/iCanSea · 3 pointsr/pens

Obligatory Parker Jotter recommendation. I have both the stainless steel and plastic variants. Although vintage brass thread Parker Jotters are more durable, a store bought new one is also good. Tons of refills and can be had for about 8 usd.

u/frankw438 · 3 pointsr/EDC
u/FasterThanJaws · 3 pointsr/EDC

Check out Sharpie Pens, might just be the perfect middle ground for you. They won't bleed through paper and they're pretty decent for marking harder surfaces.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001B66DXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B.ixCb6XZFJ7P

u/shelldog · 3 pointsr/PenmanshipPorn

Sharpie pens are the best. I write a LOT for work, and it's so enjoyable to write with. Doesn't bleed through the paper, yet still gives a nice, confident line. Not to mention you can get one for under $1.

Edited to add: Amazon link

u/LeviPerson · 3 pointsr/fountainpens
u/volo · 3 pointsr/engineering

For when I need a pen I prefer the Uniball Jetstream RT. The 0.7 writes finer than you would think. The thickness is comparable to a 0.38mm Pilot G2 (what I used to use).

u/crushed_oreos · 3 pointsr/nursing

Uni-Ball Jetstream Retractable Ball Point Pens, 0.7 mm, Black Ink.

These are the fucking best pens I've ever owned.

https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-Jetstream-Retractable-Point-3-Count/dp/B002FSZP5A/

u/sunflowercompass · 3 pointsr/LifeProTips

Yeah they aren't great but they work fine for people who don't care for their pens.

For personal use I now use the [Uniballs Jetstream (3 for $9)] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FSZP5A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

My favorite for years was the [Pilot Dr. Grip Limited $6/1] (https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Platinum-Metallic-36272/dp/B0000AQOA1/ref=pd_sim_229_17?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0000AQOA1&pd_rd_r=Y9VG2SEYTNGV8PHQKQV5&pd_rd_w=QGWBs&pd_rd_wg=nVAZ8&psc=1&refRID=Y9VG2SEYTNGV8PHQKQV5) but you will never ever get that back when you lend it out, and the refills seemed to be poor quality.

u/BigMurch · 3 pointsr/EDC

Uniball Jetstream. BEST everyday pen I have ever owned.

http://www.amazon.com/uni-ball-Jetstream-Retractable-Roller-70877/dp/B002FSZP5A

u/grumpymac · 3 pointsr/pens

Pilot Jetstream. It's very smooth, very fast writer, dries almost instantly. http://amzn.com/B002FSZP5A

I carry 2 in my bag at all times, for when my Lamy All-Star is not appropriate. :P

u/kowalski71 · 3 pointsr/EngineeringStudents
u/reader313 · 3 pointsr/Calligraphy

Nice, a cool uncle!

I would recommend either Zig calligraphy markers or a Pilot Parallel Pen. Both are cheap enough to mess around with while still being legitimate tools. I would definitely recommend broad edge over pointed pen because PP takes a lot of time and effort for good results and I know when I was 13 I would've just wanted fun things to mess around with.

The only thing is I would not recommend highlighters to practice with due to their angled chiseled tip. Most calligraphy markers have straight chiseled tips, like most real calligraphy tools I'm aware of.

Happy shopping!

u/PBJLNGSN · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I don't have a lot of interesting or really cheap stuff :/ but it's worth a shot! :) gifting is fun!

Magazine featuring my favorite band

Calligraphy brush pen!

Calligraphy pen :)

u/amoliski · 3 pointsr/pics

You're looking the Pilot Parallel- it has a flat nib that lets you write thick lines when turned one way, and thin lines when turned the other. Probably the 3.8mm nib- costs under $10

u/covabishop · 3 pointsr/oddlysatisfying

It's a Pilot Parallel. $7.50 on Amazon

u/pipinngreppin · 3 pointsr/pics

I almost bought those a while back. It's called the "Borrow my pen" collection

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ASXDT4

u/miladyelle · 3 pointsr/AmItheAsshole

Orrrrr get some of these! They’re specially for pen snatchers. :)

u/SimplyEnvy · 3 pointsr/wholesomebpt

If you ever get tired of the black and want blue again I highly recommend this ink by Pilot

Pilot Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Kon-Peki, Deep Blue, Turquoise Blue (69212) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MVKFRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lU5pDb5693QGP

u/CaliforniaJade · 3 pointsr/Calligraphy

This is my favorite ink on Amazon.

u/invisiblebob8616 · 3 pointsr/fountainpens

I don't know of any starter packs on Amazon, although you can get them from Goulet, so you'd probably have to do it piece by piece. Amazon also doesn't tend to have the best prices on fountian pens and accessories and isn't known for packaging inks super securely, so that's worth considering as well. From Amazon I would recommend a Pilot Metropolitan (too many Safaris on amazon are fake), a bottle of either Pelikan 4001 or Pilot Iroshizuku ink, and a Rhodia pad

u/d4mini0n · 3 pointsr/rawdenim

I have a regular at the coffee shop I work at that's a fountain pen fiend and likes embarrassing the coworker he comes in with by giving a full description of the pen and ink he has that day if there's no one in line behind him. It's usually some TWSBI, don't remember which, but he uses the Iroshizuku Kon-Peki cerulean blue and it's absolutely gorgeous.

I "shamed him" the other day because he brags about his pen then found out how much the Rotring 800 I carry costs, then his embarrassed coworker said he has one too.

u/chopp3r · 3 pointsr/fountainpens

They're now less than $22 on Amazon. Free shipping if you have Amazon Prime.

u/chemistrysquirrel · 2 pointsr/pens

The link I posted yesterday is an Amazon link to a 12-pack of the 0.5mm point...

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Roller-12-Pieces-31002/dp/B00006JNJ8

u/green_tea_latte · 2 pointsr/pharmacy

Yeah agree with most people here. I was gifted these staedtler pens and loved them: Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens, .3mm, Metal Clad Tip, 20-Pack, Assorted (334SB20BK) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007OEE7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jpOFDbNTXVM7W

Gift card for shoes for places like Clark's (need comfy shoes because we're on our feet all day). Or food- Starbucks, Trader Joe's, etc. Nice headphones.

Honestly though, during those stressful breakdowns just moral support is what's helpful. And.. it sounds like she's doing a lot. Not sure that it's all necessary, she could probably drop some stuff if it's affecting her mental health.

u/MohnJaddenPowers · 2 pointsr/Gunpla

You might try Staedtler technical pens, or Copic Multiliner SP markers. Both are extremely fine points - the Copics can go down to .03mm, but only in black, I think.

This set of Staedtler pens has pretty much every conceivable color you'd ever need to do panel lining: http://www.amazon.com/Triplus-Fineliner-Pens-Metal-Assorted/dp/B0007OEE7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416452707&sr=8-1&keywords=staedtler+triplus+fineliner&pebp=1416452711877

They also just started selling these precision Q-tips, which when soaked in rubbing alcohol will take care of your excess pigment pen ink. Just run 'em across the line, and if you run into situations like those vents, the end is pointy enough to get in there. http://www.amazon.com/Q-Tips-Cotton-Swabs-Baby-170/dp/B00604MRLA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1416452785&sr=8-4&keywords=precision+q-tip

If you don't wanna sink $10 on a 4-pack and they don't have them next to the Q-tips at your grocery or health and beauty store/drugstore I'll happily send you a package if you cover for the cost.

u/asmodeuskraemer · 2 pointsr/rfelectronics

OH my god, the struggle is real.

This is one I was able to find:

https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Chart-Notebook-Gelding-Publishing/dp/1502718111

However I never bought it. We didn't do a lot on smith charts, I wish I'd had more opportunity.

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My favorite notebooks:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MP9D5AG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Why:

1.) F-ing graph paper

2.) Thick pages. I like colored markers for notes, like these: https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Triplus-Fineliner-Assorted-334SB20BK/dp/B0007OEE7E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Staedtler&qid=1570659385&s=office-products&sr=1-2

The thick pages doesn't allow (as much) marker bleed and the notebooks hold up for a long time.

3.) F-ing graph paper and thick pages.

u/aefd4407 · 2 pointsr/AskWomen

Happy to help! What's your budget? I'm on mobile - let me see if I can grab links to what I would recommend based on what you want to spend


Edit: these are the markers I have and I love them. A bit pricy but worth it if it's in your budget: http://www.amazon.com/STD334SB20A6-Staedtler-Triplus-Fineliner-Pens/dp/B0007OEE7E
(There is actually a bigger set you can get from JetPens.com I think)

For a coloring book, I have a couple I like:
This one (and the other ones by this author/artist) is great: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1780671067/ref=pd_aw_fbt_229_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C8DWW0SZ6WKWXY2EX4N


This one also looks nice. I don't have it but one of my friends does: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1941325122/ref=pd_aw_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=61DETogR%2BIL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=1NJH3VAEG30BFHGYWTF4

u/Sromiex · 2 pointsr/bulletjournal
u/Poorrusty · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Item to help me accomplish one of these things

Of course, I'd have to post the poems in my blog for 40 days. This would be an accomplishment, as I am a seasoned poet, with 4 self-published chapbooks out, a longtime poetry blog, and have been featured at numerous poetry/writing events. However, I've had a bit of a hard time writing lately...okay, for the last few years since being in school. My mind just isn't in it. And it needs to be, or my gift is wasted.

I will need lots of these

These guys always inspire me!

I have a list of things I wanted to do for 30 days...maybe 40 days won't be so bad?

Some of the things on my 30 days list:

Go 30 days without:

Eating meat

Wearing makeup

Swearing

Wearing shoes

Go 30 Days:

Write a poem every day

Send a letter to a friend via snail mail

Drink more than the recommended amount of water

/u/n_reineke , /u/G0ATLY , /u/Yokuo ...what do you guys think?

Think I could go 40 days with any of those?

u/DaddyBrown · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Varsity-Fountain-Assorted-90029/dp/B00092PRCA

I use these at work. They last forever and write more smoothly than my Metropolitan.

u/_perpetual_student_ · 2 pointsr/GradSchool

I'm a writer. I take detailed and thorough notes in class as I've found that gets the information in my head best. (Also, that's the way I was trained as a mathematician in undergrad.)

My set up is several cheap fountain pens with a variety of ink colors and a good quality paper notebook. I hate spiral notebooks because the spiral eventually gets damaged. My A5 Clairefountaine notebooks are working out well.

The fountain pens are partly just because I'm older and the ballpoint pens tend to hurt my hands when I write for a long time and partly because they do force me to be a little tidier in my work.

u/nemosine · 2 pointsr/notebooks

I never used baron fig, but I've used tomoe river paper. I love the
Pilot Precise V5 RT Retractable Rolling Ball https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CDW4BZW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OG2FybW075H1E but it might be on the inky side that it will dry quick but leave shadowing on the other side of the page.
Another love is Uni-Ball Signo 207 Retractable Gel Pen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FDR47E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jL2Fyb3PXX1K1 but gel ink can get smudgy if you don't let it dry.

Also when looking at pens, keep in mind point size. I like medium to fine because I'll write small, but you'll want larger if you write big.

u/23z7 · 2 pointsr/pens

Pretty much any office supply store. Target, Walmart, OfficeMax/Depot, staples etc.

Also on amazon here uni-ball 207 Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, Black, Box of 12 - 33950 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FDR47E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UXiMDbJDZB2D9

u/kanst · 2 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

I am partial to these. But your pen is pretty nifty as well.

u/Zhycrin · 2 pointsr/pens

The Easy flow 9000 is very good as stated by another redditer, however I personally like the fine space pen refill which comes with an adapter to fit parker pens.

u/ItsNeebs · 2 pointsr/pens

Sure. This pen is amazing ergonomically and hella cheap (shaped much like rotring with knurled grip and stainless steel construction), BUT: it has two drawbacks. One is the awful stock ink that smudges, and the other is the plastic clicky that squeaks. So, several posters took it upon themselves to remedy these problems.


Firstly, everything on the pen is metal except for one part of the pen; the retractable "clicker" - weird, right? The plastic parts make it squeak whenever you bring the pen in or out. Thankfully, another zebra pen DOES have the metal clicker! The rest of the pen's construction is not much to write home about, but that's unimportant. You just need that metal clicker construction.


Secondly, the ink. The stock ink is pretty bad and is prone to smudging. Once again, thankfully, the fisher space pen insert will fit once you remove a small plastic part at the front of the f-701.


An anon that I think posts here made a walkthrough of the mod process here, so if you follow it you will yourself become the very owner of a Space Zebra F-7401!


This will leave you with a great fully metal pen that also has an ergonomic knurled grip and that makes use of the pressurized space ink!



u/mooninitespwnj00 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

If you're using them in poor conditions: Fisher Space Pen, or a pen that will accept a Fisher refill. I carry this Parker Jotter because it matches my Hero 100 Flighter, equipped with this Fisher refill.

However, just saying you want a ballpoint pen is a pretty big request. Gel, rollerball and ballpoint pens are all... ballpoint pens. Different ones will come with different inks.

Uniball Jetstreams are good, as are Pilot G2s. Personally, though, the Retro 51 Tornado is an absolutely fantastic pen. It's more expensive by a wide margin than the Jotter. It's a much thicker pen, though, so if you have larger hands it's much more comfortable than a Fisher or Parker. And, unlike a lot of pens out there, the refills are both fantastic and affordable.

So. I would say: Get a Jotter and slap a Fisher Space Pen refill in it. Then, if you want to get another nice ballpoint, get yourself a Retro 51 Tornado. Then get a fountain pen. Avoid Zebra. I love my G-301s, but goddamn, those refills are expensive and don't get any mileage at all.

u/Cigar_smoke · 2 pointsr/pens

Order a Zebra F-701 and put a Space pen refill it will cost ~$14 so it’s not hard on your pocket. I work outdoors as well and have that combo & keep a space pen in the car with no issues.

u/Z2Z2Z2Z2 · 2 pointsr/minimalism

I've been using the Parker Jotter with an ink refill for a Fisher Space Pen (which includes an adapter) and I've found it to be a wonderful combination. The fisher space pen is a bit too small and slippery for me to use comfortably, and the Jotter has (in my opinion) a better aesthetic and a very satisfying click. The space pen refill writes very smoothly, the ink is indelible, and is much nicer to use than the standard Parker ink.

If you're really looking for a more minimal aesthetic, check out the pens sold by Muji. They are rather cheap, as well. That store in general tends toward a minimal aesthetic so they are worth checking out for other goods too.
Edit: This pen by Muji seems to be a pretty close fit to what you described. To my recollection, there's no branding on any of their pens.

u/SimpleSpaceCadet · 2 pointsr/pens

Looks like a Parker Jotter to me..

PARKER Jotter Ballpoint Pen, Stainless Steel with Chrome Trim, Medium Point (133321) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017D5WXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_3g4Hzb12SKTGR

u/Tarquinious_Rex · 2 pointsr/EDC

CRKT Minimalist $22.53

Money Clip $13.99

Parker Jotter $8.49

Timex Expedition $34.39

Micro Streamlight $17.15


Total $96.55 just enough left over for a Sierra Nevada tall boy.

u/Igotzhops · 2 pointsr/EngineeringStudents

I'm a fan of the Parker Jotter. Pretty inexpensive, simple design, and a classic pen.

u/GhrabThaar · 2 pointsr/learnart

Something cheap with a fine point is all you need for drawabox. I worked with these for a year, still use them. They aren't archival but that doesn't matter for practice.

u/littlehug · 2 pointsr/pens

Wait? Do you mean these? http://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Black-1742663/dp/B001B66DXU I am not sure if they are considered felt tip or not. I have bought a few, and they did bleed a little bit. But, I buy cheap paper. I prefer the Pilot V5 for fine tip pens.

u/Smartfood_Fo_Lyfe · 2 pointsr/pens

Try a felt-tip pen, like the Papermate Flair. Or a plastic-tip pen like the Sharpie pen. Ballpoints can sometimes get clogged with paper, especially if you're left-handed.

u/I_Cant_Math · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I love holidays! We used to travel every summer and winter as a family, and my favorite vacation was a trip to a huge, river-fed waterpark. We stayed for an entire week, renting a room inside the park. Every morning my mom and I would wake up early and go to the bakery to buy breakfast for everyone, then we'd all go fishing at the river before heading off into the park. Because we were staying in a park cabin, we were able to wander around all night, and they even had a heated pool open 24/7. It was pure bliss.. looking back, I realize I was extremely lucky to be able to go on so many vacations. A lot of them were just camping or a cheap hotel at the park, but every now and then we'd do something awesome like a ski trip (which I will never do again. I was sick the entire time!) and staying inside the waterpark.

I don't have any pictures from our trips, but this is a picture of my favorite part of the park. It's a fairy tale playplace for the little kids, with toadstools, fairies, and even Hansel (Hansel & Gretel) in a cage. I simply cannot wait for my son to be old enough to take him!

Oop, forgot my item. Pens to practice my handwriting :P

u/matrixknight88 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh here's an idea for mixed media. Tomoe River makes fountain pen friendly paper that is super thin, and a lot of artsy type people I know of in the community have recommended it.

Incidentally, you don't necessarily need card stock for paper to be good enough for fountain pens. You can use this HP 32 lb Premium Choice Laser paper for fountain pen friendly stuff.

I think the cheaper budget option pen is the Platinum Preppy. If you want to use it on almost any paper, you'll want it in extra fine or fine.

u/Oncotic · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

Before starting, you should settle on a nib width that you are going to use. A lot of time people choose Medium because they think it's middle of the road and they often leave unsatisfied because it isn't. The line width you get from normal writing utensils tends to be more of a Fine on a fountain pen. I find it hard to get good handwriting with a medium nib whereas a fine is a lot easier.

Now at £10 here are some options:

  • Pilot Varsity: Ready to use pen made by Pilot. I've never seen anyone complain about the way it writes, and it already comes with in inside it. You also get your choice of nib Cons? It's a disposable pen and isn't that pretty
  • Platinum Preppy: Very similar but actually takes cartridges. You can choose your nib. I think you'll have to buy the cartridges separately.
  • Baoer 801: Fine nibbed Chinese knockoff pen. Mine writes very well. Comes with fine nib. You'll probably want bottled ink. Section scratches easily but at the price I don't mind.
  • Baoer 388: Very popular Chinese Sonnet knockoff. Mine writes very well. You'll probably want to use bottled ink with this one. Medium nib only.

    There are plenty of other Chinese pens out there, and you could go search them and find one you like too. I'm partial to Baoer pens: for me they have written better than any other Chinese pen. A lot of people recommend Jinhao pens, but their nibs run wide and they dry out a lot quicker when left sitting.

    As for bottled ink, I would suggest it for the Chinese pens because they come with the converter that is used to fill from the bottle. The inks I would recommend for you are:

  • Parker Quink Black - my go-to black when it comes to inking any pen up.
  • Waterman Serenity Blue - good generic blue. maybe a little light.
  • Waterman Mysterious Blue - A darker, off blue
  • Any freaking Waterman ink, I've heard good things from them. Tender purple? go get it. I suggest Waterman inks because they are cheap in the UK and very fountain pen friendly.
u/yoimhungry · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Not trying to get you sucked into the fountain pen hobby (maybe I am) but this pen is under £10. The Pilot Kakuno. It comes in various colors, and a medium or fine point. And it comes with an ink cartridge so it's ready to use right when you get it. Or The Platinum Preppy, I have one of these and it is great.

There wasn't a Sir Steve, but I found a cool looking Sir John pen.

My favorite mechanical pencil was this Pentel Side Fx. I used it every day in high school and some of college. Then one day... I sat on it. He looks fine, the front piece still screws back on. But on the inside, he's cracked and the lead won't come out anymore. Still kept him.

u/itookyourjob · 2 pointsr/Accounting
u/natebob · 2 pointsr/nursing

Uni-ball jetstream. I’m left handed and smearing ink is an issue. This pens ink dries very fast and writes well on paper, telemetry strips, and the smooth glossy front of the patients folder.

[Uni Ball Jet Stream](Uni-Ball Jetstream Retractable Ball Point Pens,0.7mm, Black Ink, 3-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FSZP5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H8VwCb32FQVR5)

u/MaarekStele7 · 2 pointsr/mildlyinteresting

I actually change out the ink to my Uniball Jetsream Pens.

https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-Jetstream-Retractable-Point-3-Count/dp/B002FSZP5A/

I keep the first empty "uni SXR-7" empty at my desk.

u/rlbond86 · 2 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

It gets stuck less.

Uni-Ball Jetstream Retractable Ball Point Pens,0.7mm, Black Ink, 3-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FSZP5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.QmWDb2KFVBKB

u/dudesweetshibby · 2 pointsr/Wattpad

Lately it's been taking me around a week or so to finish a chapter, and most of my chapters have been between 1500-2000ish words long. I've edited a couple times before publishing the chapter, but usually I'll go into the unpublished chapter to add what I've most recently written about 4 or 5 times before publishing.

I hand-write my chapters in a notebook before typing them up on Wattpad, so I can re-read what I've written and make any corrections before I start typing. I have one of those pens with 4 colors in one so I actually go through with the red ink to make corrections, and use green ink in the margins to make notes of any important plot points I've thought of that I can add in later.

EDIT: Here's the pens that I use :) They're really useful for note-taking and hand-writing drafts, so I thought I'd share them with the rest of you!

u/Inigo93 · 2 pointsr/CasualConversation

Moral of story: In your backpack (or whatever you carry your shit in) keep TWO of those 4-color pens. They may not be the greatest pens, but they'll get your ass through just about any "ink must be this color" shit you may encounter. Use whatever you like day to day, but keep those around for emergencies.

u/martalee · 2 pointsr/StudentNurse

A water-resistant watch. I got this one for nursing school and still using it after graduating. https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Womens-LRW200H-7BVCF-Sport-Watch/dp/B00791QYMQ/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1573177845&refinements=p_89%3ACasio&s=apparel&sr=1-2

As for shoes, I always get Sketchers sneakers. Doesn't have to be expensive to be comfortable. I had a pair of expensive Dansko shoes but I started getting foot problems from it.

Some clinical professors may want you to bring a pocket med book instead of looking up meds on your phone.

A multicolor pens are useful too for clinical if you're into color coding your notes. So many nurses use these exact pens. https://www.amazon.com/BIC-4-Color-Ballpoint-Assorted-3-Count/dp/B002JFR8Q8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32R3Y4SAB7T5N&keywords=4+color+bic+pen&qid=1573178363&s=office-products&sprefix=4+color+bic+%2Cfashion%2C176&sr=1-1

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Good luck!

u/17934658793495046509 · 2 pointsr/typography

LAASR is right... but, if you gotta a job and you gotta get it done you have to start somewhere now, no time for years of experience. I have been there and here is my suggestion.

Look at some great casual script fonts. Start typing out the words you need, do your kerning, spacing, sizing your capitols up a bit, give yourself a nice start. Now print out a ton of what you have in a very light gray. Buy some fun brush pens and mark over what you have produced. Practice line quality make each letter unique. Now save a few of the pages you like scan them in and use pieces from each sketch that you like and Frankenstein something together. You may need to go through the same steps again. Once you have something you really like take it into illustrator, trace it and clean up the vector.

People love a hand drawn feel, and short of becoming the master of a handful of styles I have used this technique with a fair amount of success.

one of the fonts I used recently for a similar look

Pens 1 2

u/Gouhadouken · 2 pointsr/learntodraw

you can get these big thick spiral bound sketchbooks at dollarama, load tf up on those, they're great. aside from that, you can generally go cheap on most comic supplies. steadler HB pencils are fine, a nice gum eraser, and some sharpies of various widths. If you're feeling ambitious and have an arts store near-by you can get some inexpensive faber-castelle felt tip pens for fine lines, .5mm should be fine. And This! this pen is awesome and super versatile.

u/simpsog2 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This pen is my current favorite

And this pen

This one is my number 2

Not sure on exchange rates but this one is really nice as well

I love a good pen, I have large hands and i prefer to take notes for class by hand instead of typing them out.

u/Nancy_Boo · 2 pointsr/oddlysatisfying

Gotta love that Pilot Parallel

u/Mr_Abe_Froman · 2 pointsr/oddlysatisfying

Amazon. I use 1.5 mm to practice. The video shows the 3.8 mm (another option in the link)

They are usually $8-$10 each or you can get their full line for $24.

u/NotShirleyTemple · 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

Suggestions that are more fun, but actually cost $ -
pens with silly companies on them - Farmer's Proctology - Turn Your Head and Cough

https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-BORROW-PEN-Subversive/dp/B003ASXDT4

Pens by the pound - you won't care about losing them: $10 for 2lbs of pens; about 100 misprinted pens.

https://www.sciplus.com/p/TWO-POUNDS-OF-PENS_46666

Custom pens:

THIS PEN STOLEN FROM /U/STATICTACO BECAUSE I'M A THIEF

u/blindingdawn · 2 pointsr/WTF
u/genog · 2 pointsr/WTF
u/GetBumRushedMate · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
u/imustbbored · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Baby and mommy, suits us just fine. She is 20 months now so really a toddler but she still has a bit of baby (and baby smell!) in her. I look at the newborn pics and I have to tell my ovaries to calm down so I guess she's a big girl now! Okay i'm babbling.

So little miss thing is obsessed with Kipper the Dog, she has gotten into Clifford the Big Red Dog a lot and she digs some other stuff, but when it comes down to it Kipper is her guy, so how about this book for her item.

I like to write, I like the act of putting pen to paper, and a I love cool pens, ever since I got my brother one of these I have wanted one but can't justify it lol

My husband and I get no date time because of those meddling kids (I can say kids, as in plural, because I have a bichon that is like my little boy :)

u/RayseBraize · 2 pointsr/EDC

Maybe not the same one but I just found stainless steal sharpies with black grip for about $12.

https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Stainless-Steel-Point-0-8mm/dp/B0067VHVNA

u/AllOfTimeAndSpace · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'm in school too. I actually just bought most of my textbooks today. Cha-ching! Had to get my husbands as well. Sigh, one of my classes has FOUR textbooks for it this coming semester. I go to the University of Victoria and I am working on two degrees right now. I'm primarily finishing up my Anthropology degree. I should be done that at the end of next summer. However, I am also working on my Psychology degree. I'm not officially listed as being in Psychology but the advisor said I can start working on the classes I need for it for when I'm done anthro. It will take about another two years to finish my Psych degree. I actually just finished my summer semester up and got pretty good grades! I got an A in my developmental psychology course, an A- in my cultural anth course, and a B in my archaeology course. I am not a fan of archaeology. Still, I could have done better.

One neat thing about my school is that it tends to have a broad-based curriculum. For instance, with anthropology when you go off to graduate school you tend to specialize in something. You can specialize in medical anthropology or just in cultural in general, or you could specialize in archaeology in general or in coastal archaeology, etc. At UVic it is broad so your MA in anthro is your MA in anthro. You don't really have a speciality. Instead, you have to take courses and learn stuff from all the main disciplines.

This pen would help me out a lot as it's pretty comfortable to write with and I take a lot of notes at school and talk to a lot of people where I have to take notes. Anthropology and psychology equals a lot of writing!

These notebooks would be fantastic because in anthro we have to journal a lot and keep field notes and just, as I mentioned, write a lot. And these are fantastic quality and don't break quickly like others I've used.

Finally, these thank you notes would be amazing as I sometimes get bursaries and need to write thank you cards. Or these pens would be helpful as we have to make a stupid amount of posters in anthropology. Yes, I actually prefer writing a paper to doing up a poster. We get marks on how visually appealing it is as well as how relevant it is.

I think all of the stuff I listed can be found in my stationery/art folder if I win. :) Any one of the item would be a huge help in my school career. It's a shame that it's so expensive to go, still, I am grateful for the opportunity to do so.

u/cbb002 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I came in second place in a hotdog eating contest one time.... it was my first eating contest to ever be in. I actually wish I had the chance to be in more.. by the way I'm new here

Wish List Item

u/Applzor · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

I got myself a Lamy Al-star a few years ago and it has been absolutely amazing and I think I'm at the stage where I would like to shell out a little bit for something fancier.

I had a look around online for some different styles that I might like and settled on something a bit minimalist and preferably matte black.

Some that have caught my eye are the
Lamy Unic,
Visconti Homo Sapien and the
Custom Bamboo, but obviously these are quite expensive.

At this stage I was going to go with the
MUJI Aluminium or the Lamy CP1 since they are in a realistic price range for me (less than $200AUD).

I would love some advice or recommendations for others since I'm still very new to the scene and still learning about the different brands.

u/Melusedek · 2 pointsr/proED

Muji Aluminum body

It's beautiful and slick and sexy and so satisfying to use (plus any other s words I can't think of).

u/k_uger · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

This was my initial thought. Safaris are definitely hard to kill, but a little too expensive to be handing to a young child. 599 would hopefully be almost as durable and only a couple bucks each. Get an 8 pack on Amazon right now for under 10 bucks, that should last till middle school.

u/Calligraphee · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

This is the pack I bought! The price has actually one down a lot since I bought them in August; they were around $15 then.

u/xdauphine · 2 pointsr/Coloring

Staedtler's fineliners come in a pack of 36
for 47$ on amazon, thats the biggest pack I've seen. On my wishlist :)

u/p_cc1 · 2 pointsr/uAlberta

Depends on your personal preference. First, you need to decide if you prefer ball point or felt tip. You also need to consider if you want a wide range of colours.

I have come to love fine felt tip because the come in so many colours, as colour coding my notes helps me remember more from my studying. Staedtler Triplus Fineliners is what I use, and yes, I like them so much I bought the 36 pack. These do not smudge unless you are writing on glossy paper. However, if your page of felt pen written notes get wet, it turns into an illegible page of tie-dye.

Some people like ballpoint better because it makes for smoother pen strokes but I can't speak to best ballpoint brands as I don't use ballpoint often.

u/SaucyMcSaucyPants · 2 pointsr/LSD
u/tunelesspaper · 2 pointsr/TheLastAirbender

Try pens. I like these.

u/FuzzyGoldfish · 2 pointsr/BrushCalligraphy

I've tried a lot of the pens out there. When I was starting out, stiffer pens like the pentel fude pens, Kuretake Fudegokochi, Zebra Fude, or some of the finer tombow were much easier to control. Later I branched out to larger tips like Ecoline, the Tombow dual-tips and the Kuretake Fudebiyori (and a bunch of other random pen types!) but those smaller, stiffer pens remain my recommendation for beginners.

u/face-paint · 2 pointsr/PenmanshipPorn
u/AriArbitrary1 · 2 pointsr/BrushCalligraphy
u/rethenut · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Awesome picks.

This is also a good collection:

u/hypnotwist · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

Try this Muji I found on Amazon, the Canadian version. I feel the exchange rate struggle.

u/crabsintrees · 2 pointsr/EDC
u/Daredevilv · 2 pointsr/Journaling

a uniball signo in white! you can get them off amazon in a 3 pack here!
they are good pens, if a little broad.

u/jfnpa · 2 pointsr/drawing

Uni-Ball UM-153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen - White - by Uni-ball (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KK6X7CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FHhvDb8YQN1JC

u/LaurenShisler · 2 pointsr/Watercolor

These are what I use! I like them cause you can use water with them to dull the white down. Kind of like a Gouache
https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-153-Signo-Broad-Point/dp/B00KK6X7CW

u/splim · 2 pointsr/drawing

Thank you! The values I used two Copic grayscale markers and used a white gel pen for the highlights. The line art was done with a Pentel ink brush

u/Noob_at_drawing · 1 pointr/learnart
u/pinklocation · 1 pointr/Journaling

Ohh! I got mine on amazon. 36 colors for like $20!

Edit: The Le Pen pack is 24 colors for almost $30.

u/channing173 · 1 pointr/pens

Yeah, that's a Muji Fountian Pen

Here are the refills

And a converter if you want bottled ink

I have one in a fine point and it writes wonderfully, good find!

u/grokforpay · 1 pointr/Scams

Amazon sells many. If you're looking for a starter pen, I really like the Muji fountain pen (https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Aluminum-Body-Fountain-Pen/dp/B00K2T9DGG). You can buy ink cartridges, or if you want to really get into it, buy a "ink converter" into which you can load your own ink.

u/kenmai9 · 1 pointr/mechmarket

as red jinx stated, pink post it and white pen:

https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-153-Signo-Broad-Point/dp/B00KK6X7CW

cheers

u/owls_ · 1 pointr/femalefashionadvice

i asked my brother for these. i also own an assortment of these in a bunch of different colours. and these black ones. I got most of mine from Curry's which is a store here in Canada (I don't know if they ship elsewhere, sorry!) but I know Michaels has brush pens as well :) I always tend to check out instagrammers to see what pens they're using. This woman uses a wide range of them, it says what the pen is in the comment of the vid. If you're looking into learning how to brush pen she also sells worksheets. Have fun!! If you have any other q's lemme know

u/tryitout1983 · 1 pointr/handlettering

Tombow Dual Brush is great ‘large brush’ for beginners. I would say first do lots of practice with small brush pens and then move to ink and nibs. Tombow Fudenosuke ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M71S9DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2pv3AbQ543M8T ) or Pentel Sign Pen ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EN0HCH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_qGOz3EhHHfH49 ) are great small pen options. And when you feel ready for upgrade, hunt 513 nib and sumi black ink would be great.
Nibs - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BYT4DE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rtv3AbPZNAD77
Pen Holder - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BYU1BI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Utv3AbJBGTJV4
Sumi Ink - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AMLR8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.tv3AbBVQG8T2
Hope this will be helpful!

u/blackunycorn · 1 pointr/santashelpers

A good set of pens is really fun for creative types. Pentel SignPens (either these or these) are fantastic. Sakura and Stabilo make great ones as well. I like previously offered highlighter ideas and love my new see-through ones that I linked there. Also what about a set of sketch pencils?

What about some paracord and accessories for making guinea pig leashes? There are tons of sites that tell how to make them, she might be into it.

I also just recently got a little more into makeup and found an AMAZING set of cheap makeup brushes as a starter set - These and I'm actually getting them for my 18 yo niece for Christmas.

Best of luck!

u/westoneng · 1 pointr/pens

I have the same pen. It is a Mugi fountain pen. Takes standard international cartrages. You also can buy this international ink Converter and use your own fountain pen ink!

u/coffeepandatime · 1 pointr/Handwriting

Thank you! It's a work in progress. I really appreciate your comment.

Those pens are Pentel 筆touchサインペン(fude touch sign pen) SES 15C. I live in Japan at the moment so they are available at most stores that sell stationary and writing supplies.)

I think this is the equivalent version they sell in America.

Pentel Sign Pen

u/pyramidValley · 1 pointr/fountainpens

oh man bummer. I was going to buy it sometime this month. Does that mean the seller messed up on the amazon page? (honestly that 3rd pic is a pretty fine line, but cant really tell)

u/raptastrophe · 1 pointr/fountainpens

Oh, I wasn't aware of its discontinuation, although -- if the only thing that's stopping you is the availability -- it seems some pens are still around on Amazon.

u/joshyvero · 1 pointr/BrushCalligraphy

Thanks! I used the Pentel Fude Touch Brush Pen in Gold.

https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Assorted-Colors-Marker-SES15CPC12/dp/B01EN0HCH6

u/punklian · 1 pointr/learnart

Here you go!

Uni-Ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen - White - Pack of 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KK6X7CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7MjxCbJYHAGWT

u/somekindabonita · 1 pointr/fountainpens

https://www.amazon.com/Jinhao-Fountain-Diversity-Transparent-Unique/dp/B00L95MIJQ

$11 for 8 pens. I absolutely love them, they are so much fun to write with.

u/penormarker · 1 pointr/fountainpens

What the heck, Are those Jinhao 599s from the 8 piece set?
https://www.amazon.com/Jinhao-Fountain-Diversity-Transparent-Unique/dp/B00L95MIJQ/
Are they any good? OMG they got a set of platinum preppys for $15 too. I might bite on this too.

u/Prime67 · 1 pointr/fountainpens

There's lots of items on Amazon where you get 4 or 5 wing sung or jinhao pens for like $10-15.


These

Or these


Or maybe these..

u/estvisus · 1 pointr/Watercolor

Hi, I use the Uni-ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen, white although I will soon start also using the Uni Pc-1MR Posca Marker Ultra Fine White once I purchase it since the pen I currently use does not spread too well on some work.

u/imalittleweird · 1 pointr/hobonichi
u/DerangedGoose · 1 pointr/fountainpens

I purchased an orange 599 with the knockoff Lamy nib and it was alright, but did have skipping problems.

I just bought this 8 pack of 599a pens for $14 shipped prime. If I can get most of these serviceable, I will be set!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L95MIJQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

u/LieutenantWeinberg · 1 pointr/Pen_Swap
u/CamoAndCrowns · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I do glam planning so I usually say Etsy Gift Cards since that's where I buy my stickers but since Amazon doesn't sell those (they should get on that) I found these Staedtler Pens and actually need them really badly since my gel pens don't write well on the shiny stickers I buy. They're in my Planner Wishlist

I used to draw and stuff in my planners when I was little before the glam planning trend happened. It's relaxing for me to do on sundays to plan the next week and makes me want to stay organized since it's fun for me and I'm super girly and love designing!

Artsy for life

u/hellosquirtle · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I personally use Colored Pencils. They do have these http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Color-Pen-Assorted-S360-36/dp/B001E6F108/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458885355&sr=8-2&

Someone posted in the questions about color bleed on coloring books.

I found these too http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VY9U9W0/ref=s9_hps_bw_g229_i1

u/FiniteDeer · 1 pointr/bulletjournal

You can easily fix mistakes like that with a white pen- I use this one: Uni-Ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KK6X7CW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Matches my leutchturm paper perfectly.

u/monstersof-men · 1 pointr/muacjdiscussion

Sooooo I just discovered this and I am contemplating buying it.

I am a sucker for stationery and I have the 10 pack and 20 pack of Staedtler pens, but I honestly use them so much that buying a 36 pack wouldn't be a waste.

However... my sister just visited the Toronto Muji store for me, and is bringing back a shitload of pens from there next week.

But...

I'm so conflicted! I'm wondering if I should buy it for myself in March, or something, and if I still want it then it would be worth it. But I've also planned that for a new purse and a new wallet, too... and honestly... I can afford to buy it now, I just feel guilty about buying it now! :(

u/Captain_Phil · 1 pointr/TalesFromThePizzaGuy

I use a check presenter and a G-2 for credit card receipts, it makes signing for credit cards so much faster and the customers ~90% of the time remember to clip the pen back to the presenter before handing it back.

Check Presenter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181387485576

Pen: http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-Extra/dp/B00006JNJ8

u/Draco_Dormiens · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

-a hammock because the outdoors is awesome

-this sharpie is amazing

-these pens, although a little pricey, are AMAZING. Additionally, you can get refills for them on Amazon and those are inexpensive

-best coloring pencils imho

-Some really awesome book series one, two, three and four

-for math, here's some sodoku

-Some movies: Overboard, When Harry Met Sally, Burlesque

-Telescope

-Picnic basket

-Spirituality book

-some incense and an awesome fairy burner to go with them

I'll try and add some more later :)

Thanks for the contest

I really really want it! ( $5 and $10

u/fartguru · 1 pointr/Art

pilot g2. nothing special.

u/wpadera · 1 pointr/doodles

I just now saw this comment. Hopefully you haven't died of old age.

Thank you!
I used a black pilot G2 pen, as I do with most of my doodles. They are kind of expensive, but they last a long time.

u/LadySkywalker · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I love these pens I take a stupid amount of notes, since grad school basically has me reading 24/7, and these things are awesome. Perfect grip, perfect ink flow, no bleeding. I love them. And I'm out currently :(

My life lesson is about life. I love to travel, and initially I did it to run away, because I thought there was something grand out there, something more, that somewhere out there we're people and places that were far superior to where I am from. And for a while it did kind of seem that way. Things were magical. Then I found myself working on a vineyard in France. The owners middle aged divorced son was a vile creep who touched me whenever he had the chance and then stole my panties and had the nerve to email me after I'd left asking if I'd come back for them. That's when I realized that people are people wherever you are, there's no escaping that so best learn to deal with people and problems than run away.

I was schooled!

u/annaleaf · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Also. If you really want to start doing this (yay!) I recommend adding these to your wishlist as your starter pens. They are the best for cheaper fine tips, and the colors are so bright. Mix these with a variety of black pens until you find one you like the most... Personally, I am still trying out new black ones, but Pilot G3 makes for a really nice pen for a cheaper end one.

Sorry, I just care a lot about this.

Also, things you can add to your wishlist if you don't want to just go out and buy a bunch of this stuff:

  • A compass to draw beautiful circles

  • Rulers - I have two I use the most, and both are cork-backed

  • A protractor!


    If you do just want to go buy this stuff, everything is on sale right now at walmart and target for back to school, so this is a good time to start :)
u/CourtingEvil · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'm traveling right now! Currently sitting at my gate in the airport, waiting for boarding to begin. I'm very excited to be heading on vacation!

While studying, I like to have something playing in the background. I like to put something light-hearted on, such as Easy A or Bridesmaids. A funny movie is something that can help you relax if you need a break or is something to use as white noise. In terms of study help... color coding always really helped me. I don't know if there's any science behind it, but it definitely helped me with some anxiety associated with testing.

Idiocracy is an awesome movie. It's hard to describe why because it's just sooo good in all respects. I probably like it so much because I totally agree that we're going in that direction... BRAWNDO!

Who needs revision?! Not me! nervous laughter

u/RaayJay · 1 pointr/bulletjournal

I'm actually doing faux calligraphy with the Staedler triplus fineliners . I grabbed myself the 20-pack off amazon

u/RotfangConspiracy2 · 1 pointr/arttocope

Thanks ^ . ^

I used these - triplus fineliners. They take a while but the quality is always much better than thicker pens.

u/city17_dweller · 1 pointr/Coloring

Well, everyone has different preferences, but I'd suggest getting one with pictures (this is lovely and very popular - she might find her friends have got it also, if they color) and one with patterns, (don't have this one personally, picked it at random) so she can decide which she likes to color more.

Fine tip markers like Staedtler, and a set of decent but not top-of-the-line pencils like Prismacolor would be a good start. If that's more than you wanted to spend, a smaller selection would probably be fine, or a cheaper good brand such as Staedtler Noris colors which I personally love. Oh, and get her a pencil sharpener and eraser as stocking fillers :)

[edit for links] - not linking the Staedtler Noris colour pencils because I'm in the UK and am not sure the Amazon.com ones are exactly the same.

u/Shenaniganz08 · 1 pointr/medicalschool

There is a reason those pens are so cheap, they suck for note taking. They are great for comic books sketching but the nib is so weak that if you press too hard it ruins the pen. I found the best pens for annotating First Aid were Staedler Triplus pens

They come in way more colors, don't dry out and are very sturdy

u/IthacanPenny · 1 pointr/Professors

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner are most similar to ultra fine tip sharpies without any bleed through at all. They are superb.

I personally find that I am quickest at writing with shitty old bic sticks. But I do love my red ballpoint ink, wouldn’t create an answer key without one!

u/Toshokan · 1 pointr/drawing

Thank you for the reply. I have some questions if you don't mind.

> Staedtler pigment liners ($20)


It looks like there's fiber tipped and metal clad tipped ones. I think the metal ones would hold up better, but I really have no experience.

http://www.amazon.com/Triplus-Fineliner-Pens-Metal-Assorted/dp/B0007OEE7E/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425349204&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=Staedtler+pigment+liners+%28%2420%29

http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Triplus-Color-Fiber-323SB20P/dp/B000KJP7HM/ref=pd_sim_op_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0FXXXBGH2Q80QP3C0VXY

What's wrong with spiral pads? I was thinking something I could fold over or just lay flat completely would be better especially since I'm left handed.

Thanks again for your time and help!

u/little-bun · 1 pointr/AskWomen

The Staedtler Triplus Fineliner is my all time favorite. I'm all about porous point pens because they don't smear and for whatever reason make my handwriting infinitely better than any other pen. I followed a bunch of study blogs on tumblr when I was in school and all the people that had the best handwriting and cutest notes swore by these pens. I especially love how many colors they have and the convenient carry case that turns into a stand.

u/BZWingZero · 1 pointr/AskReddit

What kind of pen are you using? I found my handwriting went from chicken scratch to legible once I got a fountain pen. They require exactly zero pressure to write with as the ink is drawn via capillary action to the paper. After writing with one for awhile, the few times I still use a ballpoint remains readable

I recommend trying a Pilot Varsity. Individual pens run about $3 from the office supply store. Just keep in mind fountain pen ink is water soluble; if the paper gets wet, the ink gets washed off.

u/acenarteco · 1 pointr/writing

I'm replying to you so people who may be interested have a place to start:

My favorite fountain pens for beginners that are super cheap are Pilot Varsity. They're disposable and you can get a pack of them for pretty cheap on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Disposable-Fountain-Assorted-90029/dp/B00092PRCA

They can also be brought on planes (I know--I just flew with one and it didn't leak). It's seriously a huge difference to write with a fountain pen vs ballpoint or felt or gel or whatever.

u/Travelbug73 · 1 pointr/interestingasfuck

You could start with disposable colors. http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Disposable-Fountain-Assorted-90029/dp/B00092PRCA

Then move on to the others mentioned earlier. If ink color is interesting, join ink drop from Goulet pens. 5 new ink color samples every month. But you will need a pen with a converter at that point. I don't always clean my ink completely as it is nice sometimes to see the transition of colors. Careful though, some inks don't play well together. Hope she enjoys it. PM me if you have any questions.

u/Its_just_jeff · 1 pointr/EDC

Since there are some fellow fountain pen fans on here... Anyone remember the Pilot Varsity? This was my first fountain pen and though they are disposal, I'd say it's still a great way to try out fountain pen if you're not sure you want to commit to the expensive ones.

u/HEISENBERGMCMETHRAPE · 1 pointr/alternateteens
u/ErrantWhimsy · 1 pointr/self

I just bought some basic Spencerian copy books off of Amazon, along with some pilot varsity fountain pens. I think it was less than $25. So far I am really enjoying it!

I've been thinking learning it with someone else would be awesome, to try to stay accountable on practicing. Interested?

Edit: The books and the pens if anyone is interested.

u/esseffgee · 1 pointr/EDC
  1. Uni-ball Signo 207
  2. Rite in the Rain "Tactical" Memo Book - Not sure what makes it tactical. It's squared, not ruled?
  3. Black Diamond Positron 'biner - So sad, my last one lasted me a couple months shy of 20 years, and it got left in a hotel room, and they wouldn't ship it (with all my keys and junk) back to me.
  4. Loyalty cards
  5. PNY 16GB "Sport" Flash Drive
  6. Nite Ize Red LED Squeeze Light
  7. Name tag from a dearly departed pet
  8. Keys - House, mailbox, and one I never remember what it's for
  9. Keys - bike, fire safe
  10. SecurID fobs for work
  11. Jaybird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - As a hands-free, they are sort of noisy for the other party, but they're great for running, rowing, and just normal wear
  12. HTC One w/ unlimited data plan so I never run out of music when running, rowing, just walking around
  13. Wedding ring - Titanium w/ dinosaur bone, meteorite, and a bit of gold to make it look schmancy
  14. CRKT M16-12ZER - I like orange. Recently picked up an M16-12ZLEK because it was on sale, might swap them in and out
  15. Wallet
  16. Casio PAW5000-1 Atomic Tough Solar Analog Digital Watch - I like orange, didn't want just digital, and admittedly the ABC sensor was total gadget fetishism
  17. Fenix PD32 - because I gave the Surefire E2DL to my wife for walking the dog in the evening, because it's wet-crunchy-noise-making stabby bits are longer and sharper.

    The only real difference between this and the Not-At-Work Edition is the addition of a Springfield Armory XD Sub-Compact 9mm in bi-tone, a Crossbreed Supertuck holster (don't hate; I have had it for about 6 years, and my clips are actually from Theis Holsters because I got Kydex clips initially, and by the time I decided that metal was a better choice they had those crosses all over them), and the subtraction of the fobs for work.
u/RedStag86 · 1 pointr/minimalism

Why is your future pen set so awesome looking? Why am I drawn to it? I want answers!!

I'm a roller ball fan. I will probably use these pens for the rest of my life. But that set is intriguing. I think the fact that the come in a case is what I like so much.

u/carson3456 · 1 pointr/StudentNurse

Here's some things I like that I've ordered for myself that would be good in a gift box.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009E6J52U/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_4 The super sticky notes

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00016AU3K/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A017459625RX007BJKRR6 KAva Stres Relief Tea

http://www.amazon.com/International-Arrivals-Neon-Gelly-Sticks/dp/B00FFIIFH2/ref=pd_rhf_sc_p_img_5 Gel Hilighters

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FDR47E/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_6 (I love these gel pens)

And I'd add a bunch of notecards, empty folders, maybe some advil, and a cute badge holder.

u/escapeorion · 1 pointr/TalesFromYourServer

Uniball Signo 207 are my go-to pen for bar rushes, but if it's a slow shift, I use a cheap glittter pen. Makes our chef smile, because we hand write our tickets.

u/Everettq · 1 pointr/knives

Pretty sure it's a uni-ball Signo 207.

u/SwordOfBraavos · 1 pointr/penaddict

I would say it depends on where they are going. The safest answer is to get them Fisher Space Pens and Field Notes Expedition Editions.
 
The space pen will write anywhere, upside down or high/low altitudes because of the pressurized refills.
 
The FN Expeditions are plasticish paper that is water, rip and acid proof. They come in a 3 pack so 2 packs would be best.
 
If they are not going anywhere crazy, simple Uni-Ball Signo 207 is a perfectly fin and inexpensive pen. And you can get them at a store usually.
 
Then as far as notebooks go i would still go with Field Notes, their regular notebooks would work fine.

u/DexTheDino · 1 pointr/EDC

Just replace the ink in the existing pen. Super simple and highly worth while. link to the refill

u/drstupid · 1 pointr/pens
u/CypressCreekKnives · 1 pointr/EDC

I love the way the flamed titanium wears! All the little snail trails give it a ton of character. Yeah, I lost the pen and a sebenza at the same time. They were both in a pocket slip I made, and the slip slipped right out of my pocket without me knowing. Bad day lol. Here is a link to a fine point black refill

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Space-Pen-SPR4F-Pressurized/dp/B000Z7WVZK

u/calebjasik · 1 pointr/EDC

sweet! Fisher Space Pen SPR4F Black Fine Point Pressurized Refill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z7WVZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BxVACb0Q9KC8B

i love the idea of having my bullet-style space pen for EDC, but I’m really excited to make it actually happen with the fine point refill.

u/sithranger1601 · 1 pointr/pens

Any idea what kind of pen he carries? I don't know about others, but one main aspect that draws my attention to a pen is the size; I avoid anything that feels like large Crayola or sidewalk chalk.

One suggestion would be this A.G. Spalding & Bros. if he doesn't mind the lack of a pocket clip. Otherwise, the rotring Rapid Pro is just as nice - especially with a Fisher refill.

u/FeebleOldMan · 1 pointr/EDC

>2) NO SPAM: (That includes Amazon referral number spam). Spam will be removed and the submitter banned.

Non-referral charitable-donation Amazon link

u/plethoraofpinatas · 1 pointr/EDC
  1. Benchmade 771 - out of production, 154CM blade - aluminum handle w/ Axis lock

  2. Kenneth Cole wallet - very slim and usable for a front pocket wallet.

  3. Tissot PR-50 - also out of production but similar watches are available for the same price. Check for a "sapphire" crystal. It is much more scratch resistant than the "mineral" glass crystals out there.

  4. Leatherman Squirt P4 - a handy multi-tool with: blade/file/pliers/screwdrivers/bottle opener/reamer/etc.

  5. United Defense Pen - a solid and affordable aluminum "defense" pen. When paired with a Fisher Space Pen refill - it writes everywhere: upside down, in freezing conditions, under water, always moves smoothly, etc.

  6. Illuminati Titanium AAA light - because titanium is cool and 115 lumens is bright from a single "AAA" light. This one is using an Energizer lithium battery for extra run time (over an hour on high - way longer on lower settings). For comparison, a regular 2D Maglite is only about 50 lumen.

  7. Zippo lighter - it's a "Zippo". If you need one they are time honored and reliable.

  8. Titanium rings - 40% lighter than steel, just as strong, and 100% more unique.

  9. Titanium clips - Looks like they are out of the Ti McGizmo's.

  10. Custom engraved tag: $25.00 total, I had to have 5 tags made (to make the minimum) so I gave out a few gifts since I only wanted two (I added friends' numbers for their tags). I don't remember the name of the engraving company unfortunately. Some pet stores (Petco) have machines that do single engravings for "pet tags" that would work perfect for a keychain i.d. and only cost around $5.


    Edit: If anyone is curious, everything looks pretty much the same after three years except the Squirt's anodizing is a little chipped up. Black leather dye, Lexol leather conditioner, and polishing compound helps to maintain the shiny look. Also maybe don't put your Benchmade in the washer/dryer - that is hard on the bead blast finishing and also really aggravating when you realize it is not just a metal button from your jeans making the noise.
u/biocs_nerd · 1 pointr/climbharder

Quite honestly I've never found the data I've accumulated to be concrete enough to warrant further analysis. My gym's V5 is not yours, for instance. Even a V5 at my crag isn't the same as yours.

I really like the Leuchtturnm1917. It's pricey, but it:

  • Has a table of contents. I use this to track the page numbers for a given week.
  • Has a string to mark your current position
  • Has a (sadly) optional pen loop to keep my favourite pen close by
  • Nice feeling paper. This is just one of those things that bugs the hell out of me. A notebook with crappy paper just irritates me at a spiritual level.

    Outside of this I keep a Google spreadsheet tracking general numbers. E.g. records for certain exercises, how many problems of certain grades I do (rough indicator of progress for certain goals).
u/skalpelis · 1 pointr/pens
u/gavmcg92 · 1 pointr/Journaling

I picked it up on Amazon.

u/VeryShibes · 1 pointr/Showerthoughts

> I carried a parker for decades... I kept the parkers long enough to be worth buying refill cartridges

This guy Parkers. Only pen I've ever put a refill cartridge in myself, by the way.

As for your question /u/TheRealChrisIrvine the basic, low end stainless steel Parker Jotter ballpoint pen is currently $9.97 on Amazon Prime and uses the same refill cartridges as Parkers costing 10x as much

u/xAdakis · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Paper-Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils

They are cheap and I have never had one fail.

Sharpie Fine Point Pen

I love these things. All other fine point pens I have had tend to leak or tend to create dots of ink on the paper. These have leaked a couple of times, but I could explain that by either putting too much pressure on them in my pocket or letting them get too hot.

The come in different colors as well.

u/socalgreengal · 1 pointr/notebooks

The Jetstream is a great choice. Another great one that my lefty friends like is the Sharpie Pen -- it dries instantly and does not smear (these: https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Pens-Fine-Point-Black/dp/B001B66DXU/ )

u/ImSchland · 1 pointr/EDC

I use and carry a Fischer Space Pen simply for how little space it takes up in my pocket. And, for a ballpoint, it writes pretty well and consistently. I’ve definitely gotten my money’s worth out of it and have used it quite a bit. I will say to definitely buy the color/style you really want, be sure you’ll have this thing on you quite a bit if you buy one.

As for the pen that I actually use the most, I love Sharpie fine pens like these: https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Plastic-Point-Resistant-1742663/dp/B001B66DXU/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1549391560&sr=1-4&keywords=sharpie+pen

While a little pricier for a disposable pen, I find that they last for a good amount of time, the ink quality is fantastic and dries very quickly. I’m a lefty, so this is great for me so that I don’t get an inky-pinky at work. I can’t say the same for the Space Pen, as much as I like it, as it’s still a pressurized ball point.

u/kitchenperks · 1 pointr/TalesFromYourServer

Sharpie Pen Fine Point Pen, 12 Black Pens (1742663) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B66DXU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_u1nzwb4SF8ZD6

This is now my favorite pen. Works like crap when signing carbon copies, but it's smooth and lightweight. Has a similar bold writing style like the G2 pens. These pens are my personal pens, they do not get handed out.

u/kristinw18 · 1 pointr/GetStudying

I experience the same thing, my hand cramps up and hurts if I try to ignore it. Unfortunately I don't have much advice since I haven't been able to overcome it myself. Maybe try using something different to write with, like switching types of pens or pencils to find one that is easier on your hand. So far the easiest I've found is the Sharpie brand pens.

u/geoffreyp · 1 pointr/writing

Amen OP. I'd struggled with the craft of writing until I started writing by hand.

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I love the way it forces me to rewrite. As in not being able to just delete a word or two and continue on, which makes the page look messy. I stated rewriting sentences, just to change a word, and rewriting paragraphs just to change a sentence. It made it all flow so much better.

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My hand writing was laughably terrible just a few years ago, but one year and almost 300,000 words later it's actually respectable - I get compliments on it all the time.

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I also find it helps with writers block. If I can't figure out what to write next, or if I don't like what I wrote, but don't know how to fix it, I just go back and start rewriting, just working on copying the same words as neatly and carefully as I can. And before you know it, I'm off again.

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OP, others, what do you write with? I'm a huge fan of the Sharpie fine point.

u/ktrezzi · 1 pointr/fountainpens

Ahh allright, dude, that's even worse what I did there :D

I think I'd go with the Pilot Metropolitan which I mentioned in this comment already :)

Or the fine Preppy black


Or of course, any other suggestions? ;)

u/hookbill2 · 1 pointr/fountainpens

platinum preppy is a good starter (less than $5USD) it's clear, refillable, good quality. Or Pilot Metro for about $15USD


[Preppy] (https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Fountain-Preppy-Black-PPQ-200-/dp/B001H0CEM4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474462189&sr=8-1&keywords=platinum+preppy)

u/partyjudgejudy · 1 pointr/fountainpens

What do you mean by 0.3? Is this the right one?

u/GaryTheSuperSnail · 1 pointr/Handwriting

Pilot G2 is always a good pen. I also like the pilot precise V5. It is a roller ball pen, so it feels a little smoother than other ball point pens. I use fountain pens. Pilot Metropolitan or Lamy Safari is a great place to start out, but if you want to spend even less money the Platinum Preppy is a popular starter pen. In the long run a bottle of ink will be cheaper than a ton of disposable pens.

u/browniebiznatch · 1 pointr/fountainpens

It is, but I've had issues with the nib. Try this

u/Haccordian · 1 pointr/fountainpens

https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Fountain-Preppy-Black-PPQ-200/dp/B001H0CEM4

That one? I can't see where I would get a converter for it. I don't want to be buying refills.

u/slybird · 1 pointr/EDC

On the road I carry a black Uniball Jetstream or black Pilot G2 Mini when size is an issue. The Jetstream writes great and the Mini is small, but mostly they are cheap I will not be upset if I leave them behind. I don't carry a pencil, but if I did it would be a wood #2.

u/Blastercorps · 1 pointr/pens

Oh, just see what all the options are. Is that like a 0.7mm pen, a 0.3mm fine pen, and a 0.5mm pencil? Some multi pens you can swap out the refills so it may not match the label. The contents don't matter too much, it's a decent pen you have there in the $30 range. It's not the cheap bics you see with elementary school teachers, heh.

u/PoorYarga · 1 pointr/bulletjournal

I hate having to switch pens, it gives me flashbacks of primary school where we had to check each others' homework for errors, and everyone started alternating in increasingly convoluted patterns for the little checkmarks we had to put, until our teacher forbade us from using different colors. I use one of these sort of pens for color. Not this exact one, the one I have is a random store-brand, and the quality isn't exactly very good usually, but it means I can swap color really quickly without having to scour through different pens, lose caps and carry around entire sets, since I'm almost always on the move when using my bujo.

u/Sieberella · 1 pointr/Wishlist

Buy these. I am shit at math, but with these I can have a color code so I can tell what step is first, second....

It really helps with being able to take notes and can make it so anyone can look at them and help. I can take some pics of my math notes tomorrow if you want.

u/jdeere_man · 1 pointr/funny

Bic still sells [that exact pen](bic 4-color ballpoint pen, medium point (1.0mm), assorted inks, 3-count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JFR8Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zIwWBbXS43QNF). Hasn't changed a bit

u/WatchYourTone · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

MORE CAFFEINE IS ALWAYS WELCOME.

You can never go wrong with a BIC Four-Color Pen It's functional AND sexy. Good for hours of notes, from the toes to the throat.

And if you want the world to know you mean business, look no further than the Lisa Frank brand Trapper Keeper brand Binder. A constant reminder that you're a good time finder.

Getting down to the floor plan, you need a Miniature Trash Can to be the suavest of the trash man.


u/whoman560 · 1 pointr/wholesomememes

If you are looking to start calligraphy I would highly recommend just taking the plunge and purchasing some cheap calligraphy pens. They aren't super expensive and while you can just do faux-calligraphy with a ball point pen I have found that there is something about having a dedicated pen that makes me so much more motivated. If you are interested in Gothic calligraphy I personally love the Pilot Parallel pens for their ease of use and portability. Good luck on finding something artsy to do!

edit: grammar

u/LittlestKitten · 1 pointr/DecidingToBeBetter

I started over winter break, so sometime in January, and I used this workbook by Margaret Shepherd to teach myself :) I wrote this with the [2.4mm Pilot Parallel] (http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Parallel-Calligraphy-Cartridges-90051/dp/B002RJLS0S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395198034&sr=8-2&keywords=2.4+pilot+parallel) I got it from my awesome 100th Exchange Extravangza Santa, /u/niashux, last week! I absolutely adore it!

How about yourself? Do you write calligraphy? :)

u/Appa_YipYip · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

A pen like this falls under both Art Supplies and Writing!

It's also my $10 item on my artsy wishlist :p

An awesome $5 gift would be this eBook!

Thanks for the contest! I really really want it!

u/itsgo · 1 pointr/oddlysatisfying

That's a Pilot parallel pen, used for calligraphy! Pretty neat.

u/monopticon · 1 pointr/Calligraphy

After your suggestions my current amazon cart for her is:

Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Pointed Pen and Brush Pen Lettering

Hand Lettering for Relaxation: An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art

Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad, Medium Surface, 9"x12" Glue Bound, 50 Sheets

Rhodia No.16 A5 6 x 8 1/4 80 Sheet, Dot Pad.

Tombow 56191 Advanced Lettering Set.

Pilot Parallel Pen 2-Color Calligraphy Pen Set, with Black and Red Ink Cartridges in 2.4mm Nib size and 3.8mm Nib size with extra 12 assorted colors cartridges and 12 black cartridges. I assume the cartridges are not dependent on nib size as that would be infuriatingly stupid. Only dependent on the brands pen circumference? Correct me if I am wrong on that.

Hopefully that's pretty comprehensive but as far as speedball goes these are the texts I've found:

Speedball Textbook 24th Edition for $8.67.

Speedball Textbook: For Pen and Brush Lettering, 20th Edition for $113.35.

The Speedball Textbook, a comprehensive Guide to Pen and Brush Lettering, 23rd, Twenth-Third Edition for $51.01 new.

Did you have a specific edition in mind? A lot of the ones I'm seeing on amazon vary greatly as shown above.

u/ricctp6 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Sure! Here’s the link. They also have a set of different tips.

u/zombytes · 1 pointr/oddlysatisfying

You can also get a pack of 4 on Amazon for $25 or single pens for $7

u/re_fields · 1 pointr/fountainpens

I'm not sure when Pilot started including them, but I got my via Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RJLS0S/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_-yiTDbHFTAPRE) 2-3 years ago. Perhaps it depends on the packaging?

u/Eseoh · 1 pointr/Calligraphy

In calligraphy we don't call them fonts, but rather scripts, and this particular script would be considered in the Blackletter/Gothic category and Textura Quadrata more specifically.
Here is a link to one specific exemplar, and there are many other variations as well.

Other types of blackletter include Fraktur and Batarde. Each individual has their own slight variations of scripts so we call a persons unique interpretation to a script their hand. Hope this explains some of the basics. If you're interested in learning I'd suggest getting a simple fountain pen such as a Pilot Parallel 3.8mm to start off with some extra ink cartridges and see how you like it. If you decide to get serious in your endeavors a dip pen is very satisfying and a lot more true to the art. If you have any questions feel free to ask anyone here.

P.S. the wiki here has some great exemplars - the term we use for complete alphabets in a specific script- that you can use to study and practice with.

u/dragonblade629 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This is not as cheap as I had expected, but it is Prime enabled.

u/verylate · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

:cough: pilot parallel pens :cough:

u/Zyrthofar · 1 pointr/Calligraphy

Last week, I bought a Pilot Parallel 1.5mm (10$), refills of black ink (4$), and some non-related book to get the total to over 25$ for free shipping on amazon.ca. (I live in Quebec).

The Pilot Parallel is suggested for beginners in the wiki. I've been using it for two evenings, and I love it so far :).

u/fountain_pain · 1 pointr/Handwriting

I'd recommend Pilot Parallel. If you want other colors you'll need bottled inks and Pilot CON-50 converters to refill.

u/loansindi · 1 pointr/elianscript

I went with this pen marketed as a calligraphy product, so hopefully it'll be an okay place to start. The line mostly has positive reviews, and cartridges seem to be relatively inexpensive, so I'm hoping it turns out to be a worthwhile investment.

u/Zamiewithazee · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Mmm I DEFINITELY know what you mean. I can never write with just one sheet of paper; it needs to be lovingly padded underneath.

I've always loved the way papermate pens felt and how sleek they look. The retractable ones are the nicest in my opinion since I just LOVE making the clicking noise :3

For more novelty/aesthetic looking pens, I'd suggest the retro pens from Kikkerland, or the "Borrow My Pen" set from some other sort of seller. Knock Knock also has these funny pens that are very sturdy and on the inky side, but they come in certain phrases like "The Bitch Pen", "The WTF Pen", "Get Crap Done Pen", and "The Procrastination Pen", though the amazon seller doesn't seem to have it.

ALSO! Nice note pads/to do lists are a MUST in an office! Knock Knock has tons of neat-o looking ones. ;D

u/bobk2 · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

There are pens you can purchase that are embarrassing to borrow, ostensibly from proctologists, sex-change clinics, hair replacement clubs, etc.

u/PolkaDotLillie · 1 pointr/funny

You can get a whole pack of these to raise eyebrows when someone asks to borrow a pen

http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-BORROW-PEN-Subversive/dp/B003ASXDT4

u/aznassassin158 · 1 pointr/funny

Those are joke pens. Your friend just trolled you.

u/goosebyrd · 1 pointr/PenmanshipPorn

I just bought a Conklin Herringbone with EF nib, and Pilot Iroshizuku ink. All-time favorite pen now!

u/Phillije · 1 pointr/fountainpens

On Amazon UK they range from around £12-18.

For example this Shin Kai is £12.67, whereas this Kon Peki is £18.68.

u/Wthermans · 1 pointr/Showerthoughts

I had a bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku that I refilled at work regularly.

There are people who enjoy good pens ( cough r/fountainpens *cough ) and good inks.

There are dozens of us! DOZENS

u/iamheero · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

Have fun! I'd also recommend getting something fun for your first ink, boring ink makes for boring writing. Something like this is probably the most recommended blue ink that's readily available, and it's like $16 right now.

u/Alveeno · 1 pointr/fountainpens

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MVKFRW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is this a generally well liked ink? I bought a bottle and I seem to like it, wondering what other people think about it before I buy more lol.

u/IanMacHiver · 1 pointr/EDC

There are steel barrels available for sharpies. Or just buy it presteel barreled like this one;: https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Stainless-Steel-Point-0-8mm/dp/B0067VHVNA

u/dementedkat · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Fancy sharpie pen is fancy!!

Sauce thingamabobs would be nice to throw in my lunch kit.

Write On!

PMing soon!

u/iynque · 1 pointr/EDC

The old style is all metal when the cap is on. The newer one has a black plastic ring where the closed cap meets the body of the pen. Among other differences.

Old: Sharpie 1747388 Stainless Steel Fine Point Permanent Marker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001V9LQLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KueizbX2K3ZJ8

Current: Sharpie Stainless Steel Grip Pen, Fine Point (0.8mm), Black, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067VHVNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3teizb61AJYG0 EDIT: Okay, this one has the pen tip, not the marker tip, but I'm pretty sure the refill cartridges are interchangeable.

u/JaggedOne · 1 pointr/EDC

There is another one on Amazon for $4. Looks almost the same, not sure what the difference (other than price) is.

u/PixelWave · 1 pointr/pens

I live in the u.k so I just get them off amazon. It's not my main pen so I don't have to refill it often.

Link to pen

Link to refills

They're probably cheaper if you live in the U.S.

u/PippyDickling · 1 pointr/EDC

One cheaper sharpie pens use the same refill, as in the entire grip, ink and pen assembly are identical it's only the body that's different. They're cross compatible. I'm talking about the ones with the same body shape but made of plastic, I just steal them from my coworkers or buy the pen from Amazon, take the refill from the old one, put my old refills in the new one and return it back. $5 at the moment
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067VHVNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EVMTAbGACZQ28

u/closedrop7 · 1 pointr/EDC

I use a a sharpie pen stylo http://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Stainless-Steel-Point-1800702/dp/B0067VHVNA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1453771072&sr=8-5&keywords=sharpie+pen+stylo

But I also just clip it in my pocket next to my knife and keys. A small issue if you use the field notes expedition at any point you'll have some smearing if you rub the writing any.

u/lotrouble · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Thanks for the contest!

but wait, there's more!

u/zemnl · 1 pointr/fountainpens

The silver one is a Muji link

edit: added link

u/schizofriendinya · 0 pointsr/schizophrenia

Here are a couple of the water filters for the outdoors.

https://www.amazon.com/H2O-Straw-Personal-Bag-Successfully-Philippines-Contaminated/dp/B00GURRIFM


https://www.amazon.com/Filtration-Etekcity-Emergency-Equipment-filtration/dp/B010DF2NZ6


https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Water-Bottle-Integrated-Filter/dp/B01KVO6NTQ

Here are some books and a couple by Dr Stanislav Grof. Hes very well studied and well spoken dealing with the mind, emotions and basically everything that has to do with our Being. If ur wife enjoys psychology at all then she'll find Grof interesting i imagine. im also guessing that people from the rainbow gathering have heard about him or have read some of his stuff since it attracts those minds sometimes. he definitely has some far out ideas, but if u start to think about what he says and do ur own reasearch and/or experiments some of it might start to make sense or click.

https://www.alibris.com/Psychology-of-the-Future-Lessons-from-Modern-Consciousness-Research-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/7703007?matches=19

https://www.alibris.com/When-the-Impossible-Happens-Adventures-in-Non-Ordinary-Reality-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/9235039?matches=31

https://www.alibris.com/Spiritual-Emergency-When-Personal-Transformation-Becomes-a-Crisis-Stanislav-Grof/book/6270281?matches=28

https://www.alibris.com/The-Cosmic-Game-Explorations-of-the-Frontiers-of-Human-Consciousness-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/1354505?matches=12

https://www.alibris.com/The-Consciousness-Revolution-A-Transatlantic-Dialogue-Two-Days-with-Stanislav-Grof-Ervin-Laszlo-and-Peter-Russell-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/35078047?matches=14

https://www.alibris.com/The-Stormy-Search-for-the-Self-Understanding-and-Living-with-Spiritual-Emergency-Christina-Grof/book/29108457?matches=16

https://www.alibris.com/Autobiography-of-a-Yogi-Paramahansa-Yogananda/book/513970?matches=406

https://www.alibris.com/The-Undiscovered-Self-Carl-Gustav-Jung/book/6916271?matches=241

Here are the Darn Tough socks and they are more expensive than i remember. Still worth it to buy at least one pair though since u can mail them back for a brand new pair whenever!

https://darntough.com/collections/womens-lifestyle

Here is the Pilot G2 pen. and id suggest getting the 20 count of them since its ten dollars more and u get 20 pens instead of 1 lol. plus a bunch of fun colors, although it might be a hassle to carry all those around.

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Roller-12-Pieces-31002/dp/B00006JNJ8

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Assorted-Colors-Gel-Count/dp/B00N5IO30W

Hope this helps!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysEM3ojgMfk&list=PLG6RTsqCGTO_qeWvw8Q5n3UBIYZaBJMzD&index=46

u/whittlingcanbefatal · 0 pointsr/dubai

You could easily make your own. Buy a cheap Platinum Preppy fountain pen. They are about $5 US. Or you can get a J Herbin rollerball for about $14. Then fill it with a mixture of lemon juice and water. This link can give you some ideas.

u/da7rutrak · 0 pointsr/DoesAnybodyElse

Absolutely. I always have an uni-ball Jetstream RT pen on me.

u/ablaut · 0 pointsr/pens

I don't think you can remove the refill from just any BIC Stic type ball point. They're not refillable. For the BIC Stic ball points it seems like the tip is jammed into end of the pen and the ink tube would come out without the ball point if you tried to remove it. You need a retractable pen that's specifically refillable. And are those going to be $4 for a pack of 60? This is the product page for the image you linked, and this is the pen that type of refill works with.

Otherwise, if you could find the right spring for that particular refill and a long enough metal pen, then maybe you'd have a lot of options to work with, but generally it seems like a pen refill and a non-refillable pen are not interchangeable.

u/ultos · -1 pointsr/writing

These:

http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Disposable-Fountain-Assorted-90029/dp/B00092PRCA

Are a great way to get into fountain pens. They're disposable, cheap enough to throw away, but good enough (as long as you don't let them dry out) to write comfortably until they're empty. They do have a larger/looser stroke than she may prefer, though.

http://www.amazon.com/uni-ball-KuruToga-Mechanical-Starter-1751934/dp/B0026ICM1E

Hands down one of the best mechanical pencils you can get. You won't see too much a difference writing in cursive, but it's a whole 'nother world for block/print script.

Rhodia and Leuchtturm make some of the best notebooks. If you've got cash and aren't averse to leather, Levenger makes a great disc-binding system that costs maybe $150 to get into. Staples has the Arc system which is compatible, and is maybe $20-$40 to get into.

Good luck!