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Lamy Safari
Edit: LOL, good choice snaggletooth.
I used those Lamy pens during high school and even a bit later... they're great, but since I don't live in Germany (they're German, right ?) it was a pain to find cartridges for them. I had to devise tricky systems to transfer ink from a regular cartridge to an old Lamy one...
Now my go-to pen is the classic bic crystal pen.
I've also been offered a fancy (and expensive) pen, not a Mont Blanc but something similar, and while it's very nice and works great, I'm fine with basic ones.
Art Teitlebaum
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There are converters that let you suck in ink from an inkpot. Much cheaper than those cartridges.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=smUqQZF7VkY
Currently using some rotring "core" pens, though I did use a Tomb Raider edition Waterman for a while (until someone stole it in college).
Funnily enough, I really like Paper Mate's Eraser Mate pens. Not really for the erasable aspect of them, but I find the consistency of the ink easy to work with when drawing.
Funnily enough, I really like Paper Mate's Eraser Mate pens. Not really for the erasable aspect of them, but I find the consistency of the ink easy to work with when drawing.
OP gets it wrong already. I bought a box of the Pilot G-2 because I read so many good reviews about them but they are just plain terrible to write or draw with. Inconsistent, broken lines and faded blacks. They are good if you are looking for a pen that will automatically do dashed lines ala Adobe Illustrator. I switched to a refill from a random Chinese brand (M&G) and put it into the Pilot G-2 and just like that, the pen improved tremendously. Solid, dark black lines, no smears.
This might be either because the box I bought is a bad batch or the G-2 quality worsened recently. I bought one Pilot G-2 years ago and they were just decent, not as bad as it is now.
This might be either because the box I bought is a bad batch or the G-2 quality worsened recently. I bought one Pilot G-2 years ago and they were just decent, not as bad as it is now.
slightconfuse
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The best.
yep love using this
Absolutely in love with Pilot Precise V5 (Extra fine).
Of course, I've done some crazy stuff with just regular Bic pens too;
Of course, I've done some crazy stuff with just regular Bic pens too;
It has to be intentional. There's no way the host couldn't see it.
I find it hard to believe you had a G2 that gave you faded blacks. It's the darkest, boldest pen I have ever used (among mass-produced, affordable pens).
Well, somebody missed Ferrethandjobs.com (it's fixed now, of course).
IamMattFox
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I've been using a set of these bad boys for a while. Kind of thicker with a gel-like feel without actually being gel, I guess. I'm no penologist, but they seem good.
Anyone use those pen's with the thicker round and clear body? I used to in high school and I ended up hating them after a couple broke in my pocket.
SeriousApes
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I'm a Zebra man, myself.
Archaeopteryx
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Lamy Safari
Edit: LOL, good choice snaggletooth.
These, only in yellow. Best pen I've ever owned.
Lasthope106
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The best.
Where do you buy these? Wal-Mart stopped carrying them. They were my favorite pens through college.
Region-FreeWii
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I used to have one of those spy camera pens and used it to take upskirt pics/short vids, it died after a month.
Crappy pen, crappy camera but at least I have a couple of blurry panty shots. Amirite?!
Crappy pen, crappy camera but at least I have a couple of blurry panty shots. Amirite?!
Skellig Gra
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Free TD Bank pens, I have like 100 of them, lol.
Copic Multiliner SP. Probably the best pen I've ever owned. http://www.copicmarker.com/products/pens/multiliner-sp
NinjaBoiX
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So....any pen then?
drunkendonuts
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from high school to about a couple years ago, i used these exclusively, incredibly comfortable in the hand, and the click is almost silent, so i can click it as much as i want when i'm bored and not bother anyone.
lately i've been picking these up. i tried it out because this one waitress at a chilis had one, and i was like, hey this is pretty nice. so the next day i bought a pack.
one thing i will say though, my mom used to bring me medicine brand pens from the hospital, those have always been the best pens i've ever used, though i've lost all of th e ones i got from her since she'd bring me new ones often.
lately i've been picking these up. i tried it out because this one waitress at a chilis had one, and i was like, hey this is pretty nice. so the next day i bought a pack.
one thing i will say though, my mom used to bring me medicine brand pens from the hospital, those have always been the best pens i've ever used, though i've lost all of th e ones i got from her since she'd bring me new ones often.
Dead Prince
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i saw this the other week. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/klinkokids/solid-titanium-pen-stylus just didn't have enough money for it. probably will get one since i love me some pens.
My hands are so hot that other people will have me cover their hands with my hands in the winter to warm them back up. Outside. And I haven't been wearing gloves.
So the cheapo ones they give you in school and shit always explode if I have to use them for an extended period of time.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Amazingly gorgeous penmanship. I could watch this guy write all day...
I used to love pens but my penmanship has suffered so greatly in the decade I've spent relying on my keyboard and word processing.
I've pretty much relied on an old Zebra F-501 that a friend gave to me 10 years ago. The nicest pencil I own is a Super Promecha.
I've never tried the Microns, but these are Technical Pens, you can get them on Amazon, they're pretty expensive when bought alone, so you're better off getting a set of 3.
Also http://www.staedtler.com/Mars_technical_pens
i didn't really understand people who had a pen they loved to use until a few months ago. my parents got me one as a graduation gift and i've been using it a lot. i got dark brown ink for it and it's DOPE. it's a fountain pen, which i had never used before. it writes so well. the brand is s.t.dupont, but i have no idea what model or whatever.
it's too bad that i'm a product of growing up with computers and have such crappy penmanship. i can definitely already see my writing getting better though. i barely wrote with a pen at all in university, but i am doing it frequently at work.
it's too bad that i'm a product of growing up with computers and have such crappy penmanship. i can definitely already see my writing getting better though. i barely wrote with a pen at all in university, but i am doing it frequently at work.
iAmMaximus
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Here's a Montblanc I couple months ago as a gift.
FlyingTeacup
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I use this as well.
petethepanda
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I used to stick with G2s, but I never really loved them. They're okay but nothing special.
Got one of these the other day...
And man, holy shit. It's amazing. Not the best looking pen around but has the most "effortless" feel I've ever encountered. Not that I've used a tons of pens or anything.
Got one of these the other day...
And man, holy shit. It's amazing. Not the best looking pen around but has the most "effortless" feel I've ever encountered. Not that I've used a tons of pens or anything.
Just got handed one of these for the first time yesterday, while sitting in someone's office, drawing a picture. I reeeeally liked how it felt. Probably will be replacing the G2 as my go-to pen.from high school to about a couple years ago, i used these exclusively, incredibly comfortable in the hand, and the click is almost silent, so i can click it as much as i want when i'm bored and not bother anyone.
I didn't accept when the person whose it was offered to let me keep the pen, and now I miss it. Must buy some asap.
Khalifa Jayy
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Those are some sexy looking pens. I'm gonna have to look those up because they look so nice...Pilot G2 ftw!
Also my Rotring 600? that I use G2 fillers with.
looks like the one on the far left
Rhomega Beta
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Look at all you people with your fancy pens, and here I am using these cheap ones like a sucker.
electristan
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saw that when i was finding the link, looks really nice as well.
another pen i liked before losing it was a Retro 51 pen, think it was a Tornado Classic http://www.retro51.com/e_whatsnew.html
they look really nice and are lovely to write with if you like pens that run a bit.
HoodWinked
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i remember a long time ago my cousin had this 3 in one pen and depending on the orrientation of the pen you would get a pen or a pencil or a highlighter. but the mechanism to determine what would come out was based on what letter was facing up. was really cool and novel when i saw it.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
Daily use set.
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
I have a fasination with Uni-Ball pens
Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier Roller Ball Pen, Silver Barrel, Medium Point, Black Ink
uni-ball Roller Grip Fine Point Roller Ball Pens, Blue Ink
Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier Roller Ball Pen, Silver Barrel, Medium Point, Black Ink
uni-ball Roller Grip Fine Point Roller Ball Pens, Blue Ink
Mr. Poolman
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Since I like to draw, the Staedtler Mars Technico is my weapon of choice; comfortable, classy, and it's 2mm lead is perfect for quick sketches.
Captain Knutsman
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Inspired by another gaf pen thread I got a Lamy Pico recently - Lovely little pen to carry around in your pockets 
This guy comes into our work once or twice a year to beg for promotional pens. He takes the round of all the open businesses in the area, and can wait for days just to "speak to the boss", since this is an important matter that cannot be resolved by mere underlings. He always wears a t-shirt with the slogan "Friends of the Promotional Pen", which is a club. Here's a photo from one of their other members:
Holy shit this is a thing? I think I might need to join that club. Not quite at that level yet but I do have a fixation for promotional pens and collect them but I don't go around companies asking for them... yet. I'd take a picture of my collection but it pales in comparison to that pic :/ But my pens have much more color and shape variation at least. I don't think I've ever actually bought a ballpoint pen, I only have the free promotional ones.
In addition to ballpoint pens I really like this one, good for writing and drawing:
And if I need something thicker:
Oh man, the G-2 is my favorite pen. I never thought I would like a pen so much. I go for the 07. Perfect size. I tried the 10 once and it was too thick for me.Pens pens pens!
What are your favorite pens, fellow Gaffers? Gel? Fine or Thick? Blue or black (fuck you, purple)?
My favorite are the Pilot G-2 in 1.0 size. If you can write on a nice stack of paper (which I think is crucial), then you will never feel like using another pen again.
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