Pencil or Pen?

[VOLatile]

Zebra F-301 Fine Point Black.

Buy the G-2s for our company (even though I'm not personally a fan of gel pens.)

There is nothing like having a good wood pencil. Not all No. 2's are created equally. So disappointing to pick up, what looks like a good pencil, only to find out it is completely unsatisfying when you try to write with it.

This is exactly why I ask. I've used many a crappy pencils in my day. My mom was super cheap and bought dollar store 100 pencils for $1 bs. The ones where the lead was always already broken inside. I'm a huge proponent of paying a premium for the best quality the first time around.

 

[volger]

 

[VOLatile]

Been there, done that. Not efficient enough, but I'm surprisingly good at calligraphy.

 

[volger]

Been there, done that. Not efficient enough, but I'm surprisingly good at calligraphy.

I am not. I do admire good calligraphy work.

 

[alaVOL]

Pen

Precise V5

 

[jhen713]

Pen. Pilot G2 gel ink.

 

[jhen713]

I mainly use crayon.

I ate a few when I was a kid. They don't taste as good as they look.

 

[Grand Vol]

This is exactly why I ask. I've used many a crappy pencils in my day. My mom was super cheap and bought dollar store 100 pencils for $1 bs. The ones where the lead was always already broken inside. I'm a huge proponent of paying a premium for the best quality the first time around.

The generic Staples pencils are what I'm using. Work just fine for me.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Pilot G2 07 for over a decade.

 

[vol_in_ar]

Zebra F-301 Fine Point Black.

Buy the G-2s for our company (even though I'm not personally a fan of gel pens.)

There is nothing like having a good wood pencil. Not all No. 2's are created equally. So disappointing to pick up, what looks like a good pencil, only to find out it is completely unsatisfying when you try to write with it.

I used a zebra for years, then our office switched

seeing these, I may give another a try

 

[Coug]

People still write?

 

[alaVOL]

People still write?

Like this?

 

[Coug]

Like this?

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What is that, hieroglyphs?

 

[ATC_VOL]

Grease Pencil

 

[rs16]

I'm worn out looking for a fine point ballpoint pen (not gel). Are they made anymore ??

 

[vollygirl]

I'm worn out looking for a fine point ballpoint pen (not gel). Are they made anymore ??

Zebra F-301. That's what I use.

 

[rs16]

Zebra F-301. That's what I use.

Where does one purchase such an instrument ??

 

[vollygirl]

Where does one purchase such an instrument ??

Walmart, Walgreen's, etc. They're awesome.

 

[YankeeVol]

If I purchase my own I like the uni-ball Signo

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

TUL - 0.7 - Medium Point - Blue

Best pens I have ever owned.

 

[volfanbill]

I prefer a Uniball Vision Roller pen. When I can't get those, I go for the G2.

 

[VOLatile]

TUL - 0.7 - Medium Point - Blue

Best pens I have ever owned.

I like these, too.

 

[volmanbill]

I have a Mont Blanc ballpoint and a rollerball. Have had both for over 20 years and carry one or the other every day. Prefer the rollerball but the cap is loose so the ballpoint wins most days. Need to send them back to be refurbished.

 

[MSUDuo]

 

[VOLatile]

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I'm currently writing with the Ticonderoga HB pencil. It's smooth, but I would prefer if it were a little darker.