If there is anything I will steal from you it will be your pen. That is, if you have one worth stealing. I collect pens. I haven’t quite got to the upper end of Mont Blanc and Waterman, but there is time.
At the top is a handmade fountain pen that my wife bought me for Christmas. It’s the fastest thing that runs on ink. This is for writing for the sake of writing when the gap between thought and written word has to be really short.
The second one down is a new addition. In fact, I picked it up yesterday when I was at the pharmacy. It’s a Pilot Precise V5 RT. I have had pen’s like this before, but this is the first time I have seen a click one. This thing writes smaller than any pen known to man. I carry it with me for use with my Moleskine. It is great for sketches and when I am really anal about being neat and precise.
The next one down is the old standby Pilot gel pen. It has been my tool for the longest time and the one I go back for. Nothing writes smoother and leaves you with the feeling that you really put some lines down on paper like a gel pen and Pilot makes the best disposables.
The next pen down is a Pilot Uniball. I pick it up every so often. It also has a very fine point. It also is more violent on the paper. The ink is thinner and it embeds itself if you let it.
The fifth pen is a Sensa gel pen. I had a ballpoint version at one time too, but that squishy gel pad is not fingernail proof. It started leaking gel eventually.
The sixth pen is for the Bamboo Fun. Depending on the software I am using, it can have ten’s of thousands of colors and erasing is as simple as flipping it over.
The seventh is a Cross Ion. I had wanted this pen for a while. But when I got it, I found it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. It is clumsy to write with, so why use the fast gel ink. The ink dried up fast. I don’t quite get how a cheap Pilot will write after months shoved under crap in my trunk. But the Cross refill dried up after a month in my pocket. I can see the ink sloshing around. It just stopped writing.
I think seven is good. If you noticed, there are no ball point. I have found quick writing ball points sloppy as hell and ball points that drag, a drag.
Debbie Lane
I love a good pen. I have a few beauties myself. Funny thing is, for my business I bought the pens with your business name and number imprinted on them. It took me hours of testing to find the right feel, for something I am simply going to give away!
Stephan Miller
That reminds me. Bic does make a nice stubby ball point pen that a lot of people print their business names on. I steal one of those whenever I get the chance. It’s good for the pocket until you wash your jeans with the pen still in them. That’s why I don’t have the picture of that one. And the thing was more reliable than the clogged up Ion.
And drug companies know how to give away a nice pen. Go to the doctor’s office, pick up the pen jar and empty in your pocket. That’s what they’re for, aren’t they. LOL.
Dennis Edell
I love a good pen myself, especially the gel ones. Come to think of it though, it’s been quite a while since I’ve really used one. LOL
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Richard McLaughlin
I love a good pen too, but have not bought anything new in about 5 years. Habits change, I suppose.
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Stephan Miller
I tell my wife I am a pen whore. I do switch them out a lot. But I am really happy with the fountain pen and it was a gift from her, so it is my current favorite and should stay with me for a while.
F Parker
I actually cannot believe I have found a blog with people that share the same passion as me. Pens are my life, I go nowhere without my piece, I like to play with it in my pocket. Does anyone know where I can get a high quality pen because I’m struggling to love the one that I posess at the minute? I also have a few beauties in my collection.
Must go
My pens await me.
Stephan Miller
I get the Cross catalog just to browse all the pens I can afford.
PeteA
Remind me to hide my Meisterstuck if we ever meet! Nice article, love reading about other pen collectors.
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Stephan Miller
I used to wonder why every time I go to the store, there is new pen designs that I have to get. I guess for people like you and me. LOL.
Linda
Hi Guys !!!!
I hope this is a site where I can converse with others about pens !!! I have about 6 gallon zip lock bags filled full of ink pens !!! When I’m depressed, I don’t go out and buy a beer I buy a PEN !! I love them !!! I like the way the ink flows onto the paper, I like the way they feel in your hand. I love pens. I have to have pens !! I don’t care too much about the really cheep ones like the Bic that comes 25 cents per pack of 12 at school time and I don’t care too much about the HIGHLY expensive ones. I like the ones that are “mid range”. I’ve been having a problem with my ball point pens drying up on me though. Can anyone help me find a way to get them rolling again????
Linda
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PromoPenCollector
Ugh I love a good pen! I have a habit of collecting them myself
I have a blog about it- promopencollector.com
Thought you might like some of the pens I snag, too!
Kyle
For me its all about using recycled pens. Help the environment in all ways.