My girlfriend had been given this pen and she loves it. Issue is, it had already been broken at the clip and any identifying markings are gone. Only thing I could find was the ink cartridge had “2312” stamped on the side.

To me it honestly looks like a Papermate or maybe something from Pentel. Any help would be great.

I've dove WAY too deep into looking at pens and I've gotten myself so far down into the rabbit hole I can't seem to find my way out..

Never realized how much detail could go into this! Ballpoint vs rollerball vs fountain, gel vs ink, cap vs retractable, and let's not even get started about how you can buy a pen and THEN proceed to buy different refills to near completely change the style of writing.. I'm overwhelmed! haha Luckily, the person I'm gifting this too was able to provide some clarity.

From the gift-ee, I have deducted the following:

• Rollerball
• Fine-tip (lower than 0.7 ideally)
• Cap, not retractable - though the person I'm gifting it too doesn't have a massive preference
• Engravable (this is a need on my behalf, not theirs. I want to engrave their name)
• Cost: Less than $100

I looked into all of the Lamys, but all the tips are too bold/thick... I was so close with those ones!

Looked into Retro 1951, Tornado collection but the body of them seem too large/bulky..

Hopped over to Amazon and it kept showing me Scriveiners.. but those seem to have REALLY mixed reviews...

Please help! lol

I cant seem to get Google to give me any search results on how to instantly revive my fineliner. I need these things for my notes.

Picked these up today.

my zebra g750 ran out of ink in like 2 weeks. i dont write that much ,maybe a small journal entry a day, so really nothing huge. it already ran out like its empty? was this like a production mistake or should i just have expected this. never really bought pens so this is new to me. do i need to buy refills or something?

Hi fellow pen people! I've been a Ballpoint Pen user all my life, using a 0.7mm tip with darker shades of blue. I saw some videos on the Pilot G2 and it looked cool so I want to try it. Keep in mind, where I live, the average price of pens are 20-60 cents USD. And I live pretty far away from Japan (where the Pilot G2 is made), so it is very expensive compared to normal pens (around $4). I bought a "clone" gel ink pen (Deli Mate Q104 if anyone is interested) in 0.5 and 0.7mm and saw that the 0.5 fit my writing better, and it seems pretty cool, except that it is kind of light and the ink runs out a little fast compared to oil based Ballpoints. Should I give the G2 a try or should I stick to my Ballpoints?

Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any information on the Uniball Signo Sparkling (UM-120SP) pens as I can’t find much about them online.

I picked up a couple colours from Ryman a few days ago as they were in clearance, I googled them to find some more colours but any results I find are either out of stock or are pretty expensive and low in stock. Does anybody know if these pens have been discontinued? It’s a shame if they have because the colours I have of them are really nice (especially the pink!)

Thanks

I have a job which requires me to take copious notes rapidly in an interview setting (not a journalist, more of a consultant/assessor). I use cheap spiral notebooks because I don’t want to waste my high end journaling notebooks on this stuff. I prefer a fine point - the finer the better. Currently using 0.38 Uni-Ball Signo. Even 0.50 is too wide for my scrawl (I’m a lefty). I like the Signo but when I’m writing rapidly the feel is pretty uncomfortable - very scratchy. I’m probably looking for something that doesn’t exist given my paper selection but any recommendations on a pen that might feel a bit smoother? Not averse to a ballpoint but can’t find a fine enough point. Appreciate any thoughts!

I have tried 3 times to get a refill for this pen and each time get something that does not quite fit. Cylinder is marked 304. Found lots of other flavors but not a 304. Any suggestions? Google/Amazon have not been of any help.

Thanks, Les

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Hi all

I've been using and enjoying the muji pens for many many years now but I can't stand the fact that they always smudge when I highlight unless I wait a couple of days before highlighting.

Has anyone been able to find a pen that doesn't smudge the ink if I highlight pretty much straight away?

I'd prefer not to use highlighter tape or highlighting pencils as I think they look worse.

Thanks

The pen I am searching for has been sold at the Base Exchange. I used to have 2 of them. Now I can't find them anymore.

ROLLERBALL THICK BARREL EITH A SLIGHT HOURGLASS SHAPE. Black rubber with circular indentations going up the pen. The pen is wider than usual and when you put it down the rubber grips to the surface.

Rollerball. Probably 0.7. Or 0.5. It came out around the time when Dr. Grip was popular. It is not that kind. The pen I am searching for is rubber throughout the entire tube.

The top part is a click style with aluminum accents. Chrome finish is shiny. There is a chrome clip. The tip is also chrome.

Possibly limited edition. I can't recall.

There is a company that makes the same indentations up the pen in rows all around. But their pens are not entirely covered in a grippy rubber in black with silver accents.

I have tried using ChatGPT. But my communication is not working out so well. Please help me find this pen so I can replace mine with a few.

Thank you in advance.

Lurking "pensant" here, recently fell down a rabbit hole and in search of the best pen for me

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Very much interested in bolt action / unique mechanism pens, under $100usd (perferably closer to $50)

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Currently the ones on my radar are;

Refyne EP1L

Bastion bolt action

Bigidesign bolt action (most versatile)

Edit ; karas kustom dragonskin modal

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I also tried a bit of ink options from my local Walmart, about 10 (all were 0.7mm), my favorites from that were;

Bic Gelocity

Uniball 207+

Energel rtx

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Runner ups;

Pilot g2 (blobby at high speeds)

Inkjoy (a bit scratchy)

S-gel (1 of 2 just wouldn't write out of the pack but the other one was very smooth)

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The rest aren't worth mentioning imo

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Open to other readily available recommendations or any other help welcome

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I found myself in a situation where I needed to take a bunch of notes today, so I grabbed a new Uni Jetstream RT 0.7mm in blue from a box I ordered about 2 weeks ago. This was the first time I'd used one of these pens for the kind of note taking session where I quickly fill 3-4 pages of a legal pad.

The pen was more comfortable than I had expected and seemed to have a decent build quality for the price point. So far, so good. It didn't feel scratchy, and the .07mm was a good match for the size of my writing. I'm a lefty, and I didn't notice any smudging. The problem was that it skipped like crazy, leaving several letters incomplete and requiring me to go back over them. Extra scribbles in the margins to make sure the ink was flowing didn't help. Writing more didn't help.

I hope this particular pen was a dud and that I'll have a better experience with the rest of the box. With all the positive reviews, I was sure this would be my new go-to note taker. I'm curious whether others have experienced this sort of problem with Jetstream pens. Is this common, or does it sound like I just got a bad pen?

No troll, no BS. I think I’m addicted to pens. I’ve gaslit myself to thinking that I can’t do anything without writing it down with a nice pen. It’s become almost detrimental, debilitating. I write every thought, every thing I read. Even random words half the time just to be able to feel the pen on paper. It’s come to a point where I’m questioning my sanity with this hyperfixation.

I have a genuine question: what is a realistic day-in-the-life of a pen-user that ISN’T obssessed. My friends say they barely write anymore and they seem fine. When are pens even used reasonably? If this is writing like a call for help - it is.

Picked up this guy on black friday kinda on a whim. Wasn't sure about the click mechanism as I just wanted a top click pen. However clicking both the button is extremely satisfying. Like I'm surprised so kudos to you tactile turn - it wasn't my first choice for machined pens but I couldn't pass up a good deal from what everyone here says is a pretty reputable brand. was pleasantly surprised. And also can't beat a really solid color.

I've looked up refills for bLens on Amazon but haven't found any that are specifically for it, any help?

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently gotten back into handwriting after a long break. I’ve started taking paper notes at work and writing in a journal/planner at home. Since I often keep my notebook or planner between myself and the keyboard while working at a computer, my forearm often slides across the pages, which requires ink that dries quickly to avoid smudging.

I’ve been testing the pens I’ve come across to find the right one for my needs. Here are a few that stood out - positively or negatively:

1. Schneider Slider Memo XB: I love how it feels in hand and its smooth writing experience, but the line it produces is too thick for my liking.
2. Paper Mate InkJoy 100 RT 1.0M: The writing is super smooth (possibly even smoother than the Schneider), but I find it uncomfortable to hold.
3. Parker Jotter with Parker fine refill: While I like the idea of moving away from disposable pens, I find the Jotter highly unergonomic for my needs. Additionally, the ink feels inconsistent—it sometimes flows smoothly and quickly, while other times I have to press harder or deal with gaps in the lines. I’ve been lightly considering the Parker Urban and the Ballograf Epoca as alternatives, but I’m not sure if they would suit me better.
4. Pilot Super Grip: Easily one of the most uncomfortable pens I’ve ever used, both in terms of grip (my fingers slide down and I frequently have to reposition myself) and ink flow.

I’m looking for:

• Pens with a comfortable grip for long writing sessions.
• Refills that are smooth, consistent, and quick-drying.
• Options that balance affordability and quality (I don’t mind investing in something durable and reusable).
  • Bonus points for products easily available in Italy without outrageous markups
• If it's a good fit for my needs, I’m open to try heavy pens

While these are the pens I thought were worth mentioning, I’ve tested others too and would love to hear your thoughts on models or refills I might not have considered yet.

Looking forward to hearing your suggestions!

It have a round body (rather than hexagonal) like a Bic round stick, but has a cap in the style of a Bic crystal.

Found r/pens whilst in Tokyo and grabbed them all :^) (What am I missing? 👁👁)

I really like the Pilot V7 and V5. Any similar pens I should try?

Just picked up the brass CW&T type-B pen. This thing is a game changer! It feels like something I will own forever and is so nice, it almost encourages you to write more intentionally.

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I used to love pens back in the day. I remember as a kid I would go through my mothers stationary drawer and look at all her pens and pencils and charcoals. The smell of that drawer is seared into my brain.

Anyways, I don't do much writing these days as i take notes on my phone or iPad. 85% of my signature are electronic. I do however have a Sharpie S-gel that I've had for forever and a day that i occasionally doodle with. There's something about the click of that pen and is so satisfying. I also have a Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Pix ballpoint that i use for signatures because it makes me feel fancy.

I'd like to get a fountain pen or a rollerball pen that uses fountain ink. I've found myself being fascinated by the inks lately. I really like pens that I can see the insides of. Reminds me of the Gameboy and N64 colored see through editions. I have my eye on the Kakimori Frost Translucent with a roller tip. The frost just looks so good to me. The only thing is that im not a big fan of the cartridges. Id rather have a pen that uses a piston or something like that where the ink is held in by the pen.

I would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. I plan to buy around or after Christmas so there's plenty of time! =]

On Amazon there is a 3 pack of F701 and included is 2 refills for $16

Okay, so a couple of days ago this pen dried out and I'm looking to get a new one. Could anyone identify this pen? I really like it.

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I was given this pen from my school and was wondering what brand/type/model it is? I cannot figure it out for the life of me.

alright yall.. i’m new to this sub, but i am on a mission. my manager has the staples sonix gel pens (.07 idk if they come in other gauges) i snagged one that she left on my desk because i’m in love with them. unfortunately, i can’t find them in the colors i need for my planner. i use different colors depending on certain words/tasks/responsibilities. so, i need green red blue and pink, and i need them to write like the sonix gel bc that shi is beautiful.

TLDR; i need similar pens to staples sonix gel in diff colors plz