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Looking for pen recommendations

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HereBeWormholes · 18/02/2025 09:55

Specifically, one that writes fast but doesn't spatter ink everywhere? I usually write in pencil because, as I say, I write fast... but they wear out so quickly, I'm always re-sharpening them, and sometimes the lead is broken, and once they're half-used they don't rest comfortably in the hand...

I feel sure there are lots of stationery fans out there in Mumsnetland! 🖊✍️ I've tried various pens but always seem to end up with more ink up my hand than on the page... ballpoints often don't go fast enough, there are bare patches where the ink can't keep up...

Any ideas gratefully received! 🙂

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MooDengsFatRolls · 18/02/2025 10:07

My favourite is a Caran d'Ache 849 ballpoint but see you find them too slow. How about a Mitsubishi uni-ball eye? It's a rollerball and you can get it with different nib sizes and loads of different colours.

Cult Pens might have some other suggestions.

OrangeBlossom28 · 18/02/2025 10:09

Pentel Energel liquid gel ink with a metal tip 0.7mm ball. Amazing pen in lots of colours.

Pedallleur · 18/02/2025 10:36

Uni all eye and Pentel are great for the money. 0.7mm is a nice size. Cultpens will have others. A nice rollerball gel type is always good if you have the money

HereBeWormholes · 18/02/2025 10:56

Thanks all. Sounds like rollerballs and gels are the way to go!

There's a whole lovely world of pens out there, isn't there? 😍 Are we the kids who hung around the stationery shops like other kids hung around the funfair? 😁

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OrangeBlossom28 · 18/02/2025 11:07

Well, I'm a teacher so that speaks volumes re stationery!

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