# What is your preferred writing pen?
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion
**Created:** [May 10, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907 "2010-05-10T13:35:21Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/21 "2010-05-10T20:52:41Z")
I love the way the Fischer Space pens write - but their casings are so cheap and cheesy. Still, I usually have at least one on hand.
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### Author:  [@Perciful](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Perciful)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/22 "2010-05-10T23:06:46Z")
Papermate Erasermate pens. I they are great in place of a pencil.
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### Author:  [@Dallas\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dallas_Jones)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/23 "2010-05-10T23:54:24Z")
> [@even\_sven](#):
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> Pilot Precise V5 black.
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> The only pen I use, and god it’s a pleasure to use. Just drawing straight lines with that thing gives me an overwhelming sense of peace and pleasure.
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> I just lost my last one, and I can’t get them in China. Thank goodness its almost time to go home.
Oh, yeah! That’s my pen too.
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### Author:  [@Dallas\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dallas_Jones)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/24 "2010-05-10T23:55:43Z")
Extra fine model.
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### Author:  [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/25 "2010-05-11T02:00:43Z")
> [@acsenray](#):
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> You gave out pens on Halloween?
I gave kids a choice of pens or candy. Many of them chose the pen.
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### Author:  [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/26 "2010-05-11T02:05:09Z")
For my journal writing, I have a Parker Reflex fountain pen that I cherish. For check writing and other tasks like that, I also like the Pilot G2.
What a great idea for Halloween, Magiver! 🙂
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### Author:  [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/27 "2010-05-11T03:08:14Z")
Currently, Zebra’s F-302. I have an unusual way of holding my pens and pencils that will either break the tip or bend/break them (I use mechanical pencils only for the same reason). I came upon it randomly for my journal and enjoy using it. So, I bought more for regular use.
In high school and college, I did use Papermate Erasermate for all my classes. I bought them in bulk back then. A side benefit was tests that were required to be done pen. I could go back and make corrections, having develop a good erasing skill over the years.
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### Author:  [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/28 "2010-05-11T03:21:16Z")
Yep - count me in on the Pilot G2.
I have a Waterman I LOVE the heft and feel of (it’s one of the cheap ones with the replaceable ink cartridge). I love the color of the blue ink. Unfortunately I have yet to find an acceptable ink cartridge that writes smoothly - they all feel jerky and rough.
For everyday I’ll stick with the G2.
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### Author:  [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/29 "2010-05-11T05:05:33Z")
Can you believe I finally registered on the dope just to join this thread?
I buy the office supplies for my institution, so I have free range of the Office Max catalog, and I’ve tried dozens of pens. I carry a pen at all times (in my right front pocket, if you must know). I also co-wrote a song about a pen called “I Love You, Pen.” It is about a man having an affair with a pen, of course.
The Pilot G2 was my preferred pen for a long time, but a few years ago I switched to the Pilot Q7. It is the nazz. I love it, and I want it close to me always.
[http://www.pilotpen-store.com/product\_detail.asp?T1=PIL%20BQ7%20COBALT](http://www.pilotpen-store.com/product_detail.asp?T1=PIL%20BQ7%20COBALT)
OK that’s my first post. Hello, dopers!
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### Author:  [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/30 "2010-05-11T05:52:49Z")
Pilot G2. I keep .5mm black refills at the ready.
The perfect pen.
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### Author:  [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/31 "2010-05-11T07:52:09Z")
I just remember why I bought the Zebra F-402(not 302). I had a Cross pen that I was given to me in high school. I think it was a Century, silver. I liked how it didn’t bend. However, it was too thin and made my hand hurt after a while. The Zebra is thick enough for my grip.
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### Author:  [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/32 "2010-05-11T07:56:57Z")
[TD Bank (formerly Commerce) pens.](http://i49.tinypic.com/29x6qo7.jpg)
Every time I go to the bank I take a handful of pens. I fill up my locker, book bag, and dorm room with those pens at the beginning of every semester. I never have to worry about not having a pen.
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### Author:  [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/33 "2010-05-11T09:00:30Z")
Just a cheap Parker fountain pen.
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### Author:  [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/34 "2010-05-11T09:12:27Z")
Pilot G2s are nice, but I like the Dr. Grip gel pens better.
I’m pretty brand loyal to Pilot. Smoothest writing ever.
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### Author:  [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/35 "2010-05-11T09:40:48Z")
I bought myself a [Luxor Tonino](http://www.luxorpen.com/?page=subcategory&filter.common.subcategories.category_id=37&filter.common.subcategories.url=323#329) for a few bucks at the supermarket because it was so eye catching. I replaced the innards with a Parker gel refill. I then started picking one up every time I shopped there, as there are lots of different colors. I alternated black and blue refills. They are terrific to write with as they are short and heavy and feel great in your hand. I make it a principle that if someone uses my pen and admires it I give it to them. So I always carry two. At one stage I had 10 of them but now I’m down to 3 as they have proved popular with my workmates, my mother and my ex-wife.
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### Author:  [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/36 "2010-05-11T11:22:11Z")
Copic Multiliner SP size 0.03
I write small.
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### Author:  [@Ian\_D.Bergkamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ian_D.Bergkamp)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/37 "2010-05-11T11:26:30Z")
> [@Arrendajo](#):
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> Can you believe I finally registered on the dope just to join this thread?
I’m glad we were able to pull you in!
As I said, I’m pretty brand loyal to the Uni-ball, but judging from the responses, I think I’ll have to give some of the Pilot pens a try.
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### Author:  [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/38 "2010-05-11T11:33:28Z")
> [@BMalion](#):
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> [Copic Multiliner SP size 0.03](http://www.amazon.com/Copic-Multiliner-SP-Pen...0.../B000TW1A6W)
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> I write small.
Your link failed for me - here is [another](http://www.amazon.com/Copic-Multiliner-SP-Pen-Black-0-03/dp/B000TW1A6W/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1273577552&sr=8-7).
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### Author:  [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/39 "2010-05-11T13:24:56Z")
> [@bouv](#):
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> Pilot G2.
^^^This
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### Author:  [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-writing-pen/538907/40 "2010-05-11T13:39:39Z")
Zebra F-301s. I buy them in bulk when I find them.
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