Pilot says they have a Better Retractable Ballpoint Pen, and in my mind, whenever someone has to tell you how good they are it instantly raises a flag. With the appropriate caution flags raised, I clicked the "Add to cart" button on Amazon for the Pilot Better Ballpoint Pen, and patiently waited for this "better" pen to arrive. … [Read more...]
Zebra Expandz Collapsible Ball Point Pen
I recently took the plunge and picked up this Zebra Expandz Collapsible ball point pen because in the past I've tried out some other collapsible or compact pens and they have always felt a bit cheap. Knowing the consistent quality you get with Zebra products I thought it would be safe to shell out some of my own hard-earned money for their version of a collapsible pen. … [Read more...]
Super Smooth Ballpoint Pen the Pentel Vicuna
The Pentel Vicuna (via JetPens) is a relatively new ballpoint pen from Pentel that is another entry in the "super smooth ballpoint" category. It is available in black, red, and blue inks, with about 8 different body colors to select from including black, blue, red, green, pink, sky blue, and purple...but don't confuse those body colors for ink colors because the only ink colors available are the black, blue, and red that I mentioned before. … [Read more...]
Staedtler Maxum 1.6 mm Ballpoint
I recently came across these Staedtler Maxum Ballpoint pens (via Amazon) and couldn’t resist picking them up due to their enormous 1.6mm tips. I usually like to stick to pens that are .5mm or below, or Fine and Extra Fine fountain pens, so these are clearly out of my normal comfort range for writing with. Not wanting to be too closed-minded, I figured Id give these definitely deserved a shot. … [Read more...]
Bic Easy-Glide Ink System and Another Giveaway
The lovely folks from Bic sent me a bunch of new pens that use their Easy Glide Ink technology, and they even sent enough for me to share 3 packs of them with you guys. The winner will get one pack of each of them, so check out the reviews below, and then see how you can enter to win your own. First we will take a look at the pens, and then at then towards the end you can see how the Easy Glide Ink performed in my writing samples. … [Read more...]
BIC 4 Color Ball Point Pen in “Fashion Colors”
About a year ago I reviewed the classic Bic 4 Color Multi Pen that got me through grade school, and many important tasks like tracking my rotisserie baseball stats before we had the life-changing innovations that brought us things like online fantasy baseball. At the time, that pen was one of the coolest things any trapper-keeper sporting 5th grader could ask for, these days there are tons of better options, but that didnt stop the good folks at Bic from … [Read more...]
Zebra Surari Emulsion Ink Pen
There is a brand new pen from Zebra over at JetPens, the Zebra Surari Emulsion Ink Pen, which you may have also seen over at our friends blog, The PenAddict. According to the product description over at JetPens, the ink in the Zebra Surari combines the smoothness of an oil-based ballpoint pen, with the vibrant colors of a gel ink pen. The first thing that came to mind as a comparison for these was the popular Uniball Jetstream line which is also a very … [Read more...]
Fisher Trekker Space Pen Review
One of the items I saw and picked up at the National Stationery Show this year was this Trekker Fisher Space Pen (available in black too both via Amazon). For a long time I've been meaning to do a review of one of the Space Pens but for whatever reason I never got around to it. … [Read more...]
Uniball Power Tank Smart Series Pen for Hot and Cold Weather
I love any review where I get to start by saying "DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!" With the Uniball Power Tank Smart Series (see it here from JetPens)there are certain things about it that just beg for some extreme testing, like the claims that it is a great cold weather pen and also a great hot weather pen as well as being able to write upside down and on wet paper. The first half of the review will be the usual stuff, but the last half will be the more fun … [Read more...]
Uniball Jetstream Color Series – Orange
I was excited when I saw that JetPens (links to all the colors) had some new versions of what I believe are the best ballpoint pens you can get, the Uniball Jetstream. Being that I'm a pretty big fan of many things orange, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to pick up an orange ballpoint pen. Standard disclaimer here...no discount from JetPens, this pen was purchased by yours truly. … [Read more...]
Pentel Flexfit II 1.0mm Ballpoint Pen Review
The friendly folks over at StationeryArt.com were kind enough to send over this Pentel Flexfit II Ballpoint pen in blue to review. The Pentel Flexfit is unique because of the custom 11 position adjustable grip, and the sturdy clip that also acts as a way to retract the tip of the pen. Some of the pictures in this review require a close up look, so be sure to click on the photos to see the unique details of the pen. … [Read more...]
Paper Mate Biodegradable Pen Review
Environmentally friendly, or green office supplies are appearing more and more often, so I thought I would take a look at the Paper Mate Biodegradable Pen that I picked up from OfficeMax and which is also available in more varieties here from Amazon. There is also a biodegradable mechanical pencil version which I didn't pick up to test out, but judging from the pictures of it, its got a similar look and feel. … [Read more...]
Pilot Acroball Ballpoint 7mm Review
With my last post on the Pilot G2, @dowdyism from the PenAddict (click the link for his review) left a comment that reminded me I had never reviewed the Pilot Acroball 7mm ballpoint pen that I picked up from JetPens a few months ago. I figured now was a good time to do the review before I forget again. … [Read more...]
OXO Good Grips Retractable Ballpoint Pens
As you may know, OXO Good Grips has a new line of home office supplies that are distributed exclusively by Staples, so today I want to share the OXO GOOD GRIPS™ Retractable Ballpoint Pens with you. As a side note, these were not given to me by either Staples or OXO Good Grips, I purchased them at my local Staples myself for my ever-growing stash of home office supplies. … [Read more...]
UGLee Pen Super Comfortable Ergonomic Pen
The UGLee Pen might be one of the most interesting looking pens I've ever seen, but just looking cool isnt enough to fit into the cool office supplies category. Lucky for this pen, it has much more than just a unique look going for it. It was designed by Doctor James Lee who has spent a good deal of his life in search of a pen that can be used all day that doesnt result in cramping, or fatiuge. … [Read more...]
