Sharpie, the, erm, sharpie company, has just reinvented the genre. Instead of making an erasable pen, it has made a non-erasable pencil. How's that for smart thinking? The Sharpie Liquid Pencil contains an "ink" made from liquid graphite and lays it down just like a pen.
LOG IN. Menu HOME. Search Query Submit Search. Good Thinking. By Jude Garvey. Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn. If your second thoughts are better than your first, the Sharpie Liquid Pencil is the writing implement for you. View 1 Image. Jude Garvey. This bad boy is not going to be winning any awards for design any time soon. But sometimes you need a workhorse, not a show pony. It is cheap and it gets the job done, even if it is ultimately nothing to write home about see what I did there?
Smoothness : 3 Smudging : 3 Bleed-through : 5 Feel : 3. As we were assembling this list, we often discussed how different pens have different purposes. Is this an everyday writing pen for journaling or taking notes? Or a fancy-schmancy pen you whip out for signing important documents? Smoothness : 3 Smudging : 4. Its very fine tip translates into less than ideal smoothness, but the fineness allows me to write more neatly and with more control. The ink output, however, is consistent. The tip feels like a mechanical pencil dragging across the page, and would not be great for the average user, unless you prefer a very fine point.
Smoothness : 3 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 5 Feel : 3 Looks : 2. Although the ink is black, it comes out looking light gray, and the super-fine tip means that there is quite a bit of dragging on the page. A very cool, if not ideal, pen. Smoothness : 3 Smudging : 3. On the pricey side, it would be a handsome and giftable upgrade to your everyday plastic fountain pen.
It feels hefty and balanced in the hand. The Sailor fountain pen yields smooth lines and the ink output is consistent — dark and thick. The nib feels a little draggy and scratchy across the paper, but that seems common of fountain pens.
Smoothness : 4 Smudging : 4 Bleed-through : 4. This is the retractable version of the also very popular Pilot V5 see It has a needle-fine point that allows for smaller and neater writing.
I like the point on this pen. No ballpoint pen will ever leave a mark as smooth as a felt-tip pen, and the BIC Atlantis is no exception. A classic disposable ballpoint pen that everyone has probably tried at some point. No skipping or bleed-through, and smudging is minimal if present at all. The one thing that really detracts from this one overall is its discomfort. The angular, hard plastic body quickly becomes uncomfortable in the hand.
With its bright yellow body other color options are also available , it is a refreshing pop of color among blue and black pens, and the angular body and oversize clip look cool and not at all fussy. Smoothness : 2. The Uni-ball writes mostly smooth once it gets going, although there is some skipping at first. For a Staples staple the design is not bad: space age-y with an alternating matte and chrome silver finish. There is barely any bleed-through and absolutely no smudging, which is rare for a rollerball.
Smoothness : 3 Smudging : 2. Kaweco is best known for its fountain pens, but this one is a standard ballpoint. You smell mahogany and cigar smoke just looking at it. As for the actual writing: the blue ink comes out more smoothly and easily than it would with a cheaper ballpoint, but it also smudges a bit more than a regular ballpoint does.
Perfect for writing checks. This pen from L. Smoothness : 4 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 3 Feel : 4 Looks : 3. But it feels more like writing with a Sharpie than with a pen. It also sometimes has an uneven flow of ink, with the middle of the line appearing a little lighter than the final flourish. I had no smudging issues. That makes it very easy to tell what color ink to expect when you start writing.
Or a calligraphy brush dressed up as a pen. This makes the letter ligaments thicker than most, which will frustrate those who write small. Smoothness : 5 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 4 Feel : 4 Looks : 1. Seriously, you barely need to apply any pressure when writing in order to get a continuous line.
The fast-drying ink also results in zero smudging, which makes this pen ideal for cursive writers. The padded grip is a nice touch and the pen is super light. Unfortunately, what it boasts in comfort, it lacks in aesthetics. The Conklin Duragraph is a big, stately pen. Sometimes that works for it, and sometimes that works against it. While those with larger hands will appreciate the generous size, it might be a bit unwieldy for those with smaller hands.
The biggest issue was skipping, especially when starting to write again after a short rest. Smudging was about average for a fountain pen. No bleed-through. The Maica is an upgrade to the Hi-Tec C and is supposed to appeal to a more design-conscious user. It has a rounded body with a removable cap that features a jewel-cut dome at the top and a loop on the side — perhaps for attaching a little charm.
Honestly, the design elements are a little fussy, especially for Pilot, but the pen itself is a winner. It has a very fine needlepoint tip. The tip drags less than the that of the original Hi-Tec C and allows for very controlled, small, neat handwriting. For those who prefer a fine-point gel option, the Maica is an ideal choice.
The ink comes out neither too thick nor too thin. This pen has a needlepoint tip, but its smoothness factor far surpasses most of its ilk. I can use it to both print and write in cursive, and the line is consistent in both instances. The point, though extra fine, feels substantial when pressed down, and the ink-flow and smoothness are extremely consistent.
Smoothness : 4 Smudging : 2. Unfortunately, the same heft that makes the pen as durable as a tank might also make it tire out your hands. And there are traces of smudging.
Design-wise, the all-black body with silver accents lends this pen a cool, minimalist look. But while the pen-release mechanism on the side is a well thought-out design feature, it does catch quite a bit during use. For a ballpoint pen, the Delfonics is surprisingly smooth. The ink comes out nicely and dries quickly, but in many ways the pen is disappointing.
You end up having to contort your body a little to the left to make out the text, which makes the whole exercise pretty uncomfortable. My hand would cramp. Rating the BIC Gel-ocity was a classic case of not judging a book by its cover.
Compared to other fine-line pens, the Onyx has a much smoother flow and is more accommodating to writing large, rounded letters. Now this is a sexy pen. The ink is a bit slow to dry and can smudge if you run your hand over it too soon. This is a fancier ballpoint with a substantial metallic body and a twist mechanism. The point is rather thick and requires more pressure to write, although you can control the ink-flow this way.
A light touch yields a finer line, while pressing down harder imparts a thicker line. The body is black with silvery accents and the pen feels weighty in the hand. It would be a good pen for signing special documents and displaying on a corporate desk. Total Score : 4. Smoothness : 4 Smudging : 3. This is in the mid- to high-end range of fountain pens, and it feels like it.
The nib glides easily across the page, yielding consistent ink-flow and lines, even though the ink looks a little wet. The blue ink looks almost purple, and it, too, has a watercolor-y aspect. There is a satisfying weight and heft to the pen and it feels nice in the hand. Another bonus: the ink-flow started immediately after the cartridge was installed. This is a hefty pen made out of solid titanium.
When writing with it, the ink flowed in a thick line and was rather smooth, with minimal smudging. Each component screws on and off via threading: the barrel holding the tip of the ink cartridge, the cap, and the back of the pen. Total Score: 4. Smoothness : 4 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 5 Feel : 4 Looks : 2.
I really like the click top — it has such a substantial and satisfying feel and noise. And the rubber grip is nice. It feels smooth and comfortable in my hand, not too heavy. The Parker IM Rollerball is handsome looking. A smooth operator. The kind of pen that takes itself seriously. One could imagine it on a wooden desk, being used to sign important papers by an important person. But this pen approximates what a luxury pen offers, at a much lower price point. Smoothness : 5 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 2.
The Pilot Razor Point pen is a lot like a Le Pen, but dressed in American business casual instead of a perfectly cut blazer. Smoothness : 5 Smudging : 4 Bleed-through : 3 Feel : 4 Looks : 4. I have a very intimate working knowledge of this TUL pen, because I own a colored set of these that I use every day. One of the most unique things about this pen is its triangular-shaped body with rounded edges. Smoothness : 4 Smudging: 3.
With a solid and smooth line, this rollerball pen is reminiscent of a fountain pen — with none of the learning curve. Another cool touch: the dots on the body indicate the ink color. The Sakura Micron pen sticks a tiny bit which slows me down as I write. It does, however, have a nice flexibility of line thickness. I like the opacity of the ink, but sometimes it builds up on certain letters, which is ugly. It does not smudge and there is zero bleed-through. It also feels slightly short in my hand.
The cap is functional enough and the clip is kinda small. When it comes to looks, Micron pens are, in my opinion, sort of anti-design. The greenish, khaki-colored plastic is the definition of bland and visually, the overall design is basically negligible.
Hawaiian-based Acme has been collaborating with architects, graphic designers, and artists since its founding in Let your coworkers try it out — even if just for the highly satisfying sound the cap makes when it clicks on the pen. Smoothness : 4 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 4. The Pilot G-2 series are some of the most popular pens on the market, and that comes as no surprise. The lines are thick and more or less consistent, and that makes the pen great for everyday note-taking.
I prefer a finer point, but this is a solid pen. Smoothness : 5 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 5 Feel : 1 Looks : 5. The Moleskine Go Pen lives up to its name in that writes consistently and smoothly without sticking to the page and it has a quick and satisfying ink-flow.
It does the job of a ballpoint exceedingly well: It writes quickly and clearly, making my handwriting look neat and effortless. I noticed a minimal amount of smudging when I filled in an area and then rubbed my finger over it, zero smudging when I wrote normally, and zero bleed-through despite a nice dark, opaque ink.
This pen hurts my hand to write with. Its rectangular design makes the corners dig into my thumb as I write. I would not be able to use this on a regular basis. I like the minimal grid design on the front and the black-and-white design reminds me of a Braun clock. I would keep this on my desk or in my pen jar. I also like the asymmetrical pocket clip. Smoothness : 5 Smudging : 5 Bleed-through : 5 Feel : 4 Looks : 2. It has the feel and smooth, constant ink-flow of a fresh marker, and the precision of a ballpoint pen.
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