ball point pens
Feb 27, 2023 22:44:38 #
Longshadow wrote:
Stores near me don't seem to have the Cross pen refills
Stores near me don't seem to have the Cross pen refills
I got a 2-pack of 8513-2 Cross refills (OE, not a knockoff) via Amazon Prime; cost was $9.96 when I ordered them in June 2018
Feb 27, 2023 22:52:11 #
During my years teaching I found my good pens sprouted feet and ran away when I wasn't at my desk so I tried a bunch, Pilots were the ones I settled on. Pilot G2 clicker type with gel ink for writing and Pilot Precise 5 pull off the cap style in extra fine point for entries in those tiny boxes in the grade/roll book.
Yeah, I started in the days of paper only and thebn for several years the computer roll book was optional, but you had to keep the paper one also. Then the computer roll book was required for attendance and grades, but you also had to do the paper one for a couple of years for substitute teachers to use (no computer password for them) and a backup if the school district system or any part of it crashed.
Then my last few years the subs were given passwords, unless you said NO!, so you kept a paper one for them to mark attendance, then you transferred it.
Long way of saying I used a lot of Pilot pens, and over the years only a very rare one failed on me. Usually what happened before I ran out of ink was one got dropped to land on the extended point and then they jammed, leaked or both.
Yeah, I started in the days of paper only and thebn for several years the computer roll book was optional, but you had to keep the paper one also. Then the computer roll book was required for attendance and grades, but you also had to do the paper one for a couple of years for substitute teachers to use (no computer password for them) and a backup if the school district system or any part of it crashed.
Then my last few years the subs were given passwords, unless you said NO!, so you kept a paper one for them to mark attendance, then you transferred it.
Long way of saying I used a lot of Pilot pens, and over the years only a very rare one failed on me. Usually what happened before I ran out of ink was one got dropped to land on the extended point and then they jammed, leaked or both.
Feb 28, 2023 05:09:38 #
farwest wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has found a decent ballpoint pen? I have bought several from Costco and Walmart and I have never found one that in dependable. You would think someone could make a pen that works it is so frustrating to be in the middle of filling out a document and it stops laying down ink.
I love youse, cross pens, almost all my life. I never failed me.
Feb 28, 2023 05:57:15 #
farwest wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has found a decent ballpoint pen? I have bought several from Costco and Walmart and I have never found one that in dependable. You would think someone could make a pen that works it is so frustrating to be in the middle of filling out a document and it stops laying down ink.
They all even the $50 + run out of just when you need them🤪 this why I usually carry two in my bib overall pocket.
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Feb 28, 2023 06:48:19 #
farwest wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has found a decent ballpoint pen? I have bought several from Costco and Walmart and I have never found one that in dependable. You would think someone could make a pen that works it is so frustrating to be in the middle of filling out a document and it stops laying down ink.
Very hard to beat the old Bic Cristal. Super reliable, even in low outdoor temps, and ya can't beat the price.
Feb 28, 2023 06:49:40 #
I always carry a pen with me and have found the Zebra brand works fairly well in most situations. They are low in cost and available almost everywhere. I even found a shorty version on Amazon that is only about 4 inches long which makes it easier to carry in pockets.
However, I have noticed that I have had problems writing with any type of pen lately. I am wondering if something in the paper composition has been changed. The pen starts and stops writing but is full of ink and works on other papers OK. The pens seem to work fine on the notebook and printer paper.
However, I have noticed that I have had problems writing with any type of pen lately. I am wondering if something in the paper composition has been changed. The pen starts and stops writing but is full of ink and works on other papers OK. The pens seem to work fine on the notebook and printer paper.
Feb 28, 2023 07:09:58 #
maxlieberman wrote:
I haven't bought a ball point pen retail in years, as I now buy in bulk for advertizing. The Parker Jotter was always dependable. The pens I buy have a gel ink, and are quite smooth to write with and are very dependable. There are myriad pens out there by Parker, Cross and Pentel, to name a few.
Feb 28, 2023 07:51:07 #
farwest wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has found a decent ballpoint pen? I have bought several from Costco and Walmart and I have never found one that in dependable. You would think someone could make a pen that works it is so frustrating to be in the middle of filling out a document and it stops laying down ink.
I use and like the Zebra F.402 0.7mm and really like it. I believe I found it at Walmart.
Feb 28, 2023 08:14:00 #
sjb3 wrote:
I got a 2-pack of 8513-2 Cross refills (OE, not a knockoff) via Amazon Prime; cost was $9.96 when I ordered them in June 2018
In June of 2018 there probably was not a shortage of Cross refills..........
That was 5 years ago.
Feb 28, 2023 08:31:09 #
Scruples wrote:
I am not very particular about a pen. As long as it does what I need it to do. If I had to pick, I like the Rotring Core Series. They are not very expensive as each run about $45-$55 per pen. You can buy them in certain stationary stores and on line. The company discontinued this series.
$45-$55 is not very expensive????? Glad you have so much money!!!!!
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Feb 28, 2023 08:41:41 #
I have them every place Can't beat them for the price https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pilot-G2-Retractable-Gel-Ink-Pens-Fine-Point-Black-10-Count-17510771/17510771?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1939&adid=2222222227717510771_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9002838&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=17510771&wl13=1939&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8kJ28xJUpXC4CzfZDNsr5DM7bXdNNRLkoXnKnw3aMf-gPCXl62bgvIaAkwcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Feb 28, 2023 08:46:45 #
…uni-ball 307 Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point (0.7mm)… designed to be able to write on glossy surfaces…
Feb 28, 2023 09:00:09 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
I love the Pilot Extra Fine 0.5mm blue ink! They are so smooth, and precise! They have a premium rolling ball point, and they last, and last! They have a tiny plastic cover on the point when brand new that must be removed before 1st use. Sooo smooth, and precise! You will love them!
Feb 28, 2023 09:08:37 #
Feb 28, 2023 09:23:16 #
I started carrying the Rite in the Rain pocket pen years ago. You always have it handy and it has a pressurized ink cartridge that always writes, wet or dry conditions and in any position. Two pack for $15.
https://www.riteintherain.com/pocket-pen-black-ink#BK92
https://www.riteintherain.com/pocket-pen-black-ink#BK92
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