What's your favorite pen?

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by Lisa

You are really on the BALL. POINT well taken!

Huh? I haven't the slightest inkling of what you're talking about.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Huh? I haven't the slightest inkling of what you're talking about.

Now you have me over a.... barrel. I can't compete with one who is a.... fountain of pen-pun knowledge.

[toph]

I have an INKling, dePEnding on which way you look at it, that i started this FOUNTAIN of puns and that we have all gone off the original POINT and QUILLed the thread

[oneillba]

Thank you all for your posts. This thread has really got me all "wound up", pardon the pun, and laughing. It's good to see everyone has a good sense of humor here in the forum. I'm glad I joined.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by toph

I have an INKling, dePEnding on which way you look at it, that i started this FOUNTAIN of puns and that we have all gone off the original POINT and QUILLed the thread

Christopher, it's written all over your face: you're releasing a lot of penned- up energy today.

[toph]

I genuinley cannot think of anymore original puns- Lisa you are the winner

On a serious not i really do like some Cross fountain pens but my writing is just to bad to use it regularly

[Tools]

I draw the line on ball points. My dailies are the Mont Blanc and Colibri rollers on the left. I like the Colibri because I can fit a modern Pilot G2 gel refill...I like the way the ink flows on those. When I'm on the move I have a number of Cross pens that fit nicely in a shirt or in the Day planner and are easier to replace if lost or taken.

I also have my Grandfathers every day Scheaffers fountains that he used in the 1940's.

[GMTII Owner]

The one I'm writing with....

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by toph

I genuinley cannot think of anymore original puns- Lisa you are the winner

On a serious not i really do like some Cross fountain pens but my writing is just to bad to use it regularly

And on a serious note here, too - I don't use pens very often; only to sign things and write checks and do the grocery list. An expensive pen would be a waste for me. Plus, I would lose it, I'm sure. Now, a nice watch is more up my alley because I always have to know what time it is to keep track of my life! And I can't lose it because I don't take it off.

A few months ago I wrote about how I once flushed my first Mont Blanc - a gift - down the toilet. (this was years ago.) I had a hole in my pocket. Please don't ask for any more details.

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by Tools

I draw the line on ball points. My dailies are the Mont Blanc and Colibri rollers on the left. I like the Colibri because I can fit a modern Pilot G2 gel refill...I like the way the ink flows on those. When I'm on the move I have a number of Cross pens that fit nicely in a shirt or in the Day planner and are easier to replace if lost or taken.

I also have my Grandfathers every day Scheaffers fountains that he used in the 1940's.

Those are some beuutiful pens Brother. Imagine how many millions of those beautiful pens were tossed out when ball points arrived!!! Take good care of them and pass them down someday.

[daveathall]

I have a set of Mont Blanc Meisterstuck that I have for best, may have to send thm back though because they dont make me spell any better and I have never written a novel that can compare to Shakespear.

[redshirt1957]

The words ball and point in the same thread and I have yet to make a dumb comment.

[Launch Mini]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I have a set of Mont Blanc Meisterstuck that I have for best, may have to send thm back though because they dont make me spell any better and I have never written a novel that can compare to Shakespear.

I have the same problem with my set. I think they were made for a doctor, cuz everything they write is illegible.
Seriously, my favourite pen is the one the boss uses to sign my paycheque with

[Thurnau]

I use a couple different mont blanc rollerball pens with medium ink. One is the rubber starwalker with metal lines. It costs too much and isn't that comfortable writing for long periods. While the pen is big and slightly too heavy, the tip where you put your finger is tiny. I love mont blanc because the ink. I am a lefty and the ink dries before I smear up the ink as I rub my hand over it. I like the feel of a G2, but my hand has ink on it and I manage to smear the page slightly. I am also impressed by the way the ink screws to lock into its place and never jiggles or rattles around. How do the other brands compare in ink refills? Comfort? and Price?

[WHS1@swbell.net]

Space Pen Golf Pen.... It even has a small golf ball on the end.

[Omnibus]

Originally Posted by Lisa

A few months ago I wrote about how I once flushed my first Mont Blanc - a gift - down the toilet. (this was years ago.) I had a hole in my pocket. Please don't ask for any more details.

Sorry to hear that. How could that....?

Details please...

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Omnibus

Sorry to hear that. How could that....?

Details please...

Well, it was a state government office building and the toilets were seriously industrial. And I had my pen in my skirt pocket. Must I really elaborate further!?? Do I have to tell about how the maintenance guys removed the toilet from the wall, to try and find it, but to no avail?

[oneillba]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Well, it was a state government office building and the toilets were seriously industrial. And I had my pen in my skirt pocket. Must I really elaborate further!?? Do I have to tell about how the maintenance guys removed the toilet from the wall, to try and find it, but to no avail?

A funny story, but how about that guy in NYC that dropped his cell phone in the train toilet and went fishing for it and got his hand caught. He held up the transit system for hours while the fire dept tried to extract him. eek!!

[SteyrAUG]

If I were inclined I could go buy a Mont Blanc right now.

Certainly on a day at the range I have spent $300 on ammo.

But there are so many things I'd rather have for $300 I will never own a Mont Blanc. I have some Cross pens in my desk where they have sat for 20+ years unused which I received as a gift.

Right now my pen is a Delta Elite from Staples. That is about the most I'm willing to spend on a pen.

[Terry Newton]

Originally Posted by oneillba

Only one thing. I wished it had a pocket clip.

You can buy the pocket clips for the Space Pens now. I have a black one that cost quite a bit of money and I keep it in my Palm Pilot Wallet with the pen clipped in the pen holder.

I also like this pen as it is so versatile. This is the one item though where I don't care enough to get the best.

Terry Newton

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

If I were inclined I could go buy a Mont Blanc right now.

Certainly on a day at the range I have spent $300 on ammo.

But there are so many things I'd rather have for $300 I will never own a Mont Blanc. I have some Cross pens in my desk where they have sat for 20+ years unused which I received as a gift.

Right now my pen is a Delta Elite from Staples. That is about the most I'm willing to spend on a pen.

Yeah, but what would you spring for a red Swingline?

[unclesallie]

i just go to Staples and buy those rollerballs? is this ok? am i losing it? or should i be spending hundreds of dollars on those beautiful pens you guys love?
ahh, think i'll just go to sleep now, and dream of fountain pens.......
best,dan

[mikey]

I am aware of the fine writing pens out there but MY pen has to always be Montblanc. I have had 10 over the the last 12 years. I have a MB 221 which is a vintage fountain pen that is currently being shipped to me now. Fine writing is really based on writing with a fountain pen. It takes practice and can get messy. Ask me how. I also have a Vintage Mont Blanc retro that came out in Rollerball form recently. Pictured is my MB 221 thats in transit. The MB ballpoint and rollerball are better for daily use.

[jasonbellevue]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

The words ball and point in the same thread and I have yet to make a dumb comment.

[SteyrAUG]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Yeah, but what would you spring for a red Swingline?

$15.99

http://www.amazon.com/Swingline-7473...8500000&sr=8-1

[Omnibus]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Well, it was a state government office building and the toilets were seriously industrial. And I had my pen in my skirt pocket. Must I really elaborate further!?? Do I have to tell about how the maintenance guys removed the toilet from the wall, to try and find it, but to no avail?

Did you tell the maintenance guy about how you pen could be down there?

[Jedi]

I write and draw quite a bit in my work, and I use the following:

- sketching and general notes: ARTLINE 200 Fineliner 0.4mm or Montblanc Starwalker Fineliner, medium point.

[Chappy]

mont blanc - fountain pen - classic black and gold

[Taffi Abernathy]

As far as a "decent" pen, my very favorite was a 25 year old Pelikan 200 series in blue marble that just broke. I sent it back to Pelikan for repair and the service person told me they no longer have parts. They will attempt to fix it, but if they are unable, I was told I'd be sent new upper and lower parts. Blame it on an abnormal pattern of axon-firing, but the last time I checked new upper and lower parts constitute an entirely new pen. Am I missing something here?

[2th Dr]

Of the one's I have, my favorite is my S.T.Dupont Rollerball with the gold cap and chinese lacquer barrel. Not only does it look great, and have a good weight to it, but it writes like a dream!