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Old 24 July 2018, 04:17 AM   #1
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Any ballpoint users?

I’m new into pen collecting and using “nicer” pens. I’m a lefty and have already decided that most if not all of my pens will be ballpoints. Less fuss and they don’t smear which is nice. I own several brands already such as Retro 51, Pelikan, Lamy and Parker. I just today ordered my first nicer pen, a S T DuPont D Initial in Duotone. I’m very very excited to get it and continue my pen journey.


So are there any other people that prefer a ballpoint or maybe carry one occasionally?
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Old 24 July 2018, 04:25 AM   #2
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I am also a lefty and prefer ballpoint. I have used a Montblanc Meisterstuck for over a decade. I don't use pens much so I am a one pen type of guy but I do appreciate seeing a nice collection of them.
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Old 24 July 2018, 04:32 AM   #3
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I am also a lefty and prefer ballpoint. I have used a Montblanc Meisterstuck for over a decade. I don't use pens much so I am a one pen type of guy but I do appreciate seeing a nice collection of them.
Yea I’m sure a MB will be in my pen case before it’s all said and done. I plan on havIng maybe 5 better grade pens and then some “beaters” too of course
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Old 24 July 2018, 06:50 AM   #4
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Also a lefty but prefer Fountain pens but use a rollerball or ball point daily, normally a pilot metropolitan or a Parker
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Old 24 July 2018, 07:44 AM   #5
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Also a lefty but prefer Fountain pens but use a rollerball or ball point daily, normally a pilot metropolitan or a Parker
I’m sure I’ll try a fountain pen out at some point but still new to collecting. That Pilot gets a lot of mentions I see on pen forums. Might need one
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Old 24 July 2018, 07:51 AM   #6
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I’m sure I’ll try a fountain pen out at some point but still new to collecting. That Pilot gets a lot of mentions I see on pen forums. Might need one
The Metropolitan’s are great pens for what they cost , the rollerball version is my go to when out and about


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Old 24 July 2018, 12:56 PM   #7
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Waterman pens are some of the best ballpoints I've used. They start as soon as they hit the paper. Not all ballpoints do in my experience. I like the Hemisphere line although they are a little thin.

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Old 25 July 2018, 11:25 PM   #8
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I lats use ball points.

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Old 28 July 2018, 01:28 AM   #9
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Congrats on the DuPont!!! Any photos?

In fact, using a ballpoint today, dunhill Sentryman Ballpoint Pen.............





Have a few more ballpoints, althought the special pieces are all rollerball.
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Old 28 July 2018, 03:14 AM   #10
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The Montegrappa ballpoints, the Caran d'Ache Varius and Ecridor ballpoints. I usually like to find sterling silver ballpoints. I like polishing the silver. Good luck finding what you like. Also, I have found the Monteverde refills for the above, always to be better and less expensive.
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Old 28 July 2018, 07:05 AM   #11
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Congrats on the DuPont!!! Any photos?

In fact, using a ballpoint today, dunhill Sentryman Ballpoint Pen.............





Have a few more ballpoints, althought the special pieces are all rollerball.
I got the pen yesterday and didn’t take photos. I sent it back today as there was an issue with it. Should have the replacement next week. I was a little surprised it had an issue to be honest but it happens
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Old 28 July 2018, 07:06 AM   #12
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The Montegrappa ballpoints, the Caran d'Ache Varius and Ecridor ballpoints. I usually like to find sterling silver ballpoints. I like polishing the silver. Good luck finding what you like. Also, I have found the Monteverde refills for the above, always to be better and less expensive.
I have a cheapie Caran D Ache and it’s an excellent pen and writes super smooth. I’m a fan of the brand for sure
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Old 30 July 2018, 01:03 PM   #13
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Funny, because I am a lefty too. But I learned also to write with my right. You see I am 82 and in the old days we had to learn with our right. But I am also able to right with my left.
As a design engineer I learn even to draw on the drawing board with my left and right with my right hand. Because of being left and right I was faster than other designers.
I do collect also ball pens and have 8, like Pelikan, Waterman, Parker, Conklin, and an Italian.
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:57 PM   #14
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I bought one of these for my wife, and she loves it. The way it operates is very cool. The entire pen flexes to expose the ballpoint.

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