What's your favorite pen?

[oneillba]

I just commented on a recent thread and I mentioned my passion for pens, particularly, Mont Blancs. I have quite a few and love them all, even a Mont Blanc highlighter. My favorite is my Sterling Silver MB fountain pen.

How about you guys? Fountain pen, ball point, roller ball, or just plain old Bic?

Let me know. One we all have in common is that us Rolex owners are passionate about our passions.

[vh_bu98]

I used to have a few Crosses in high school and college. I have a Montblanc cool blue starwalker as my only nice pen these days.

[Widows Son]

I like using fountain pens, but don't really have any expensive ones. That may change. I have my eye on a nice Waterman.

[East Bay Rider]

I carry one of these space pens everywhere.

I know it's not cool or fancy but it fits in my pants pocket and is handy to carry anywhere.
In fact I have a theory. Since I started carrying my own pen I no longer use the public pen at the bank teller, gas station or post office. I didn't get sick this winter either (Knock wood).
I'm no germ-o-phobe but I wonder if there is any correlation between health and not using the same pen as every other runny nosed person at the bank window.
(Don't mean to hijack)

[oneillba]

Originally Posted by Widows Son

I like using fountain pens, but don't really have any expensive ones. That may change. I have my eye on a nice Waterman.

I know what you mean. I have a nice Waterman roller ball too. So many pens, so little notes

[oneillba]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I carry one of these space pens everywhere.

I know it's not cool or fancy but it fits in my pants pocket and is handy to carry anywhere.
In fact I have a theory. Since I started carrying my own pen I no longer use the public pen at the bank teller, gas station or post office. I didn't get sick this winter either (Knock wood).
I'm no germ-o-phobe but I wonder if there is any correlation between health and not using the same pen as every other runny nosed person at the bank window.
(Don't mean to hijack)

I had one of those space pens when I was in high school. They still are popular and can still write upside down, through grease and underwater. Cool! I almost forgot about them.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by oneillba

I had one of those space pens when I was in high school. They still are popular and can still write upside down, through grease and underwater. Cool! I almost forgot about them.

Handy little indestructible pen that can go through the washer
Ask how I know.

[oneillba]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Handy little indestructible pen that can go through the washer
Ask how I know.

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

[Trurolexer]

Mont Blanc

[2careless]

Mont Blanc Le Grand ballpoint and pencil.
I've got long fingers so the extra size of the Le Grand fits perfectly.
Also very fond of Graf von Faber Castell's Perfect pencil. just beautiful.

[JJ Irani]

My favourite pen? It must have the following qualities.

1. As long as it writes....who cares.

2. As long as it's from the office stationary....who cares.

3. When I'm on my lunch break, I just leave it on my desk and never have to worry about anyone pinching it....so who cares.

4. End of the day, I still leave it lying on my desk.....and it's still there the next morning.

So who cares!!

[Omnibus]

Parker it is!

Not too expensive, reliable, cheap refill, looks quite good.

[Gedanken]

On a day-to-day basis, I rather like the Cross Townsend - the brass barrel gives it nice weight and balance:



To be perfectly candid, though, my cheapest pen is a Waterman Phileas, and the smooth ink flow more than makes up for its lack of heft:

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by oneillba

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

Mine does.
At work we received them as token "thank you's" for completing a productivity course. Some had pocket clips, some didn't.

[EvEr34]

these usually work pretty good

[toph]

It dePENds. sorry

[Gedanken]

Chris, I'll ascribe that crack to a corny sense of humour.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I carry one of these space pens everywhere.

I know it's not cool or fancy but it fits in my pants pocket and is handy to carry anywhere.
In fact I have a theory. Since I started carrying my own pen I no longer use the public pen at the bank teller, gas station or post office. I didn't get sick this winter either (Knock wood).
I'm no germ-o-phobe but I wonder if there is any correlation between health and not using the same pen as every other runny nosed person at the bank window.
(Don't mean to hijack)

Bill,
I bought a space pen for my wife a few years ago. She loved it. It always rode in her purse. After a while she lost it so I bought another. You're right , nothing fancy but it does it's job well.
dP

[redshirt1957]

Fremantle.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Chris, I'll ascribe that crack to a corny sense of humour.

It just shows that your and Christopher are in your write minds.

My pen favorite? I still have a Mont Blanc rollerball around somewhere, but quit using it years ago. My favorite is whatever I can dig out from the bottom of my purse or kitchen drawer that isn't dried up. It's usually emblazoned with some pharmaceutical company mishmash....

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Lisa

It just shows that your and Christopher are in your write minds.

My pen favorite? I still have a Mont Blanc rollerball around somewhere, but quit using it years ago. My favorite is whatever I can dig out from the bottom of my purse or kitchen drawer that isn't dried up. It's usually emblazoned with some pharmaceutical company mishmash....

It's amazing all the gunk that will attached to the writing end after sitting in a purse for a week or two. More than once a wife has handed me a pen and it looked more like a bottle washer.

[Lisa]

Joe, I like how you say, "A wife...." As in, one of several!

Usually my pens come out of my purse with a strand of used dental floss tangled around 'em. Very impressive when signing tax papers at the accountant's office.

[Mort]

I sell pens for a living, so I do not really have one favorite. I can say I prefer fountain pens over ball pens and roller balls.
Having said that, in my regular rotation of pens,or what ever is inked up, I go between a Dupont,Pelikan,Cartier,Montblanc or Visconti.

[Omnibus]

Originally Posted by Lisa

My favorite is whatever I can dig out from the bottom of my purse or kitchen drawer that isn't dried up. It's usually emblazoned with some pharmaceutical company mishmash....

Originally Posted by Lisa

Usually my pens come out of my purse with a strand of used dental floss tangled around 'em.

Lisa, you're priceless!

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Omnibus

Lisa, you're priceless!

Tell me about it! I have been saving up my pennies to no avail.

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by Lisa

It just shows that your and Christopher are in your write minds.

Dunno about that, but we sure don't have anything to Bicker about.

[Jimbits76]

My favourite pen? It must have the following qualities.

1. As long as it writes....who cares.

2. As long as it's from the office stationary....who cares.

3. When I'm on my lunch break, I just leave it on my desk and never have to worry about anyone pinching it....so who cares.

4. End of the day, I still leave it lying on my desk.....and it's still there the next morning.

So who cares!!

I'm with the New Zealand Lamber!!!!!!

J

[Omnibus]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Tell me about it! I have been saving up my pennies to no avail.

Just a different approach angle.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Tell me about it! I have been saving up my pennies to no avail.

Wait, Joe - "priceless" in this sense means "can't even be given away!"

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Dunno about that, but we sure don't have anything to Bicker about.

You are really on the BALL. POINT well taken!