A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Pen

11 May 2010 1 Comment

by Whitney in A Few of Our Favorite Things

The goal: A pen that writes and edits like nobody’s business

The results: The best pen on the planet

Amanda’s Pick:

The Stats: Pilot Precise Rollerball, about $12 for the 7-pen variety pack at Staples (also available at Target, Walmart, and online retailers)

Why: I make lists. I edit documents. I grade papers. I need a pen to do all these jobs.
The Story: You can read the long story, but the short of it is that this pen has seen me through lots of writing/editing projects over the years. I first met this pen in sixth grade when a couple of boys on either side of me tore the tops off a couple red ones and shook ink all over my arms. I’ve been in love ever since. With the pens. Not those boys.

The Pros: It comes in a lot of colors. It writes smoothly. It never skips. The line is so fine, I can edit in even the tightest of situations.
The Cons: I wish it came a few more colors, just to add a bit more variety. Careful if you let your young kids use these pens. The needle point doesn’t hold up to the kind of pressure that a 2-year old exerts onto it when pounding it on paper.
One last thing: This pen comes in a new retractable model. I haven’t tried it yet, but I think I’ve just found a reason to visit my neighborhood Staples.

Whitney’s Pick:

The Stats: Pilot Precise Rollerball, about $12 for the 7-pen variety pack at Staples (also available at Target, Walmart, and online retailers)

Why: The extra fine tip is the best for hard copy edits.

The Story: Let me let you in on a little secret: Amanda is a pen connoisseur. She introduced me to this pen, and it’s been a whirlwind romance ever since. I do not use any other type of pen at work. Ever.

The Pros: It comes in different colors. It’s easy to hold in my small hand. I write with it every day, yet it lasts a long time. And, oh, the fine tip. I can make an editing mark in the smallest of typefaces!
The Cons: It can smudge on other surfaces besides paper.
One last thing: I love this pen so much, I begged Amanda to record a commercial highlighting its wonder for an internal video I made for work. And you thought you were nerdy.

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