Before I left my day job to focus on The Pen Addict full time, I was in the IT field. I was with the same company for around 15 years, 12 of that in the same facility. I knew a lot of people there, and a lot of them knew me as the pen guy. Gel pen: A popular pen choice for middle schoolers because of the color variety, thanks to the pen's pigment formula. These pens use water-based gel ink that writes smooth but takes a longer time to dry. But once completely dry, the ink won't budge. With its mid-century modern design, this chrome Cross pen will definitely help you stand out from the crowd. This isn’t a pen you’ll want to lend to your coworkers… Sharpie Fine Point Pen Rollerball pen: These pens use water-based ink and are better for long writing. They write smoother and produce dark, clean lines.

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Unless you’re worried about stains, if you’re looking for a reliable, no frills EDC rollerball pen the Pilot G2 might be for you. Uni-Ball Vision Elite Rollerball PenBallpoints are by far the most ubiquitous. That’s because they are reliable, durable, and cheap. If you’re looking for an EDC pen and you don’t want to have to think about ink bleeding, ink staining your clothes, or pen maintenance– ballpoints are your best bet. Choosing the Zebra F-301 is a no-brainer for people who want a cheap and reliable compact pen. Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen Perfectly portable steel pen with secure metal clip guarantees your pen will be there when you need it. Combining style, strength, and value this is America’s #1 steel ballpoint pen for a reason. Here theyare, organized by type (ballpoint, rollerball, fountain pen). Zebra F-301 Compact Ballpoint Retractable Pen Marker pen : For ultimate, dark lines, markers pens are the way to go. They use water, oil, pigment, and alcohol-based inks and often promise a permanent or waterproof finish. Because they're darker, they might be more prone to bleed through thin paper.

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However, it wasn’t until the end of high school that Ryan began to care about how he looked. Gradually, over the next few years, he started to dress better and learn about style. “Finding clothes that fit helped me to become more confident. I find that when I try to dress well, I feel better.”The Al Star has a heavy-duty clip and lightweight, yet tough construction. With a steel nib and ergonomically shaped grip, it’s comfortable to use. Lamy even offers left-handed Al Stars specially designed for all you southpaws out there. TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen

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Ryan has also spent more time in a suit and tie than most guys, so he's well qualified to write about classic menswear, business casual and formalwear. Expertise: Ryan has loved writing since an early age, and in college began contributing to and editing for university publications. After college, he began freelance writing and editing. He’s written from blogs and magazines such as Real Men Real Style, Life in the Finger Lakes, and Gentleman Within. For the few that were interested past the “oh, that’s nice,” phase, there were two pens that were their favorites: the Pilot G2, and the Zebra F-301. Growing up, a lot of the men I looked up to dressed well. My dad is always clean-shaven and makes sure that he looks presentable before heading out the door, and my grandfather, who owned and operated a dairy farm, usually wore work pants with a sharp crease and a button-up work shirt.”Ballpoint pen: If you're looking for an everyday carry pen, then this is it. These reliable, oil-based ink pens dry faster and distribute less ink as you write. If you tend to press down hard when you write, you might want to pass on this pen. The delicate tip can easily be damaged. Unlike ballpoints and rollerballs, fountain pens have a learning curve. They are more prone to leak, are more expensive, and are generally more fragile. While many rollerballs and fountain pens are prone to leak on flights due to changes in cabin pressure, Uni-Ball states that this pen contains “airplane-safe ink.” While I enjoy writing with this pen, I haven’t personally tested this claim.