Ask HN: Favourite Pen

6 points by helij 2 months ago | 9 comments
Which pen do you find really smooth for writing notes. I remember a few years ago I had a pen that was really smooth and also made my writing semi-decent. Whatever I try these days is different. Don't want to say not good. Before venturing into buying a dozen different pens to test I welcome any suggestions.
  • tinix 2 months ago
    Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel with a Fischer space pen refill

    the refill costs more than the original pen

    • mrtomservo 2 months ago
      I love my 0.7mm Zebra Sarasa Clips (dark blue). I buy the refills to put in other pens. The ink dries nearly instantly. Not fancy, but a great workhorse pen.
      • Lyngbakr 2 months ago
        I like fineliners for everyday use and opt for Sakura Pigma Micron #05s. They're quite reasonably priced and are very enjoyable to write with!
        • 90s_dev 2 months ago
          I got a nice wooden Wordsworth fountain pen off Amazon last year. It was fun for a bit.
          • bigfatkitten 2 months ago
            Uniball Vision Elite Micro. I buy them on Amazon in 12 packs.
            • toomuchtodo 2 months ago
              I like the 0.8mm bold point personally. Very smooth writing. Awesome pens.
            • begemotz 2 months ago
              My go to pen these days is the ubiquitous Pilot Precise V5.
              • helij 2 months ago
                Thanks all for suggestions!
                • BOOSTERHIDROGEN 2 months ago
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