What type of ballpoint do you like?

[Nostalgicpenman]

Cap-, button-, twist- activated, or separate cap?

 

What type of ballpoint do you like and use most?

 

[hari317]

The button turn type if at all I use a BP like on the CaranDache Madison.

[Rapt]

A fountain pen is the kind of ballpoint I like. One that's smooth but with just a hint of feedback so you can feel the paper.

[Richard]

I don't like ballpoints, period.

 

If I'm compelled to use a ballpoint, it's almost always one of my vintage ones that I've converter to accept modern Parker refills.

 

Sheaffer Stratowriter Sentinel

http://www.richardspens.com/images/collection/zoomed/sentinel_bp.jpg

 

Eversharp CA, Fifth Avenue version

http://www.richardspens.com/images/collection/zoomed/ca.jpg

 

Eversharp CA, Skyline version

http://www.richardspens.com/images/collection/zoomed/ca_skyline.jpg

[richardandtracy]

What type of ballpoint do you like and use most?

I don't like them & I won't use them.

 

If the choice is ballpoint or not writing, I don't write. However, that choice never happens, as the only place where I don't have a fountain pen within reach is the bath.

 

Regards

 

Richard.

 

[Shangas]

I cannot stand ballpoint pens. I use and carry *only* fountain pens. I cannot even remember the last time I USED a ballpoint pen!

[simonrob]

Cap-, button-, twist- activated, or separate cap?

 

What type of ballpoint do you like and use most?

 

I dislike them; horrible things to write with. If I absolutely must, I'll use something that's appropriate for such a pen - a cheap Bic or Pilot or whatever. I especially dislike expensive ballpoints dressed up to look like proper pens.

 

Simon

[cmeisenzahl]

I love the twist action on my Lamy Dialog2 roller ball.

[Fountainbass]

I generally go for twist action pens. I have a Parker Sonnet ballpoint with a gel refill, and I really like that pen a lot.

[ethernautrix]

Ballpoint pens? I LOVE BALLPOINT PENS! I was looking for the ballpointpennetwork when I stumbled into here, and, well... I kindv like fountain pens, for those times when using a ballpoint is... egregious.

 

Seriously, though...

 

On those (rare) occasions when I reach for a ballpoint, I prefer a push-top. I have no preference over what kind of mechanism is on the pen I hand to people who ask if they can borrow a pen. It's usually a plastic Pilot gel (this happens at work typically).

 

Like Richard Binder above, I prefer Parker refills. His converted vintage pens are lovely!

 

But my MB Agatha Christie is the loveliest ballpoint of them all.

 

And I also like my Sheaffer Connaisseur, even though it's a twist-twist.*

 

 

 

 

*Nods to the Flintstones.

[goodguy]

Cap-, button-, twist- activated, or separate cap?

 

What type of ballpoint do you like and use most?

My favorite is the cheapest one I can get because they all look and feel the same to me.Give me a BIC for me all non FP pens are just a backup anyways.

[Garageboy]

I prefer one that is heavy and egronomic to offset the pressure and discomfort associated with the dang refills

[weemeng]

Cap-, button-, twist- activated, or separate cap?

 

What type of ballpoint do you like and use most?

 

I would like one that does not form blobs of ink at the nib. Thus far I'm not able to find a ball point pen that meets that criteria and the closest that meets that requirement is a roller ball. I like small ballpoint pens that can extend to full length like the Zebra telescopic pen and the Zebra F-301. I'm also drooling over the Lamy Pico pen.

 

For some wierd reason whenever I use ballpoint pens my writing becomes illegible but when I use a fountain pen, my writing can be read. So for the longest time, I've always used a fountain pen.

[richardandtracy]

For some wierd reason whenever I use ballpoint pens my writing becomes illegible but when I use a fountain pen, my writing can be read. So for the longest time, I've always used a fountain pen.

The same happens with me. I think it's because the ball slip-slides over the paper more easily, despite the fact the ink's thicker than FP ink. Ah well, a connundrum.

 

Regards

 

Richard.

 

[Federalist Pens]

I also prefer Rollerballs over Ballpoint. They remind you of FP ink when you see it on paper.

I really do not bother with ballpoint pens anymore. I'll still keep the good models that I have though :roflmho: !

 

I'm glad that Parker has made gel refills in their standard refills. Now even a ballpoint can write like a rollerball!

[andyk]

BPs have their place I have several (in fact quite a few) not too bothered about how they operate although I preference is probably for twist action.

 

Andy

[thefsb]

The kind that can take a gel ink refill, e.g. Parker-type refills.

[Rapt]

Ok so if I'm compelled to use a BP I don't care what "action" it is so long as it has a Fisher Space pen refill in it. Because that writes on the things that FPs won't, which would be the sole reason for a BP to begin with.

[Thornton]

I would have to say twist action since some of my favorite BP's are the Cross Century Classic, Levenger True Writer, and Mont Blanc Classique.

[FrankB]

I also feel that BP's have their place. I usually use Broad point refills as I can produce a better line on paper with them. I suppose I am like some of the othes in that I use a pen for its convenience and seldom worry about the type of mechism it has. For daily carry BP's, I like Parker Jotters which have click mechanisms. At home, I much prefer to use Duofold or Sheaffer Balance II BP's, both of which have twist mechanisms. I guess if I had to choose, I would say the twist type is my preference.