The Appeal of Pens
In this world of mobile phone keypads and computer keyboards, writing is often considered as a matter of preference rather than necessity. Still, there are things that our gadgets cannot replace. Personal signatures are always written by hand as an authentic mark of one's identity. Although blogs abound for the world to read, nothing compares to the comfort, privacy and evocativeness of venting out one's sentiments on a journal notebook. Those who always have a pen in their pockets know that when machines fail, perhaps by breaking down or losing battery life, pen and paper save the day.
Some shoppers might consider pens a mere necessity, while others view these items as coveted treasures. Businessmen and writers look for pens that write consistently, without bleeding or clogging. They do not want pens that smudge their signatures on a contract or those that interrupt their thoughts in the middle of a paragraph. On the other hand, pens are given as corporate gifts, tokens and awards. People may desire fountain pens, ball pens and roller ball pens. Let us talk about what makes each type desirable for different people and purposes.
Fountain pens make writing nearly effortless, as one does not have to apply much pressure when using it. Ink flows smoothly from a fountain pen. It is used for calligraphy and for art drawing. It is also a pen of choice for collectors all over the world. A fountain pen may come in a limited edition; thus, it is valued for its scarcity. It may also have artistic and/or historical value, like most maki-e fountain pens.
Ball pens are used most commonly for everyday writing. They are affordable and require little maintenance. Its oil-based ink dries very quickly when it comes in contact with paper. They are often used as a promotional item and is also given away in charitable events. In recent years, they have also been used for sketching.
Roller ball pens use water-based and gel-based types of ink. They combine the convenience of ball pens with the wet look of fountain pen ink. They require minimal pressure from a writer. Roller ball pen ink can come in a whole range of colours, even metallic colours and hues that can be seen against a black surface. They are useful for writing “invisible messages,” too.
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