Pentel Tradio Fountain Pen Review

Pentel TRJ50 A

As I removed the cap on the Pentel Tradio Fountain Pen I was surprised by the appearance of the nib.  My eyesight is not quite what it used to be, too many hours sitting in front of computer monitors, but the tip of this pen was just not what I expected to see.  The nib was miniscule, at a close look I could draw a comparison with an arrow.

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Stabilo SMARTball – A Ballpoint for the Smartphone generation

Stabilo Smartball 2 0 Kiwi

The new Stabilo SMARTball his been created with tech lovers in mind.

This latest offering from the experts in pens for the prolific writer, is more than just a writing instrument.  An innovative design that incorporates a stylus for use on touch screens, created using the abundance of experience gained in ergonomics through working with teachers, scientists & students.

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Pentel Hybrid Gel Grip DX Broad Gel Ink Pen Review

Pentel Hybrid Gel Grip DX Broad

The Pentel Hybrid Gel Grip DX is a pigment gel ink pen with a sturdy blue plastic striped body which Pentel describe as elegant, I would be inclined to say it’s a masculine looking pen.

One transparent ink level section is just above the grey rubber grip, another on the cap enables the 1.0mm tip to be viewed. The grip section is made from a grey rubberised material, this is about 1 inch long and does make it comfortable to hold.

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