Peter Warrior: Pen & Pencil Expert 
For general writing, I would not usually consider using a pencil. I’ve only ever used one when I thought that I may need to erase something. I wonder if the Pentel Twist – Erase Mechanical Pencil will change my mind.
I can see the obvious benefits a mechanical pencil has to offer over its a standard wooden cousin. No more hassle looking for a sharpener, or trimming with a sharp knife, as I often used to see my granddad do (not recommended, especially if there are any young readers out there).
If pens had a personality I would class gel pens as easy going. I have always found them comfortable to use no matter how long for, the ink always flows well & produces vivid text on the page.
Having just put the Uni-ball Signo Scents under the proverbial microscope, I have been impressed by the range of vibrant colours. When it comes to the sniff factor, for me, they didn’t all come up to scratch, more on that shortly.
One thing that we’ve always tried to do here at the Pen Vibe Blog is focus not just on the writing instruments, but also on the things we do with them, whether it’s journaling, writing letters, drawing, or signing contracts.
See, while it’s fun to talk about all the unique little aspects of our favorite pens, we actually buy them for a reason, to express ourselves in ways both mundane and extraordinary. We enjoy pens and pencils not solely for themselves, but for what we can accomplish through them. That’s the whole point of a writing instrument (no pun intended).
With the class & quality that you would expect from a pen made by a Japanese company, the Pentel Lancelot is a retractable, refillable sleek looking ballpoint. Part of the luxury collection, this pen comes in black, blue, pink & silver barrels. Made from lacquered brass they have chrome plated fittings, including an eye catching band around the barrel, & all have a lifetime warranty against defects & workmanship issues.
We all know that computers have become a mainstay in many peoples lives, be it for work or entertainment. There are times however when an old fashioned pen is all that is required. Today I am pleased to find a Pilot BegreeN Super Gel in my handbag.