Let me just start by saying that I have never really been into crosswords, all those cryptic clues have simply seemed like a challenge too far. That all changed recently whilst sitting in a hospital waiting room. Needing something to pass the time & relieve my boredom, I picked up an arrow word puzzle from a nearby table. The only pen I had in my bag was a Uni-ball Vision Elite, I sat back & set to work with a spot of puzzle solving.
Peter Warrior: Pen & Pencil Expert
Pilot V Sign Pen Review
The Pilot V Sign pen is often marketed as being ideal for writing faxes & labels. Do people still use faxes? Was a question that came to mind.
The fax became popular around the world in the 1980’s. I remember working in some large organisations that even used to employ staff that spent the whole day sending & receiving them.
CNN Wants to See Your Handwriting!
Schools across the United States are phasing out cursive handwriting, making it a hot topic of debate among educators, students and researchers.
So, CNN has responded with a brilliant series of articles about handwriting, all linked to a “cultural census” the network is taking that asks everyday people to submit samples of their own handwriting for review and public display.
(Look below to see what we’re doing to encourage our readers to participate.)
Staedtler Triplus Ball Review
The Staedtler Triplus Ball is a stick pen with a difference. The triangular barrel is ergonomically designed, it is claimed that it provides an effortless writing experience. I had difficulty taking the cap on & off. I found this was probably because I hadn’t placed it in line with the triangular sides.
This pen does have a rubberised grip along the length of the barrel, unlike many other basic ballpoints that just have a see through plastic case.
Rotring Tikky Rollerpoint EF Review
When given a choice I will usually choose to write with a medium point. That said I do like to break free from routine & show my spontaneous side from time to time, so here is my take on the Rotring Tikky Rollerpoint.