Pentel Twist – Erase Mechanical Pencil 0.7 Review

Pentel QE517 A

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).

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Uni-ball Signo Scents Review

Signo Scents

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.

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