Uni-ball Grip UB 247 Rollerball Pen Review

Uni UB 247 Blue

From a company whose name is derived from the word unique I’m going to take the Uni-Ball Grip (UB-247) through its paces to see if it is a one off. The Uni-Ball Grip has a 0.7mm tungsten carbide ball, blue metallic effect plastic barrel with a grey rubberised grip section.  The grip has a row of small blue circles above the Uni logo which I think gives a classic pen a contemporary twist & adds a little interest.

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Edding 30 Paper Marker Review

Edding 30 Marker Blue

The last time I used a paper marker pen was on a training course, writing on a flip chart in front of a room of other students.  The Edding 30 brilliant paper marker, is apparently ideal for artwork & crafts of all kinds.  I’m not known for my artistic talents & have never been bitten by the crafting bug, but I did begin thinking about other uses of these pens.

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Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Pen Review

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic

I always prefer to pen a letter by hand than send an email, however old fashioned it may seem, for me the sight of a handwritten envelope falling through the letterbox always makes for a good start to the day.  Looking at my writing using a Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic rollerball has inspired me to put pen to paper.

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