Artline Softline 1700 0.7 Gel Rollerball Pen Review

Having recently found myself needing to take copious notes to put together a newsletter, I figured it would be a good opportunity to review the Artline softline 1700.

 

I don’t know about you but my writing often lapses into scribble the further down the page I get when taking notes.  Having never acquired the skill of shorthand the faster my dictator speaks the more illegible my handwriting gets.  I also notice a tendency to tighten my grasp on the pen.  Writing with the Artline Softline 1700 this became less apparent, my guess is it was due to the soft rubberized grip.

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Zebra Penpod Review

Zebra PenPod

This little invention is a neat ballpoint pen with a mini key ring attached.

When closed the Zebra Penpod is just under 3″ long (75mm), extending to 90mm open.

If you are anything like me you will have found yourself out & about on occasions in need of something to write with.

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Pen Review: Pentel EnerGel-X

Pentel Energel X Gel Pen

Today I am reviewing the latest Energel pen from Pentel the Pentel X Gel Pen.

This new pen, the EnerGel-X retractable, is the pen that Pentel is putting up head-to-head against the Pilot G2. To celebrate the launch, the company has rolled out a huge promotional wave – everything from giving away a car to hosting a special VIP lounge at Lollapalooze earlier this month.

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Uni-ball Signo RT UMN-207 Review

Uni Ball UMN 207 Blue

Having just picked up a Uniball Signo 207 from my desk, it started me thinking about just how many different brands, types & sizes of pens there are.

Lets face it we all need pens, whether its for taking notes in the office, writing in your diary or something as simple as a shopping list, I personallycan’t see them going out of fashion any time soon.

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