developed over years of being a big notetaker. it’s hard to pick between the three but bic cristal bold might be my favorite. it is unexpectedly a really good pen
Apr 21, 2024
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i grew up loving the pilot g2 pens but within the past year have been using the sharpie s-gel pens. i’ve tried a few other brands as well. what’s your favorite pen?
Apr 22, 2024
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I've tried some nicer pens and fell out out of - I'd like to try them again sometime. but out of everything I am picking up those little bic pens 99% of the time. part of it is for sure that they are everywhere when I'm at work, but they're even creeping into my work at home.
It's mostly the sensitivity - it's devine. a lot of (especially cheaper) pens go from 0 to 100% ink and even leak randomly. but bic has mastered handling really intricate pressure. it's hard to find that in even artist tools...
I want to look for a go-to pen ever since my last microns fizzled out though.
5d ago
easy to hold, cute, and writes well (of course). i usually use the pilot hi tec c but this has been a pleasant change.
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