Why not buy one decent pen “shell” and then just buy the plastic tube with the tip and the ink afterwards?

I know many companies use pens for marketing but still, they could apply this too and also stand up for the environment while still do marketing.

  • Zworf@beehaw.org
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    2 months ago

    There’s only one situation where a ballpoint is better suited than a fountain pen: writing checks. Fountain pens are not good for situations where you have to press hard enough to create a pressure duplicate.

    That, and the ink can handle a bit of water unlike that of a fountain pen (unless you use India ink but then good luck if you have a leak and ruin your bag or shirt because nothing can get that stuff out)

    PS The last time I used a check was in the 90s 😆 Do people still use them where you are? I couldn’t even get one from my bank if I wanted to.

    • 𝕽𝖚𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍
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      2 months ago

      That, and the ink can handle a bit of water unlike that of a fountain pen

      There are a large number of water-resistant and water-proof inks; both Sailor and Montblanc make several. Legal documents are (usually) required to be signed in waterproof blue or black ink, so you’ll find a lot of selection in especially these brands that cater to business people.

      Any ink that is indelible is going to be impossible to get out of clothing if you spill it; I think that’s rather self-evident?

    • TehPers@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I have used checks in the past couple years. Only like two or so, but enough that I somehow have a checkbook.