How To Select A Writing Instrument
Your new pen may become a very personal possession for you and all your writing needs. Using a fine pen or pencil makes writing so much more enjoyable. A fine writing instrument is a wonderful and thoughtful gift that is often long lasting and treasured by the recipient.
When purchased for yourself, your pen makes a personal statement about you and will become a faithful and favored tool. Some writers favor a fountain pen; others favor a ballpoint pen or roller ball. And, of course, there are times when only a pencil will do. Choose the style that you find most comfortable. Some of the most popular pen manufacturers include: Montblanc, Parker, Cross, Waterman, Schaeffer and Waterford. Top mechanical pencil manufacturers include: Faber Castell, Montblanc, Yard O Led, Cross, Lamy and Caran d' Ache.
Whatever you choose, a fine pen or pencil will become a favorite companion.
FOUNTAIN PENS
The fountain pen is an elegant, and very personal writing instrument. The nib - or writing tip- determines smoothness and flexibility of your written word. With time, the nib conforms to your personal writing style. Lending your fountain pen to someone else, can alter the nib. Nibs are available in several sizes. Medium points (M) are good for most handwriting styles. If your handwriting is small or condensed, select a fine (F) point. Broad points (B) often look great but can be very temperamental and must be held flat to keep the ink flowing sufficiently enough to feed the tip. Extra-fine (XF) points are also available, but tend to write less smoothly. Fountain pens use bottled ink or cartridges, and most fountain pens can be easily converted to either. Writers with a light touch can use almost any make or style of fountain pen. Those who tend to bear down when they write should choose a pen with a firm nib.
ROLLER BALL PENS
The Rollerball pen is perfect for those who want the flair of a fountain pen and the convenience of a ballpoint pen. Rollerball pens use liquid ink that has a smooth and fluid flow. Most rollerball pens have caps to keep the ink from drying out.
BALLPOINT PENS
Ballpoint pens are the most popular writing instrument, because they suit all writing styles. A good ballpoint pen writes smoothly without skipping on most surfaces, including glossy or coated paper. Ballpoint pens use a thick paste ink that is long-lasting and does not dry out when the point is exposed. Most ballpoint pens do not have caps; the point is exposed by either a push-top or a twist mechanism.
MECHANICAL PENCIL
Professionals who need a precision drawing or sketching tool will come to rely on a good mechanical pencil. Mechanical pencils deliver a clean, consistent line. Most mechanical pencils have self-feeding systems, which enable the lead to automatically advance into the point with a push-top or twist mechanism. Mechanical pencils must be loaded with correct size lead, or the leads may become jammed inside the mechanism. The most common lead sizes are 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm.
PEN and MECHANICAL REFILLS
Refills are available for virtually every style and make of pen and mechanical pencil. Executive Essentials offers a complete line of original manufacturer’s refills as well as substitutes from other manufacturers. So, your investment in your writing instrument will last long after your initial investment. Executive Essentials offers a huge variety of pen and pencil styles. If you have further questions, please contact our customer service at 1-800-680-7367. One of our professional customer service representatives will gladly assist you.
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