You'll always need a pen when you're reading and writing about books and literature. When you're writing in your journal, taking notes, and/or writing your literature paper, you'll want to have a pen that's just right for you. Pens come in every shape and size from companies like Aurora, Conklin, Faber-Castell, Fisher, Lamy, Namiki, Parker, Pelikan, Pilot, Rotring, Sailor, Sensa, Waterford, Waterman, Waldman, Sheaffer, and Zebra. Here are just a few of my favorite pens.
1. LAMY pico
From LAMY: "The LAMY pico nestles so snugly in your hand, you could be forgiven for underestimating its true potential – because this pen is actually much bigger than it looks – at least when extended to its full length. No wonder so many frequent travellers like to have their Lamy pico tucked inside their pocket."From Cross: "The Cross Morph changes pen design and ergonomics forever. With its adjustable grip, the Cross Morph can be molded into the holder's desired shape: circular, triangular or anywhere inbetween."
From SENSA: "Urban energy that never needs batteries. The stunning SENSA Stylist has a look that ignites a frenzy of extraordinary thought."
4. Matrix Multi-Function Fountain Pen
From Cross:"Among its multi-function writing capabilities, each Cross Matrix includes a polymeric stylus tip for smooth PDA operation and a dual ball-point pen—simply turn right or left to select blue or red ink. The Matrix Multi-Function Pen with Rolling Ball Pen/Stylus adds a smooth gel ink rolling ball pen that inserts into the Matrix's anodized aluminum body to complete a most versatile writing instrument."From Cross: "Futuristic look and feel, with a soft-touch ergonomic front section, and easy one-hand open/close operation. An elliptical translucent window displays the smooth gel ink refill inside, and a sleek molded gift box complements the pen design."
From SENSA: "Points toward success. A bold confident look is the trademark of SENSA Meridian. With this pen in hand, ideas will flow accordingly."
From Fisher: "All Bullet Pens come gift boxed and contain a #PR4 Black Ink, Medium Point Pressurized Fisher Refill."
From Rotring: "Core is a real eyecatcher for cutting-edge kids who aren't quite ready to use a regular fountain pen or have outgrown a simple rollerball. But core's look isn't the only thing out of the ordinary: Technically, core is the next generation of an earlier pioneering rotring product, Primus."
9. Tornado Soft Touch Capless Rollerballs
This pen, from Retro 451, has a soft rubberized lacquer finish. Just twist the top, and write. Refill the pen with the Schmidt Short Capless Rollerball.From Pelikan: "Uncommon materials and singular design. Fine writing instruments find admirers among connoisseurs and casual users alike. It's nearly always love at first sight - or first stroke. Fascination and passion, far more than the sum of its parts. Finely crafted in more than 300 individual steps, a testimony to dedication, precision and perfection. Designed to inspire."
