Discussion Forum > Pen or pencil?
brett:
I've got nothing against pencils, but I think if I personally used them I'd spend a lot of time erasing in order to "get it right". With the ball-point I use at the moment I just cross out anything I get wrong and don't mind the mess!
I've got nothing against pencils, but I think if I personally used them I'd spend a lot of time erasing in order to "get it right". With the ball-point I use at the moment I just cross out anything I get wrong and don't mind the mess!
December 23, 2011 at 8:43 |
Mark Forster
Mark Forster
Must be some sort of kinesthetic-tactile mind-hand-feedback thing that makes me prefer felt-tip pens (fine liners) when writing at the office. In case when I run out of those pens I use a medium soft pencil (2B, resp. #1) or a gel pen (esp. at home).
December 23, 2011 at 10:03 |
Rainer
Rainer
The obvious answer is a multipen with a mechanical pencil as one of the elements. I've been using my Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 (black, blue, red, green + pencil) for a while now, and feel lost without it. Had to order it online –
http://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Dr.-Grip-4-1-4-Color-0.7-mm-Ballpoint-Multi-Pen-0.5-mm-Pencil-Series-I-Silver-Body/pd/2267
– because I couldn't find one like it at the local shops. Now I'm contemplating an even more expensive one –
http://www.jetpens.com/Metaphys-Locus-3Way-1-Color-0.5-mm-Ballpoint-Multi-Pen-0.5-mm-Pencil-Eraser-Black-Body/pd/4627
– because it has a full-length eraser that you can click to extend, just like pencil lead. But it only has black ink.
Curiously, although I use pencil a lot for notes, errand lists, etc., I usually don't erase much; e.g., when I buy things I still cross them off the list, even if written in pencil.
http://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Dr.-Grip-4-1-4-Color-0.7-mm-Ballpoint-Multi-Pen-0.5-mm-Pencil-Series-I-Silver-Body/pd/2267
– because I couldn't find one like it at the local shops. Now I'm contemplating an even more expensive one –
http://www.jetpens.com/Metaphys-Locus-3Way-1-Color-0.5-mm-Ballpoint-Multi-Pen-0.5-mm-Pencil-Eraser-Black-Body/pd/4627
– because it has a full-length eraser that you can click to extend, just like pencil lead. But it only has black ink.
Curiously, although I use pencil a lot for notes, errand lists, etc., I usually don't erase much; e.g., when I buy things I still cross them off the list, even if written in pencil.
December 23, 2011 at 18:10 |
ubi
ubi
Pen, hands down.
Pencils smudge all over the heel of your (my!) hand. It's that simple. I guess pens do too, but not if you find a good brand.
When pencils are called for, the Zebra mechanical pencil is my pal, at 0.5mm with a separate "click" eraser. I hate sharpening pencils; as the lead gets blunter and blunter and I resist taking a break to sharpen it, it's like lying in bed having to go to the bathroom but not wanting to get up, all the while losing precious sleep.
Pencils smudge all over the heel of your (my!) hand. It's that simple. I guess pens do too, but not if you find a good brand.
When pencils are called for, the Zebra mechanical pencil is my pal, at 0.5mm with a separate "click" eraser. I hate sharpening pencils; as the lead gets blunter and blunter and I resist taking a break to sharpen it, it's like lying in bed having to go to the bathroom but not wanting to get up, all the while losing precious sleep.
December 24, 2011 at 4:31 |
Bernie
Bernie
interesting. I have no issues with smudging and actually am finding a pencil more conducive to my productivity.
Anyway, i appreciate the great responses.
brett
Anyway, i appreciate the great responses.
brett
December 24, 2011 at 4:56 |
brettypooh
brettypooh
This might seem like an off-topic topic but I'm wondering if there are any strong feelings one way or the other for pens vs. pencils.
Personally, I've always been a pen/fountain pen guy until the last few months. I've recently switched to traditional wood-cased graphite pencils and 2.0mm lead holders. For some reason, I find my mind works more nimbly and creatively with a pencil. I don't feel constrained to 'get it right' with a pencil as I do with a pen. I can erase mistakes or even whole tasks as I finish/dismiss.
Anyway, thought I'd throw it out there and see what you all think.
best,
brett