Comments on: Gadgeteer Mail – What’s a Good Multi-pen? http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Forbin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-45910 Forbin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:28:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-45910 I realize this is 10 months later, but I really must agree with the votes for the Fisher Q-4. It's the only quad point I've found for under $30 that has a 0.7 mm pencil instead of a 0.5 mm! I'm an engineer and a heavy-handed writer who writes quickly, so the 0.7 mm breaks a LOT less frequently for me. The gunmetal finish is also very understated and professional looking. The only improvement they could make to the pen is to make the rubber grip the same diameter as the rest of the pen. It is, however, not much bigger and therefore not a problem, and is very comfortable to use. I also highly recommend the multipoint pens at StylusPlus.com --- they are more reasonably priced than the Fisher, and are VERY usable pens. I realize this is 10 months later, but I really must agree with the votes for the Fisher Q-4. It’s the only quad point I’ve found for under $30 that has a 0.7 mm pencil instead of a 0.5 mm! I’m an engineer and a heavy-handed writer who writes quickly, so the 0.7 mm breaks a LOT less frequently for me. The gunmetal finish is also very understated and professional looking.

The only improvement they could make to the pen is to make the rubber grip the same diameter as the rest of the pen. It is, however, not much bigger and therefore not a problem, and is very comfortable to use.

I also highly recommend the multipoint pens at StylusPlus.com — they are more reasonably priced than the Fisher, and are VERY usable pens.

]]> By: KG http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28710 KG Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:13:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28710 The Fisher Q-4 is my pen of choice when not using the original Fisher Space Pen with the Stylus top (its kind of a multipen since it does 2 jobs)... The Fisher Q-4 is my pen of choice when not using the original Fisher Space Pen with the Stylus top (its kind of a multipen since it does 2 jobs)…

]]> By: Side-by-side Multi-Pen Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28569 Side-by-side Multi-Pen Review — The Gadgeteer Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:54:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28569 [...] couple days ago I received an email from someone asking for advice on multi-point pens. I posted that question here on The Gadgeteer so that other people could weigh in with their suggestions. Harold M. Goldner [...] [...] couple days ago I received an email from someone asking for advice on multi-point pens. I posted that question here on The Gadgeteer so that other people could weigh in with their suggestions. Harold M. Goldner [...]

]]> By: mjc http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28536 mjc Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:38:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28536 I third the Fisher Q-4. Have used it for years (replaced once when lost). Make sure you get the Fisher refills too. I third the Fisher Q-4. Have used it for years (replaced once when lost). Make sure you get the Fisher refills too.

]]> By: Jules http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28509 Jules Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:34:40 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28509 My favourite is the Fisher Q-4, love the pencil, stylus, black and red combination. The black/red ink is from the space pen ... so writes at any angle. My favourite is the Fisher Q-4, love the pencil, stylus, black and red combination. The black/red ink is from the space pen … so writes at any angle.

]]> By: Bob Quinlan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28500 Bob Quinlan Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:14:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28500 I have never been entirely happy with the ergonomics of the Rotring pens, although they are tough and reliable. My favorite is the Parker Insignia Multipen. It's a triple with two ballpoints and a pencil, although mine has a stylus insert in place of one pen cartridge. I have never been entirely happy with the ergonomics of the Rotring pens, although they are tough and reliable. My favorite is the Parker Insignia Multipen. It’s a triple with two ballpoints and a pencil, although mine has a stylus insert in place of one pen cartridge.

]]> By: Jackson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28490 Jackson Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:38:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28490 My second obsession after electronic gadgets is multi-pens. I had a great stock of Rotrings, but have now lost them all and can't find any new ones to buy. The next best is the Lamy and the Q-4 by Fisher. Both great pens. I like the combination: blue, red, 0.5 mm pencil and stylus. Everything you need in a single pen. The Lamy has an orange hi-liter filler that is very handy. BTW, I like the new Gadgeteer website design. My second obsession after electronic gadgets is multi-pens. I had a great stock of Rotrings, but have now lost them all and can’t find any new ones to buy. The next best is the Lamy and the Q-4 by Fisher. Both great pens. I like the combination: blue, red, 0.5 mm pencil and stylus. Everything you need in a single pen. The Lamy has an orange hi-liter filler that is very handy.

BTW, I like the new Gadgeteer website design.

]]> By: Rgrenader http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28485 Rgrenader Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:13:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28485 I used to like Rotring pens, but they've stopped production, and anything built beyond the Rotring 600 is garbage. Look at Lamy, the 2000 4-color (black, blue, red, green). I took out the green refill and added a Lamy stylus point for PDA use. I used to like Rotring pens, but they’ve stopped production, and anything built beyond the Rotring 600 is garbage. Look at Lamy, the 2000 4-color (black, blue, red, green). I took out the green refill and added a Lamy stylus point for PDA use.

]]> By: smitty http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28481 smitty Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:18:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28481 I agree with Dave - there are few multipens out there that compare with the Rotring. I recommend the brushed metal finish. While the gunmetal/dark stained metal looks nice, it wears out after a while, both where you hold it and where the button is pressed down into the barrel. Mine is the colored type, and looks like it's been through a war, but it's still just as tight and functional as ever. One of the best styluses I ever had was the Duo from <a href="http://www.pdapanache.com" rel="nofollow">PDA Panache</a>. They don't show it as a current item any longer, but I have one that is just as shiny and beautiful as the day I got it. (Well, maybe there are a few scratches, but none that go through to the metal like the Rotring!) I bought it while carrying a Newton MessagePad in 1997, and carried it for the better part of 5 years. Oh, and regarding ink sizes - that's easy to change by buying a different refill. Depending on where you shop, those small refills are $1 or so. Smitty I agree with Dave – there are few multipens out there that compare with the Rotring. I recommend the brushed metal finish. While the gunmetal/dark stained metal looks nice, it wears out after a while, both where you hold it and where the button is pressed down into the barrel. Mine is the colored type, and looks like it’s been through a war, but it’s still just as tight and functional as ever.

One of the best styluses I ever had was the Duo from PDA Panache. They don’t show it as a current item any longer, but I have one that is just as shiny and beautiful as the day I got it. (Well, maybe there are a few scratches, but none that go through to the metal like the Rotring!) I bought it while carrying a Newton MessagePad in 1997, and carried it for the better part of 5 years.

Oh, and regarding ink sizes – that’s easy to change by buying a different refill. Depending on where you shop, those small refills are $1 or so.

Smitty

]]> By: Peter http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28473 Peter Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:47:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28473 I have a thing about pens, so I probably own one of every multi-pen thats been on the market in the last 15 years. I entirely agree with the first comment that Rotring quatro pens are just about the best on the market. They have a pleasant weight to them and write well for a ballpoint. I even replaced one of the colours with a stylus for my PDA, as I just cant entirely part from my electronic gizmos. I have a thing about pens, so I probably own one of every multi-pen thats been on the market in the last 15 years. I entirely agree with the first comment that Rotring quatro pens are just about the best on the market. They have a pleasant weight to them and write well for a ballpoint. I even replaced one of the colours with a stylus for my PDA, as I just cant entirely part from my electronic gizmos.

]]> By: OfficeSupplyGeek http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28471 OfficeSupplyGeek Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:20:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28471 Thanks Julie! :) I posted a link to this question over there to see if anyone can offer some suggestions. Happy holidays! Thanks Julie! :)

I posted a link to this question over there to see if anyone can offer some suggestions.

Happy holidays!

]]> By: Gadgeteer Mail - What’s a Good Multi-pen? | StereoPropaganda http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28470 Gadgeteer Mail - What’s a Good Multi-pen? | StereoPropaganda Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:19:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28470 [...] Read the original post: Gadgeteer Mail - What’s a Good Multi-pen? [...] [...] Read the original post: Gadgeteer Mail – What’s a Good Multi-pen? [...]

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28469 Julie Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:15:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28469 OfficeSupplyGeek: I love your website! :) OfficeSupplyGeek:

I love your website! :)

]]> By: OfficeSupplyGeek News from the Web http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28468 OfficeSupplyGeek News from the Web Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:13:58 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28468 [...] The-gadgeteer has a reader looking for some help selecting a nice multi-pen, so if any of you have suggestions, head on over and help them out. [...] [...] The-gadgeteer has a reader looking for some help selecting a nice multi-pen, so if any of you have suggestions, head on over and help them out. [...]

]]> By: OfficeSupplyGeek http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28466 OfficeSupplyGeek Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:11:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28466 I use a Zebra Sarasa 3 which I bought at JetPens.com. It is a great pen that uses gel ink, so it writes very smoothly, and it has a clip on it that forces the ink to retract back into the body of the pen when you clip the pen to something. In comparison to the Quin-Tek 5 and any Lamy, this pen is much cheaper (about the $5 range) so I cant compare to them, although I did just do a review of my Lamy Studio Fountain Pen on my site, so I know the outstanding quality of their products. I use a Zebra Sarasa 3 which I bought at JetPens.com. It is a great pen that uses gel ink, so it writes very smoothly, and it has a clip on it that forces the ink to retract back into the body of the pen when you clip the pen to something. In comparison to the Quin-Tek 5 and any Lamy, this pen is much cheaper (about the $5 range) so I cant compare to them, although I did just do a review of my Lamy Studio Fountain Pen on my site, so I know the outstanding quality of their products.

]]> By: Dave R. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/24/gadgeteer-mail-whats-a-good-multi-tip-stylus/comment-page-1/#comment-28463 Dave R. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:29:36 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11080#comment-28463 My all-time favorites are the Rotring quad pens. A little on the expensive side ($50-$75), but solid. I am using the Staples pen. It is adequate, but not built to last. Oh, yeah, I've lost two Rotrings, so I scaled back (for now) :-). My all-time favorites are the Rotring quad pens. A little on the expensive side ($50-$75), but solid. I am using the Staples pen. It is adequate, but not built to last. Oh, yeah, I’ve lost two Rotrings, so I scaled back (for now) :-) .

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