Comments on: Side-by-side Multi-Pen Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Paul Trevino http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-31801 Paul Trevino Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:01:02 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-31801 This is a bit pricey but for someone that doesnt use pencil or highlighters this is the BEST pen ever! Here is the pen.... http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/2000/401 Replace one of the pen colors with this... http://www.pdapanache.com/products.asp?PID=INSSR Fantastic Quality and very professional.... Enjoy! This is a bit pricey but for someone that doesnt use pencil or highlighters this is the BEST pen ever!

Here is the pen….
http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/2000/401

Replace one of the pen colors with this…
http://www.pdapanache.com/products.asp?PID=INSSR

Fantastic Quality and very professional….

Enjoy!

]]> By: Murdock http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29638 Murdock Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:53:14 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-29638 I have one much better: <a href="http://www.parkerpen.com/en/discovery/range/comtemporary/executive" rel="nofollow">Executive Multipen</a> I have one much better:

Executive Multipen

]]> By: AZ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29429 AZ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:36:52 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-29429 My favorite multi-pen is the Pilot Pentopia: Metal construction, black-ink pen, mechanical pencil with a full-size pencil eraser under metal screw-top, orange stylus, click buttons. It works without fail with the dependable click buttons (luckily, no gravity feed system here); it looks professional and feels good. And, the cost is reasonable. $35 USD. I've used this exact model for years and wouldn't go with anything else out there. Nothing seems to offer the same balance of everything I mentioned and the same ease of use and level of simple, effective, and consistent performance. http://www.amazon.com/PilotPen-Pentopia-T2300-P-screen-stylus/dp/B00063KQ00/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231979019&sr=8-1 My favorite multi-pen is the Pilot Pentopia: Metal construction, black-ink pen, mechanical pencil with a full-size pencil eraser under metal screw-top, orange stylus, click buttons.

It works without fail with the dependable click buttons (luckily, no gravity feed system here); it looks professional and feels good.

And, the cost is reasonable. $35 USD.

I’ve used this exact model for years and wouldn’t go with anything else out there. Nothing seems to offer the same balance of everything I mentioned and the same ease of use and level of simple, effective, and consistent performance.

http://www.amazon.com/PilotPen-Pentopia-T2300-P-screen-stylus/dp/B00063KQ00/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231979019&sr=8-1

]]> By: Danny http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28739 Danny Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:17:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28739 I use the Fisher Q-4 pen as shown in the picture. It is acutally the second one that I have purchased through the years. I have been that satisfied with its abilities. I have replaced the stylus point with a blue pen, which I use for original signatures. That being said, the weak point of the pens has been the rubberized grip. It quickly becomes loose and the more you use it, it stretches and becomes cumbersome to use. I fixed the problem on my second pen by super-gluing it to the metal of the pen after it first showed signs of loosening. It has worked great ever since. I'm surprised Fisher hasn't fixed this problem themselves. I use the Fisher Q-4 pen as shown in the picture. It is acutally the second one that I have purchased through the years. I have been that satisfied with its abilities. I have replaced the stylus point with a blue pen, which I use for original signatures.

That being said, the weak point of the pens has been the rubberized grip. It quickly becomes loose and the more you use it, it stretches and becomes cumbersome to use. I fixed the problem on my second pen by super-gluing it to the metal of the pen after it first showed signs of loosening. It has worked great ever since. I’m surprised Fisher hasn’t fixed this problem themselves.

]]> By: Michael http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28734 Michael Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:33:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28734 Julie: Another pen that I have used for the past 5 years comes from Franklin Covey, called the Quad-Point. It is not cheap (49.95), but it is the only pen that I have used daily and hard for the past years. It is a 4 point (blue, red, black and pencil), but can be customized with a stylus point that is excellent. Again, not at all cheap, but given the amount I use it, drop it, step on it (I even drove the van over it!) and it still keeps going, I've gotten my money's worth Julie:
Another pen that I have used for the past 5 years comes from Franklin Covey, called the Quad-Point. It is not cheap (49.95), but it is the only pen that I have used daily and hard for the past years. It is a 4 point (blue, red, black and pencil), but can be customized with a stylus point that is excellent. Again, not at all cheap, but given the amount I use it, drop it, step on it (I even drove the van over it!) and it still keeps going, I’ve gotten my money’s worth

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28603 Julie Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:16:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28603 Jake: Judie Lipsett now :) Jake:

Judie Lipsett now :)

]]> By: Jake http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28598 Jake Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:41:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28598 am I correct in saying judie hughes :) am I correct in saying judie hughes :)

]]> By: Corey http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28597 Corey Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:13:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28597 If you need more options then The Stylus + Multi 4 Action has Pen/Highlighter(Red)/Stylus/Mechanical Pencil. I love the machining and feel. The onlyu downsize is no Gel Refills which I would prefer. If you need more options then The Stylus + Multi 4 Action has Pen/Highlighter(Red)/Stylus/Mechanical Pencil. I love the machining and feel. The onlyu downsize is no Gel Refills which I would prefer.

]]> By: Easy Auction Ebay » Blog Archive » Side-by-side Multi-Pen Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28596 Easy Auction Ebay » Blog Archive » Side-by-side Multi-Pen Review — The Gadgeteer Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:36:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28596 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onSide-by-side Multi-Pen Review â?? The GadgeteerHere’s a quick excerptThe pen is available at many office retailers, on Bic’s website and even on ebay coming in at around $6.00. Note that this pen was reviewed on the Gadgeteer back in December of 2000. One negative, since the clip is part of the pen’s … [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onSide-by-side Multi-Pen Review â?? The GadgeteerHere’s a quick excerptThe pen is available at many office retailers, on Bic’s website and even on ebay coming in at around $6.00. Note that this pen was reviewed on the Gadgeteer back in December of 2000. One negative, since the clip is part of the pen’s … [...]

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28590 Julie Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:17:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28590 DerekNg: Here's the review you mentioned: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/01/17/burberry_s_sandringham_multi_pen_review/ Judie actually wrote that review. :) I still need to get all the author names fixed since our switch to Wordpress... DerekNg:

Here’s the review you mentioned:

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/01/17/burberry_s_sandringham_multi_pen_review/

Judie actually wrote that review. :) I still need to get all the author names fixed since our switch to Wordpress…

]]> By: DerekNg http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28584 DerekNg Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:02:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28584 There used to be a Burberrys Sandringham pen which Julie reivewed years ago. I find that to be the best pen for the working executive. Classic and Professional looking. It has Black, Stylus and a 0.5mm mechanical pencil. Sadly, the pen is no longer in production. There used to be a Burberrys Sandringham pen which Julie reivewed years ago.

I find that to be the best pen for the working executive. Classic and Professional looking. It has Black, Stylus and a 0.5mm mechanical pencil.

Sadly, the pen is no longer in production.

]]> By: otto28 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28580 otto28 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:44:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28580 i enjoyed harold's review! i enjoyed harold’s review!

]]> By: MarkSLindsey http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28571 MarkSLindsey Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:39:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28571 I never thought about pens in so much detail... it's interesting how different these all are. I never thought about pens in so much detail… it’s interesting how different these all are.

]]> By: Jonti http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/26/side-by-side-multi-pen-review/comment-page-1/#comment-28570 Jonti Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:40:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11161#comment-28570 Hi, I agree about syli all being the same - well, except for the stylus refill that Stylus Central sold to be used in the Cross ball point. The writing 'feel' is very different and my favourite. They also sold a Pilot Pentopia that I have had since getting my first Palm Pilot 11 years ago. It is still in good working condition after all this time but I don't like a point 5 pencil. I prefer a 7 or even 9. I keep the Pilot Pentopia in the pen pocket of what must now almost be a vintage Scott eVest jacket! They both still get an outing from time to time. Hi, I agree about syli all being the same – well, except for the stylus refill that Stylus Central sold to be used in the Cross ball point. The writing ‘feel’ is very different and my favourite. They also sold a Pilot Pentopia that I have had since getting my first Palm Pilot 11 years ago. It is still in good working condition after all this time but I don’t like a point 5 pencil. I prefer a 7 or even 9. I keep the Pilot Pentopia in the pen pocket of what must now almost be a vintage Scott eVest jacket! They both still get an outing from time to time.

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