I like to write with ball point pens 99.9% of the time. The only problem is that when mistakes happen, you either have to use white out or scribble through the word and try again. Yuck. I’ve tried erasable ink pens in the past, but was never very happy with the results. Besides that, I […]
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REVIEW – Mechanical pencils are very convenient because you don’t have to sharpen them. But, if you’ve ever used one for any length of time, you probably know how easy it is to break the lead as you’re writing. Most of the time, the lead gets a sharp point as you write across the paper
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If you haven’t gone fully digital and still takes notes with a pen, you might be interested in the new A4 Digital pen from APEN. Full press release after the jump. It’s a digitizing pen that does not require a special pad of paper. Just clip the receiver to the top of your notepad and
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Sherpa Pen Shells are thin covers for popular disposable pens like Sharpie, Uni-Ball, Pilot pen and Accent highlighters. They are available in a variety of styles from online retailers such as Paradise Pen for around $30. The main question that comes to mind is why? Would you buy one of these for your favorite cheap
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We’ve seen multi-tools before, but how about a multi-tool that happens to be in the form of a pen? The Smith & Wesson Tactical Survival Pen not only writes like a normal ink pen, but it can break glass and start fires. It’s made of Aircraft Aluminum with a screw off top that exposes a
Smith & Wesson Tactical Survival Pen can do more than write Read More
Back in the day, all touchscreen devices came with a tiny little stylus that was hard to hold and easy to lose. Eventually capacitive touchscreens that respond to the touch of your fingers evolved, and most people rejoiced. Not everybody, though, because some people like using a stylus because they don’t want to smear their
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Moleskine is expanding their line with pens and pencils designed specifically for writing in their notebooks. The pencils (shown top right) are 5″ X 0.375″ X 0.25″; their rectangular shape allows them to fit more compactly against the notebook and their rounded edges make them feel more comfortable in the hand. The pencils have 2B
Keep Your Writing Implement With Your Moleskine Notebook Without Using a Cover Read More
Many of you have commented on my pen reviews, as to who would pay $100+ for a ‘ballpoint’ pen. I still believe in many of these cases that you get what you pay for: a finely machined, ultra-durable writing instrument designed to last a lifetime. That said, I was dancing the Net this morning and
Ok, who would pay $2k+ for a pen?!?!? Read More
Several years ago, I reviewed SureFire’s Pen I & II and still use them today. I typically have one of these pens with me daily. Due to its size and form factor, the SureFire Pen II is my pen of choice to have with me on my travels. They are both rock solid and have
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There’s a shared obsession with unique writing instruments here at The Gadgeteer, so it’s sort of a big deal if I can beat my fellow Gadgeteers to posting about a new and different gadgety pen. Turtle, a new company based out of the UK, has just released their first two contributions to the world of
Would you shell out the cash for these Turtle pens? Read More
Do you carry a full sized pen in your pocket or gear bag, or do you keep a mini pen on your keychain? If you’re looking for a new mini pen, check out these great looking offerings from Sunshine Products USA. They are available in Titanium, Brass, Aluminum or Stainless Steel with your choice of
Sunshine Products have Mini Pens back in stock Read More
Did you know that about 100 million disposable pens end up in the landfill each year? You can start your Earth Day celebration early this year by reducing the amount of waste you produce with the Seven Year Pens from Seltzer Goods. Inside this pen is an over-sized cartridge that holds up to six times
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Several years ago, I reviewed the stainless steel BenchMade 1100 pen that I love and continue to use to this day. It is half medieval dagger, half fine writing instrument. The 1100 looks so weapon-like, I am afraid to take it with me through airport security screening; worried that some overeager TSA agent would confiscate
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Do any of you remember the Johnson Smith Company ads that appeared comic books back in the 70’s? They had tons of cool novelty items that I would drool over, wishing I had money to buy them. I think ThinkGeek is the Johnson Smith Company of the 21st century. These guys always have the most
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Porsche Design has announced a new line of fine writing implements, the P’3125 Slim Line (From $260). They are known for their fine (and relatively expensive) writing tools. The P’3125 Slim Line is crafted out of polished palladium brass with a precision milled finish on the barrel and cap.
Porsche’s aren’t just for driving – Porsche Design P’3125 Slim Line Writing Instruments Read More