When you can't use a fountain pen.

[Isaac]

So, I am sure some of you know that with my work I am not able to use fountain pens. I write on triplicate paperwork. Im getting a bit tired of using Pilot G2 pens. I use to buy Retro 51 Tornado pens as gifts for people, and I myself used them as well. I am thinking of picking them up again, just for work purposes.

If you were in my situation, what nice pen would you recommend?

On a side note, I was thinking of picking up a Montblanc BP, but then I figured what exactly was the point? Your just buying a pen shell, and constantly buying refills. So I believe that is a bit of a waste of money.

 

[brianw]

Parker Jotter Stainless, my wife swears by them

 

[jzuzphreek]

The B&B Essential comes as a rollerball w/ cartridges.
http://www.franklin-christoph.com/badger-and-blade.html

 

[Beerhunter]

Ditto w/ Brian. I also use some kind of old paperweight pen only because it never has dried out. And hangs around like a bad penny.

 

[Relentless]

Writes really nice!!!

 

[strop]

Isaac, I'll bet the FC Rollerball would work for you. With the refillable system you can still you all your ink.

 

[Isaac]

Isaac, I'll bet the FC Rollerball would work for you. With the refillable system you can still you all your ink.

I thought of that, but I already bought that FP..haha. I dont think im in the budget for another 75+ dollar pen at the moment.

 

[jzuzphreek]

I thought of that, but I already bought that FP..haha. I dont think im in the budget for another 75+ dollar pen at the moment.

I'm pretty sure you can get JUST the Rollerball conversion for something like $20. Also, the whole pen (rollerball) is only $60! So there you go! Discount Double-check!

 

[brianw]

for 20 bucks you could just buy the roller ball CRS section and use your barrel and cap from the Essential

 

[jzuzphreek]

And don't forget how nice it would be to have the whole set. Tuxedo, and B&B Blue!

 

[andrew98]

Any clicker type roller ball. I like Zebra pens for when I need a functional, durable ball point or roller ball. I have an F-301 Ultra that works great.

-Andy

 

[Shutterbug57]

I actually like the G2 for a ball/rollerball pen. I would just use that as it is free.

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Get a manuscript nibbed vintage pen?

 

[Doc4]

Explain this "I can't use a fountain pen" thing to me again ...

 

[Doc4]

"Harrumph!"

 

[Isaac]

Find me a good FP that can write through triplicate paperwork, and Ill be more than happy to continue to use them at work

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Send me a copy of your triplicate

 

[rickboone1]

Maybe a hard as a nail EF nib would work for triplicate?

I like the Pilot Hi Tec C refills in a Render 7 pen.

 

[wherndon]

I'm liken the Zebra F-701

 

[strop]

Try a Triumph nib. Similar to a nail, but smooth. Besides who ever really reads that third copy, anyway!