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What pens write best. The best pens for daily writing and formal gifts. Which handle is more convenient - rotary or push

The distinctive features of the elite pens, rollerballs and pencils presented in our store are exceptional reliability, presentability and prestige. This means that they will never let the owner down, delivering clean and distinct handwriting without fail - which is very important for a business person, for example, when signing an important contract. They will transform the interior of the office and the look of the owner. High business and social status is underlined. And in addition, they will serve as an excellent, prestigious and practical gift, in connection with a special date or simply to express respect and gratitude.

Ballpoint pens.

Luxury ballpoint pens use a tungsten carbide writing ball to provide crisp, clean writing on any suitable surface. The paste has a high density, which guarantees long-term operation.

The advantage of ballpoint pens over fountain pens is their familiarity, longer service life and lower cost. Although, unlike fountain pens, ballpoint pens require some pressure when using, from which the hand can get tired faster.

Fountain pens.

The modern luxury fountain pen is devoid of the shortcomings of its predecessors: it never smudges, does not leak in your pocket, and ensures easy, clean and trouble-free writing in all conditions.

Feathers vary in width, providing varying line weights. The pen width is indicated in Latin letters. You can purchase a set of feathers and change them depending on the situation. Nibs are available in gold or wear resistant iridium. Quality nibs ensure soft, fluid and clean writing. If you rinse the nib section of an elite pen twice a year, then its full service life is practically unlimited.

The liquid ink of fountain pens can be contained in a converter where ink can be added, or in a cartridge that is replaced as the ink is depleted. Using cartridge pens is more convenient, although somewhat more expensive.

Unlike ballpoint pens, fountain pens are easier to write with - they don't require pressure, but they cost a little more and run out of ink faster.

Rollers.

The rollerball can be considered the next step in the evolution of ballpoint pens. They have a similar ball-point mechanism and a thick water-based ink similar to fountain pen ink but more practical. Sophisticated ink delivery system allows you to write with minimal pressure. Modern roller inks will not fade or wash off.

Although rollerballs write softer than ballpoint pens, ink runs out faster. In terms of price, they occupy an intermediate position between fountain and ballpoint pens.

Pencils.

The modern mechanical pencil is very easy to use. It is equipped with a reliable lead feeding system and does not require sharpening. The thinnest, high-quality lead leaves uniform and expressive lines. Each pencil comes with an extra set of leads and an eraser.

Choice.

Choose the most pleasant pen for you, suitable for your style, the color of your favorite suit or office interior. The more elegant and prestigious the handle is, the better it will serve your image. The handle should fit comfortably in your hand. Easy, clean and clear to write.

The choice of a pen as a gift must be correlated with the recipient's status, age and gender. The higher the position of a person, the more prestigious and presentable the pen should be. A thin and graceful handle is suitable for a woman. For a schoolchild or student, it is more simple and practical. It is better to give an old man a pen with a restrained classic design, and a young one with a bright and avant-garde one.

Range.

Our store contains excellent pens, rollerballs and pencils from the world's leading stationery manufacturers, such as Parker, Waterman, Caran d 'Ache, Bossert & Erharand others. A rich and constantly expanding assortment will allow you to choose the most suitable pen, rollerball, pencil or set.

Quality.

The luxury pens presented in our store are made according to the latest technologies developed by leading manufacturers of stationery products over many decades of work in this field. This guarantees the highest reliability and practicality of the handles. And the work of experienced designers and expensive materials used in the manufacture of pens ensured their great look.

Contacts.

We will be happy to answer all your questions related to the operation of our store and the range of products presented in it!

Sure, you can, like a philistine, use a word processor for most writing, but where is your sense of style? Handwritten notes make a better impression than typed text. Whether you want to send a poem of the love of your life or hastily scribble a scathing note to your boss announcing a layoff, handwritten text will attract more attention. Those who really want to impress don't just use a $ 50 plastic piece of trash, they reach the pinnacle of sophistication: they use fountain pen.

Fountain pens are a great way to reduce waste and save money, and they're stylish too. They are also more comfortable to write with than regular office pens because they are thicker and easier to hold. The choice of pen depends on how often you write, how you hold your hand when writing, what is comfortable for you, and how impressive you want to look while sitting with this pen in front of the coffee machine in the dining room for guidance. We selected 5 best feather pen to for any budget and satisfying the needs of every consumer.

Parker Premier - for the scribe

Pros: Large ink supply
Cons: ink takes time to dry
Hand-polished and assembled by a dedicated craftsman, Parker's Premier is a workhorse that looks good enough to impress your peers. This is a solid fountain pen with a massive 18K gold plated nib nib that is expected to deliver good ink flow and even some ink drip. You will also need to let the ink dry a little; left-handed people will hate this pen, as their hands will be stained with ink after the first sentence. After we noted this drawback, it is worth saying that the pen writes exactly, as if on glass, and absolutely without places where there is no ink; this pen can write forever without error. Although it is heavier than a regular handle, you will not be very tired due to its excellent balance, comparable to that of a throwing knife.

Price: 16500 rub.

TWSBI Diamond 580 - for those who change nibs


Pros: nib is easy to replace
Cons: Lots of moving parts
Sometimes you need to swap out a large wide nib for an ultra-thin nib, but you don't want to do a lot of manipulation. Now you don't have to do this. In the TWSBI 580 pen, you can easily swap the nib by simply unscrewing one and replacing it with the other if you want to move from office work to calligraphy. The handle is comfortable to hold, and it will not roll to the other end of the cabinet, thanks to the flat areas on its body. The pen uses a piston ink delivery system, which will appeal to those who prefer bottled ink over cartridges. Not only can you replace the nib, but you can also disassemble the entire pen if you need to repair or clean it. This will ensure a good ink flow, which will make it difficult to start a letter, but can lead to ink dripping and even blots. The problem with this handle is that what can be disassembled so easily is easier to break; so a lot can happen to her.

Price: RUB 3100

Kaweco Classic Sport Guilloch 1930 - for left-handers


Pros: short and portable
Cons: Feathers are too wide
Left-handed people may find it uncomfortable to use most fountain pens, as they move their hand over text that has already been written and can easily swipe over the ink that is still wet. While some manufacturers claim that their product can solve this problem, our experience is that you don't need a specialized pen, but a properly sized pen. The Guilloch 1930 is an inexpensive, easy-to-use pen whose short body reduces weight and makes it easier to carry. It will not slip out or scratch, even if you sweep it across the paper. This pen will work well for both the scribe and the supervisor. It is intended for thin and very thin nibs as they appear thicker when writing. The engraved surface gives the handle an antique look; this surface also makes the handle easier to hold.

Price: 1900 rub.

Nemosine Limited Fission - Beginner


Pros: large body
Cons: tough steel nib
Fountain pens are very different from all the others when you start writing with them, and they are not suitable for everyone. If you're new to this business and don't want to spend a small fortune on something you might not like, start with the Limited Fission. The large case fits better in a man's hand and is easier to use for beginners who need to adapt their writing style to fountain pens. Decorated with elements of cannon bronze, it will attract attention without hitting the budget. It fits comfortably in your hand and does not creak, stuck or scratch when used on any paper, even if you write quickly. For those who put the cap on the end of the pen, it will seem heavy, the cap will outweigh and tear the pen off the page; also, using a steel nib can give the impression of being cut with an emergency knife if you are used to gold nibs.

Price: 1500 rub.

Pilot Vanishing Point - maximum for this money


Pros: excellent writing
Cons: the clamp can get in the way of writing
Retractable nib fountain pens too often look sloppy and have many annoying flaws. This does not apply to the Vanishing Point. It has no flaws or omissions and no ink leaks, so you can use it on calendar or blotting paper. The nib is made of 18K gold and rhodium plated. It is Japanese, which means that thin lines will be very thin, and your very thin lines will look like a spider web on a page. Although the nib is gold, it is surprisingly strong and not very flexible, the clip is located on the nib end, which can get in your way. The pen is refilled with cartridges or a converter and comes in a variety of colors to suit every home or office.

Price: 8200 rub.

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How to choose a pen for a first grader? Is it worth it to specifically look for something special if you can buy the cheapest one, because the child will still lose it or break it? Our article contains answers to these questions.

Of course, yesterday's preschooler needs to be provided with high-quality and convenient writing materials. Despite the general computerization, clear and legible handwriting is essential. In addition, writing is a great exercise for developing fine motor skills; when writing down the text with your own hand, the rules are remembered faster and better; many educators believe that calligraphy helps develop patience and accuracy in a child.

The most important thing in choosing a pen for a first grader

There are a few important things to consider when choosing a first grader pen that is suitable for confident writing with a fragile hand.

The child must develop the correct position of the hand and fingers, while avoiding fatigue and tension. The difficulty lies in the fact that primary school students (that is, children 6-8 years old) have insufficiently developed hand muscles and coordination of fingers, and the hardening of the wrist bones has not been completed. The baby's hands are not used to prolonged static loads. If the writing instrument is heavy or uncomfortable, fingers will quickly get tired, and the process itself will be associated with discomfort and cause rejection.


  • The most ergonomic is the triangular shape of the case. The pen should not be too thin or thick - otherwise the younger student will experience excessive stress.
  • When writing, the child's fingers are still not very confident in holding the pen and are sweating from tension and excitement. Therefore, a rubber insert is optimal. The non-slip coating will help maintain the correct hand position.
  • The softness of the spelling is important. To make it easier for a first grader, buy a pen that doesn’t require much effort and will leave clear lines with light pressure. Models with oil ink are optimal.
  • The line thickness should be average in the range of the track width from a regular ball rod: 0.5-1.5 mm.
  • The color of the paste ranges from deep purple to blue. As a rule, it is recommended to choose a shade that is not too dark, but also not overly light, which is clearly visible on the page. Check for smudges on the ink: write a few words and slide your finger over them.
  • Ask the teacher about the writing requirements. Someone considers it right to choose a good ballpoint pen, others prefer that children write in gel, and still others require a certain color of ink.
  • No toys needed. Do not buy pens with bulky nibs like cartoon characters or other shapes. Such products are not suitable for teaching writing - they have a bad balance, they are inconvenient. Therefore, children's fingers get too tired.
  • Do not buy pens if you can erase what you write with them. Such models are not welcomed by teachers and interfere with the education of a responsible attitude to learning in younger students. The child must learn to write accurately and correctly the first time.

Gel or roll-on?

Ballpoint pens hold the lead today. Teachers prefer them to gel.

The difference lies in the structure of the nib: in the gel model, the ball is moved inside the nib and a thicker special ink is used. The ink supply mechanism also differs: in a ballpoint pen, liquid enters, obeying the force of gravity, through the ball; in gel - it penetrates through the capillaries of the rod.

Before the widespread use of oil-based inks, gel instruments were believed to write more gently. But thick ink dries up faster, and the nib mechanism seizes.


Antibacterial handles

Many children (and even adults) chew on writing utensils in thought. What kind of ballpoint pen you can choose for a first grader so that he does not drag it into his mouth is recommended by reviews on thematic parenting forums. Many people say that it is easier not to tug at the child all the time, but to purchase a product that will not harm health with such treatment. There are special models (for example, Attache Antibacterial A04), the body of which is made using a coating containing silver ions. Such paint will not harm even the baby and relieve his parents from the anxiety.

Handle trainer for right-handed and left-handed people

The catalog of the online store, where you can use filters, noting the optimal qualities and characteristics, helps the child to choose a pen for writing correctly and easily. In this way, it is easy to find products designed specifically for first graders who have difficulty developing their writing skills.

Ballpoint pens leave a mark on paper with any pressure or tilt. This results in the child continuing to write but holding the instrument incorrectly. To maintain and secure the correct position of the fingers and hand, offer the first grader the "Self-taught Pen" exercise machine. A special device will not allow the baby to get used to the wrong hand position. There are "self-taught pens" for right-handers and left-handers.

Fortunately, now it is not required to retrain little left-handers, to force them to write with their right hand. Children with such a feature in a modern school are provided with the opportunity to study without psychological trauma, since it is not difficult to choose a good pen and other stationery. There are special models that take into account the manner of writing with the left hand: with a curved body and a special nib.

Every detail matters in the development of a child's writing skills. From the thickness of the rod to the shape of the handle body and the material it is made of. And even ink colors.

Insufficiently developed arm muscles with a low level of voluntary attention turn writing into a difficult job.

First graders used to write with fountain pens, which helped them develop correct writing skills. The fact is that fountain pens can only write at a certain tilt and pressure. Therefore, the students learned to hold over time.

Perhaps the only drawback of pens was the many blots in the copybooks. Calculating the slope correctly is not an easy task. It took a lot of effort to get the line with the optimal thickness. After all, if you squeeze your hand a little tighter - you get a blot, a little less - the pen does not write.

Today you can find models of ballpoint pens that begin to write poorly when tilted the wrong way. Thanks to this, the child automatically selects the optimal tilt and already without the help of adults learns to hold the handle correctly.

What are the pens

It turns out that there are a lot of pens that are simple at first glance. To determine which one is more suitable for a first grader, you need to know the characteristics of each of them.

Ball pen

The most common handle is with a shank thickness of 0.5 to 0.7mm. If you nevertheless decided to stop at a ballpoint pen, it is better to have a triangular body. Firstly, such a handle fits comfortably in a child's hand. Secondly, the possibility of slipping is excluded, which means overstrain of children's fingers. Of the shortcomings, it can be noted that the rods of such handles quite often turn out to be too easily soiled. It is better to choose a rod with a ball of medium thickness.

The gel pen

It is most often eye-catching due to its brighter ink. However, these pens are more suitable for older children. Since the intensity of the ink supply in the gel rod cannot be adjusted, it is least suitable for young schoolchildren. Writing with such a rod will leave stains and smudges.

Capillary pen

Such pens are almost indistinguishable from a felt-tip pen, because they were originally intended for sketching and drawing. With their help, you should not teach a child to write. A very big drawback of such writing instruments is that the line from them shines through the thin paper of the notebook.

Oil pen

The oil ink pen is extremely pleasant to use. The special structure and consistency of the ink promotes easy sliding on paper. In addition, this ink dries quickly and does not fade for a long time. For any level of development of writing skills, these pens are suitable for every child learning to write. The only drawback of an oil pen is that the ink consumption is usually quite high.

A few rules for buying a pen for a first grader

The handle chosen should be safe, comfortable, inexpensive.
Pay attention to the quality of the plastic from which the pen body is made. It is better if it complies with environmental standards. In addition, the handle should not be heavy. A child's hand that is not yet accustomed to writing can quickly get tired.

It is undesirable for the handle to be longer than 13 cm.

There must be a rubber pad in the place of contact with the child's fingers. If you purchased just such a handle, your child will be able to firmly fix it. Most likely, his hand will not slide on it.

Even if the child really asks for a pen in a figured case, especially decorated with volumetric elements, do not rush to satisfy this whim. Despite their visual appeal, such pens are extremely inconvenient for writing, especially long-term ones. Pens with a lot of elements or with several rods can be dangerous for a child. For the same reason, it is better to use a pen without a cap.

If the younger student is left-handed, you can purchase a special pen for left-handed children. It is specially designed taking into account their physiological characteristics.

All modern pens can be divided into two large classes:fountain pens and traditional pens.

By the design of the writing unit handles are classified into:

  • ball (includes a ball made of metal);
  • capillary (work on the principle of a felt-tip pen, feeding ink along the fibers);
  • feather.

It is customary to call pens "liners" if the stylus is represented by a needle. "Liners" are similar to an ink liner.

It is not so easy to say exactly which pens are called "rollers". Often the term "rollerball" refers to any ballpoint pens from European manufacturers. In fact, a "rollerball" is a regular ballpoint pen with various types of ink supply.

Another division of pens is based on the type of colorant and the method of ink supply. Absolutely all pens, except for capillary pens, have a writing element made of hard and compact material. The ink of these pens also has an impenetrable composition. Most pens are unable to pass straight through the nib and must slowly flow over the surface of the writing element.

If you single out the one that stands closest to traditional pens from all modern pens, then the choice should be stopped with a fountain pen. The main innovation of the fountain pen compared to its predecessors is the absence of the need for constant use of the inkwell. The ink in fountain pens is located inside a special reservoir or inside a cartridge. Fountain pens need the most basic ink for their work.

Ballpoint pens, the writing element of which is represented by a metal ball, differ from fountain pens in that they are not able to scratch paper. As the ball rotates, it absorbs the ink in the pen body and gently releases it to the paper. The ink is either placed in a tube, which ends with a ball-shaped tip, this design is called a "rod", or in a special cartridge. The presence of a cartridge is typical for modern rollers.

Ballpoint ink differs significantly in composition from fountain pen ink. Such inks necessarily include various resins which impart durability and low flow properties to the ink.

In recent years, inks called "oil" inks have become very popular. This ink is used for ballpoint pens and differs from traditional “ballpoint” inks by the need to use a very small diameter writing element. Reputable manufacturers of writing instruments produce special "oil" pens for their oil-based ink.

Rollers have incorporated all the advantages of both fountain pens and ballpoint pens. Rollers have a ball for smooth writing. Roller ink, however, is water-based, similar to fountain pen inks. However, despite being water-based, rollerball ink does not dry out as quickly as fountain pen ink does.

Thanks to the special design of the ink accumulator in contact with the ball, rollers can write in almost any position. Some models work effectively not only on vertical surfaces, but also in the "end up" position.

Most experts associate the future of writing supplies with gel pens. Gel ink has the consistency of real gel, which can significantly reduce the amount of friction between the ball and the nib and give the writing extra lightness. Gel ink is just as good as ballpoint ink in terms of gloss and color depth. At the same time, they are significantly more water and lightfast than roller inks. At the moment, the production of gel pens and ink for them is rapidly gaining momentum.

Pens and pens equipped with ink delivery systems are available on the market, and are known as Ink-Reservoir and Free-Ink. In essence, these are rollers. The "inc-reservoir" system is characterized by the presence of an ink accumulator with a fibrous structure. This structure is used in felt-tip pens. The ink-reservoir system allows you to use ink very economically, but at the same time, the slow flow of ink makes writing difficult.

The Free Ink system is a direct ink delivery system that guarantees smooth and easy writing. The downside of Free Ink is the high ink consumption.

What pens do you use?