The Pen Blog

Gel pens are most unique because of their highly viscous, quick-drying gel ink that provides a consistent, thick and vivid writing flow that forms bold, rich lines. Given their smooth, water-based gel, gel pens are easier to write with for...

The rollerball is the quintessential pen for the smoothest writing experience because of its consistent, pressure-less, liquid ink that provides a smooth handwriting flow. Popularised in the 1970s, a classic rollerball pen is designed for graciousness, precision and convenience with its firm, comfortable grip and instantaneous ink flow. Just like ballpoints, rollerball pens get their name from a small rotating ball at its top that dispenses ink, however, rather than oil-based ink, rollerballs use thin water or gel-based ink.

There are many reasons why ballpoint pens are so endeared across the world. One of the fundamental differences between ballpoint and other utensils are the types of ink. Ballpoint pens were specifically created to suit an oil-based ink that drys much faster than any other pen ink. In addition, because of their durable structure, ballpoint pens rarely leak or smear.

Photo by lilartsy: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-orange-pen-1925536 The rollerball pen is one of the most common pen types and relies on water-based ink, which may bleed, dry up or skip the paper after a period of time. In this post, we will teach...

These are the top 5 beginner pens that will help you on your writing journey. Whether you want to spend a little or a lot, there's something for everyone!

  The ongoing debate of which form of note-taking is superior is never-ending. With the development of technology, we have naturally gravitated toward typing as our go-to method for note-taking. While typing may be more convenient and allow us to...

Beginning in ancient Egypt, the evolution of the pen is monumental to human history. People tend to forget how many pens have altered to become perfect writing tools. Source:  https://unsplash.com/photos/UBLQ_TLy82U Before pens, cave paintings were the only form of written...

  There is no denying that pens have been a very important part of our history. From signing important historical documents to writing love letters, from the arts to the sciences, our love for a good pen has been cemented...

Pens are at the very heart of communication, allowing us to connect through the art of writing. Pens have since become recognisable through the expansion of brands that we all know and love from Parker to Montblanc pens. We will...