Any ballpoint users?

[City74]

I’m new into pen collecting and using “nicer” pens. I’m a lefty and have already decided that most if not all of my pens will be ballpoints. Less fuss and they don’t smear which is nice. I own several brands already such as Retro 51, Pelikan, Lamy and Parker. I just today ordered my first nicer pen, a S T DuPont D Initial in Duotone. I’m very very excited to get it and continue my pen journey.


So are there any other people that prefer a ballpoint or maybe carry one occasionally?

[derekhayden]

I am also a lefty and prefer ballpoint. I have used a Montblanc Meisterstuck for over a decade. I don't use pens much so I am a one pen type of guy but I do appreciate seeing a nice collection of them.

[City74]

Originally Posted by derekhayden

I am also a lefty and prefer ballpoint. I have used a Montblanc Meisterstuck for over a decade. I don't use pens much so I am a one pen type of guy but I do appreciate seeing a nice collection of them.

Yea I’m sure a MB will be in my pen case before it’s all said and done. I plan on havIng maybe 5 better grade pens and then some “beaters” too of course

[Patos7]

Also a lefty but prefer Fountain pens but use a rollerball or ball point daily, normally a pilot metropolitan or a Parker

[City74]

Originally Posted by Patos7

Also a lefty but prefer Fountain pens but use a rollerball or ball point daily, normally a pilot metropolitan or a Parker

I’m sure I’ll try a fountain pen out at some point but still new to collecting. That Pilot gets a lot of mentions I see on pen forums. Might need one

[Patos7]

Originally Posted by City74

I’m sure I’ll try a fountain pen out at some point but still new to collecting. That Pilot gets a lot of mentions I see on pen forums. Might need one

The Metropolitan’s are great pens for what they cost , the rollerball version is my go to when out and about


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[allkindsofwatches1]

Waterman pens are some of the best ballpoints I've used. They start as soon as they hit the paper. Not all ballpoints do in my experience. I like the Hemisphere line although they are a little thin.

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[aguila9]

I lats use ball points.

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[Nad]

Congrats on the DuPont!!! Any photos?

In fact, using a ballpoint today, dunhill Sentryman Ballpoint Pen.............





Have a few more ballpoints, althought the special pieces are all rollerball.

[Rafael M]

The Montegrappa ballpoints, the Caran d'Ache Varius and Ecridor ballpoints. I usually like to find sterling silver ballpoints. I like polishing the silver. Good luck finding what you like. Also, I have found the Monteverde refills for the above, always to be better and less expensive.

[City74]

Originally Posted by Nad

Congrats on the DuPont!!! Any photos?

In fact, using a ballpoint today, dunhill Sentryman Ballpoint Pen.............





Have a few more ballpoints, althought the special pieces are all rollerball.

I got the pen yesterday and didn’t take photos. I sent it back today as there was an issue with it. Should have the replacement next week. I was a little surprised it had an issue to be honest but it happens

[City74]

Originally Posted by Rafael M

The Montegrappa ballpoints, the Caran d'Ache Varius and Ecridor ballpoints. I usually like to find sterling silver ballpoints. I like polishing the silver. Good luck finding what you like. Also, I have found the Monteverde refills for the above, always to be better and less expensive.

I have a cheapie Caran D Ache and it’s an excellent pen and writes super smooth. I’m a fan of the brand for sure

[Ronny Geenen]

Funny, because I am a lefty too. But I learned also to write with my right. You see I am 82 and in the old days we had to learn with our right. But I am also able to right with my left.
As a design engineer I learn even to draw on the drawing board with my left and right with my right hand. Because of being left and right I was faster than other designers.
I do collect also ball pens and have 8, like Pelikan, Waterman, Parker, Conklin, and an Italian.

[stratguy]

I bought one of these for my wife, and she loves it. The way it operates is very cool. The entire pen flexes to expose the ballpoint.

https://www.porsche-design.us/Access...point-Pen.html