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Taffi Abernathy · 12 May 2010, 02:00 AM

When I was a kid, we almost all used BIC pens. Now I love Pilot, in particular the G-2 and Center of Gravity models. While I own some "nice" pens and appreciate the fine workmanship that went into them, I find writing with the cheaper ones much more comfortable overall. What are your impressions? And of course, what is your favorite inexpensive pen?

Lion · 12 May 2010, 02:38 AM

My favorite under $10.00 pens are the Pilot G-2 gel writers with a very narrow(.38)line. They work great and I do not mind lending them to others to use!!!

DerekS · 12 May 2010, 02:41 AM

honestly? bic ballpoints are pretty friggin good. they do what ya need em to do, and you can use them for a variety of purposes. I know first hand from high school that they make great makeshift bows and arrows when paired with a rubber band ;)

JBat · 12 May 2010, 04:21 AM

Pilot G-2, 07 and 05. I don't like using ballpoints any more.

Shangas · 12 May 2010, 11:16 PM

Early 1900s dip-pen & pencil combo, made in England.

It cost me all of $5, it came with a pencil, and the nibs are dirt cheap, probably a cent each.

2005rivers · 12 May 2010, 11:21 PM

zebra F-301, I can get a pack of 10 for $10 at sam's club, very comfortable and write well

AWS · 13 May 2010, 12:02 AM

I try to grab a couple of pens from my doctor's office every year. They always have a stash of great looking pens compliments of the pharmaceutical reps although that seems to be going away. I noticed my teenage son using a pen advertising Flomax on it the other day. I told him he may want to leave that one at home.

Skullring · 13 May 2010, 12:26 AM

This is my $3.85 Hero 1002. It has a razor sharp fine nib and a converter. I picked it up when I was making another order because I wanted to see what a $3.85 fountain pen looked like. It is a simple basic pen but it does have a very smooth sharp nib. I do have some ballpoint pens in the glove box but never use them since I always have a fountain pen on hand.

Taffi Abernathy · 13 May 2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Pilot G-2, 07 and 05. I don't like using ballpoints any more.

I'm with you. Gel ink is so much more intense and aesthetically pleasing, I have a marked preference for it.

Taffi Abernathy · 13 May 2010, 12:42 AM

[QUOTE=AWSIN;1852267]I try to grab a couple of pens from my doctor's office every year. /QUOTE]

Stay where you are, I'm coming right over to make a citizen's arrest.

Yoreese · 13 May 2010, 12:42 AM

Signo uni-ball 207 these are great at work.

BarkMaster · 13 May 2010, 01:23 AM

Whatever the hotel room has.

Safetrends · 13 May 2010, 01:39 AM

Pen Thief

I stopped buying pens, they would be swiped by my customer so I started swiping them back.

BarkMaster · 13 May 2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Pen Thief

I stopped buying pens, they would be swiped by my customer so I started swiping them back.

Just get them imprinted with your company / contact information and consider it advertising.

Puffy · 13 May 2010, 04:19 AM

BIC, hands down!

BarkMaster · 13 May 2010, 04:36 AM

Looks like mine is a Bic after all.

Lion · 13 May 2010, 07:28 AM

Zebra pens were mentioned.....they are very good and cheap so check them out!!!

datejust1 · 13 May 2010, 07:34 AM

Uniball JetStream

I have one from Continental Airlines!

Hamtaro · 18 May 2010, 02:05 PM

Zebra rollerball ? It's fantastic, but they get stolen so fast.. ugh.

TRW · 18 May 2010, 02:26 PM

Hi Faith,I must say my fav is my ss Parker "jotter" for a little over 8 bucks.this thing writes great and feels solid.

sakuraba · 18 May 2010, 02:33 PM

Bic RoundStic

I can't have expensive pens. I always lose them. I can go through a pack in a week.

blackmsport · 18 May 2010, 02:45 PM

Pen .... $0-$10

why bother ? I just get one from work and wish it disappears to someone else desk

Rather use my own MB

East Bay Rider · 18 May 2010, 08:15 PM

I usually get my ball point pens from the bank. They have a cool chain attached at the top. One good tug, the chain breaks and it's mine. I figure that if they didn't want me to have it they wouldn't keep leaving them on the counter.

dalip · 18 May 2010, 08:20 PM

The secretary at work has a massive cupboard full of Pilots and Bics...I have no idea about what model they may be...but I'm going to look..because I am feeling my heart begin to beat for pens now....!!!

Lion · 18 May 2010, 10:51 PM

Dalip, be careful or you'll be SOL!!! LOL!!!

TattooedGQ · 19 May 2010, 06:26 AM

I like the Papermate Profile. the 1.4B is pretty smooth.

Bisquitlips · 19 May 2010, 07:15 AM

I have a few Hero Parker 61 homage pens that are just remarkable in every way.

Makes me wonder why I spend so much $$$$$$ on other models!

Sheesh!

Lion · 19 May 2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I have a few Hero Parker 61 homage pens that are just remarkable in every way.

Makes me wonder why I spend so much $$$$$$ on other models!

Sheesh!

I can sum it up in one word Addiction.....

gmh1013 · 19 May 2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2005rivers

zebra F-301, I can get a pack of 10 for $10 at sam's club, very comfortable and write well

x2...Since Im old and school had the clear bic's all during school....I really like bic's ....10 for a buck is hard to beat

shandy · 19 May 2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I have a few Hero Parker 61 homage pens that are just remarkable in every way.

Makes me wonder why I spend so much $$$$$$ on other models!

Sheesh!

I have been tempted to try those Richard. I hear good things about them!

12 May 2010, 02:00 AM	#1
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	What's Your Favorite Pen in the $0-$10.00 Range? When I was a kid, we almost all used BIC pens. Now I love Pilot, in particular the G-2 and Center of Gravity models. While I own some "nice" pens and appreciate the fine workmanship that went into them, I find writing with the cheaper ones much more comfortable overall. What are your impressions? And of course, what is your favorite inexpensive pen? __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

12 May 2010, 02:38 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My favorite under $10.00 pens are the Pilot G-2 gel writers with a very narrow(.38)line. They work great and I do not mind lending them to others to use!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 May 2010, 12:26 AM	#8
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	This is my $3.85 Hero 1002. It has a razor sharp fine nib and a converter. I picked it up when I was making another order because I wanted to see what a $3.85 fountain pen looked like. It is a simple basic pen but it does have a very smooth sharp nib. I do have some ballpoint pens in the glove box but never use them since I always have a fountain pen on hand. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

13 May 2010, 12:42 AM	#10
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	[QUOTE=AWSIN;1852267]I try to grab a couple of pens from my doctor's office every year. /QUOTE] Stay where you are, I'm coming right over to make a citizen's arrest. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

13 May 2010, 01:23 AM	#12
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Whatever the hotel room has. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

12 May 2010, 02:41 AM	#3
DerekS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Derek Location: Tennessee Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 160	honestly? bic ballpoints are pretty friggin good. they do what ya need em to do, and you can use them for a variety of purposes. I know first hand from high school that they make great makeshift bows and arrows when paired with a rubber band ;)

12 May 2010, 04:21 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Pilot G-2, 07 and 05. I don't like using ballpoints any more.

12 May 2010, 11:16 PM	#5
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	Early 1900s dip-pen & pencil combo, made in England. It cost me all of $5, it came with a pencil, and the nibs are dirt cheap, probably a cent each.

12 May 2010, 11:21 PM	#6
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	zebra F-301, I can get a pack of 10 for $10 at sam's club, very comfortable and write well

13 May 2010, 12:02 AM	#7
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	I try to grab a couple of pens from my doctor's office every year. They always have a stash of great looking pens compliments of the pharmaceutical reps although that seems to be going away. I noticed my teenage son using a pen advertising Flomax on it the other day. I told him he may want to leave that one at home.

13 May 2010, 12:42 AM	#11
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Signo uni-ball 207 these are great at work.

13 May 2010, 01:39 AM	#13
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Pen Thief I stopped buying pens, they would be swiped by my customer so I started swiping them back. Attached Images

13 May 2010, 04:19 AM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	BIC, hands down! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 May 2010, 04:36 AM	#16
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Looks like mine is a Bic after all. Attached Images __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

13 May 2010, 07:28 AM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Zebra pens were mentioned.....they are very good and cheap so check them out!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 May 2010, 07:34 AM	#18
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Uniball JetStream I have one from Continental Airlines!

18 May 2010, 02:05 PM	#19
Hamtaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	Zebra rollerball ? It's fantastic, but they get stolen so fast.. ugh. __________________ A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. - Coco Chanel

18 May 2010, 02:26 PM	#20
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Hi Faith,I must say my fav is my ss Parker "jotter" for a little over 8 bucks.this thing writes great and feels solid.

18 May 2010, 02:33 PM	#21
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Bic RoundStic I can't have expensive pens. I always lose them. I can go through a pack in a week. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

18 May 2010, 02:45 PM	#22
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Pen .... $0-$10 why bother ? I just get one from work and wish it disappears to someone else desk Rather use my own MB

18 May 2010, 08:15 PM	#23
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,107	I usually get my ball point pens from the bank. They have a cool chain attached at the top. One good tug, the chain breaks and it's mine. I figure that if they didn't want me to have it they wouldn't keep leaving them on the counter. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

18 May 2010, 08:20 PM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	The secretary at work has a massive cupboard full of Pilots and Bics...I have no idea about what model they may be...but I'm going to look..because I am feeling my heart begin to beat for pens now....!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

18 May 2010, 10:51 PM	#25
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Dalip, be careful or you'll be SOL!!! LOL!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

19 May 2010, 06:26 AM	#26
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I like the Papermate Profile. the 1.4B is pretty smooth. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

19 May 2010, 07:15 AM	#27
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I have a few Hero Parker 61 homage pens that are just remarkable in every way. Makes me wonder why I spend so much $$$$$$ on other models! Sheesh! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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