depending on your handwriting style a
pen that works for your favorite study
tuber might not be the best pen for you
in this video we'll go over some
important characteristics to consider
and suggest pens for cursive enthusiasts
left-handed writers
fast writers and more
considerations
pen type
the most popular pen types are ballpoint
gel and rollerball pens and we'll focus
on them in this video so what's the
difference between these pens
basically it all comes down to the ink
formula
ballpoint pens use an oil-based ink
gel and rollerball pens use water-based
inks although gel inks are thicker and
rollerball inks are more liquid this
affects how they perform
as an example ballpoint inks dry almost
instantly
while rollerball inks can take much
longer to dry
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pen body
pen bodies aren't just for looks they
can also affect how comfortable your
writing experience will be
a well-balanced pen will fit nicely in
your grip and reduce the chances of a
hand cramp
depending on the size of your hand look
for pens with grip sections that are
wide enough for your fingers to get a
good hold
ink flow
a pen with good ink flow will write
smoothly without a lot of pressure but
ink might bleed through the paper if
it's too wet
a pen that's too dry can skip and
distract you from writing
the right ink flow depends on the writer
so make sure to find a pen that works
for you
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dry time
an ink that dries quickly is a must for
left-handed or fast riders
however an ink that dries too fast can
soak into the paper's fibers
increasing the chances of feathering or
bleed through
tip size
for most riders 0.5 millimeter and 0.7
millimeter tip sizes are good options
because they balance reasonable dry
times with smooth flow
however you might want to consider a
finer or broader tip size based on your
handwriting
a smaller tip size dries faster but it
can feel scratchy a broader tip size is
slow to dry but it can feel much
smoother
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with those considerations in mind let's
get into our recommendations
best for print writing the zebra sarasa
clip is one of our favorite workhorse
pens
its archival quality ink flows smoothly
and ensures that your writing will last
the rubber grip is comfortable to hold
and its handy clip can be attached to
pockets and bulky foot covers
we especially love the range of tip
sizes and colors that will appeal to
every note-taking enthusiast
best for cursive writing cursive relies
on continuous strokes with only brief
pauses so it's important to use a pen
that won't skip like the uniball air
this rollerball pen has generous ink
flow and a special tip that can be used
at any angle so your writing session
won't be interrupted
the uniball airs liquid ink might bleed
through low quality printouts and copy
paper
if this bothers you the 0.7 millimeter
uni-ball signal is a good alternative
its gel ink is less likely to bleed
through the page
best for small handwriting tiny
handwriting pairs best with tiny pen
tips and the pilot high tech c is the
perfect pen for precise lettering it
comes in tip sizes as small as 0.25
millimeters so you can pack tons of
words into compact spaces
we recommend starting with the 0.4
millimeter tip before reaching for
smaller tip sizes
because the high-tech c's ultra fine
tips can feel scratchy
best for large handwriting for those
with large handwriting a broad tip like
the 1.0 millimeter zebra cerate
ballpoint pen make sure that your
writing doesn't look spidery or uneven
the emulsion ink formula flows so
smoothly you might even think that it's
a gel ink
best for left-handers
smudged ink is a constant concern for
left-handed writers and a fast drying
ink like the one in the zebra sarasa dry
is a must it features zebra's dry gel
ink which dries 85 percent faster than
comparable gel pens
and it won't bleed through the page
the sarasa dry comes in three tip sizes
in black blue and red inks
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best for heavy-handed riders
pens like the uniball signo premier 207
have been carefully designed to help
heavy-handed riders
the pen's wide squishy grip is so
comfortable to hold
its gel ink flows smoothly and you won't
have to press hard to create crisp
vibrant lines
best for slow riding to combat smudge
notes and distracting bleed through we
recommend a ballpoint pen like the uni
jet stream for slow riders unlike liquid
ink the oil-based ink won't soak into
the paper
the jetstream's low viscosity ink is
richly pigmented and it needs much less
pressure to create a dark line when
compared to other ballpoint pens
best for fast writing fast riders need a
pen like the pentel energel that can
keep up with their writing speed and
won't smear
its ink flows effortlessly with a light
touch
and it also dries remarkably quickly
it comes in conical and needle point
tips as well as retractable and capped
body styles
what handwriting style do you have and
what pen do you use let us know in the
comments below you can find all of these
products and more at jetpens.com
thanks for watching
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