Ask HN: Favourite Pen

by helijon 4/28/2025, 9:44 PMwith 9 comments

Which pen do you find really smooth for writing notes. I remember a few years ago I had a pen that was really smooth and also made my writing semi-decent. Whatever I try these days is different. Don't want to say not good. Before venturing into buying a dozen different pens to test I welcome any suggestions.

by tinixon 4/28/2025, 10:13 PM

Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel with a Fischer space pen refill

the refill costs more than the original pen

by mrtomservoon 4/28/2025, 10:01 PM

I love my 0.7mm Zebra Sarasa Clips (dark blue). I buy the refills to put in other pens. The ink dries nearly instantly. Not fancy, but a great workhorse pen.

by Lyngbakron 4/28/2025, 10:02 PM

I like fineliners for everyday use and opt for Sakura Pigma Micron #05s. They're quite reasonably priced and are very enjoyable to write with!

by 90s_devon 4/28/2025, 9:50 PM

I got a nice wooden Wordsworth fountain pen off Amazon last year. It was fun for a bit.

by bigfatkittenon 4/28/2025, 9:53 PM

Uniball Vision Elite Micro. I buy them on Amazon in 12 packs.

by begemotzon 4/28/2025, 11:17 PM

My go to pen these days is the ubiquitous Pilot Precise V5.

by helijon 4/29/2025, 3:41 PM

Thanks all for suggestions!

by BOOSTERHIDROGENon 4/29/2025, 9:43 AM

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