tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71394293459615422512024-02-02T05:42:00.029-08:00The Pen HunterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15919995953967953072noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139429345961542251.post-65900762002481187182014-11-05T02:42:00.000-08:002014-11-05T12:33:22.151-08:00Pencil in Hand<div class="p1">
<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Life has an unusual way of throwing curve-balls at a person. I have spent the past weeks using pencils of various sorts in an attempt to find the passion some have for the Graphite. After an exhaustive use and having nearly experienced a breakdown due to ink withdraw, I have come to the conclusion. I am not fan of graphite for everyday use.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have discovered and realized a few things after this experience though. I have discovered how much I missed drawing and art. Drawing was a past time of mine during high-school and most of college. It became an after-thought soon after graduating and becoming a drone to the corporate world. Since then I’ve only sketched here or there with my boys. There have been a few times I re-visited my sketch book but, never for any length of time. My re-introduction to the pencil has given me reason to draw again…</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another thing I noticed quickly after using a pencil was that I gravitate towards printing my words rather than writing in cursive. I noticed this while taking notes during a conference call at work. Flipping through my notebook supported this. There was a noticeable change in the way / style I wrote. Looking back I attribute this to when I took drafting in high school. That was the days before CAD became the norm. We drew everything by hand and one’s hand-writing was imperative to understanding a document. Though I can honestly say my hand-writing is now where near the level of The Pen Addict himself…I pale in comparison. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also discovered I have a particular lead range I prefer. No harder than HB and no softer than 3B, optimally staying in the 2B range for everything. I also prefer mechanical to wood cased. I believe that would change if I were to try a Blackwing. I really wanted to try one out but, could not justify a $20 purchase for a test…especially since I felt strongly I wouldn’t stick to pencils.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally, I realized I could not find a pencil I really liked again, the Blackwing may have changed this. I continued going back to my green Pentel P205 0.5mm with 2B lead. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Because of this experiment I have incorporated the Pentel into my EDC and use it for specific purposes. It is nice to have especially in wet weather and when I don’t want to worry about ink leaking. My writing style has also changed. I no longer write everything in cursive handwriting. My notes are printed when I am on conference calls or in meetings and depending on the note I will vary my script form print to cursive to add emphasis.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For those who are strict pencil users, my hat’s off to you. I just couldn’t continue writing my notes and such in graphite…it’s a mental issue and I am seeking counseling. Admission is the first step.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Again, my apologies for the long span of time between posts…</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15919995953967953072noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139429345961542251.post-47006538312072415872014-08-02T18:05:00.001-07:002014-08-02T18:05:50.543-07:00The Pencil Challenge<h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Love em, or hate em, the pencil is a tool that has been around much longer than the pen. On a rare occasion do I use a pencil in my day to day writing. The other night though I found myself writing at 3:30 in the morning and with a pencil in hand. I know when I started writing I was not fully awake and was actually just trying to get thoughts out of my head to go back to sleep when I became aware of the pencil in my hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was your "everyday" yellow Dixon Ticonderoga 2 1/2 F wooden pencil. I sat at the dining room tabel and stared at the writing on the paper. Why was it so light, I thought to myself? This got me wondering and waking up. Do I even own a pencil that will lay a dark line? I walked upstairs to the spare bedroom in which I've taken over as a home office. Serching through my box of pens I found a mechanical pencil I've had for nearly 12 years. Acquired from work when I was a paid engineer I remember coveting this pencil because of its uniqueness. It is an average Pentel P205 mechanical pencil. What makes it special is the color. Pentel pencils are colored based on the thickness of lead they use. Yellow for 0.9mm, blue for 0.7mm and black for 0.5mm but, this 0.5mm pencil was green. Because of this distinction I would not let the pencil slip my grasp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Removing the pencil from the box I gave it a little shake next to my ear and low and behold I could hear the clicking sound of pieces of lead within. A few clicks of the end later and I was set to write. I sat down at my desk and realized that I must have a 2B lead loaded in the pencil. I continued to write.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I woke up later that morning and while gathering my "stuff" for work I remembered the pencil. I loaded it in my bag before heading out the door. I kept thinking to myself why don't i ever use pencils anymore. The thought remained in my head all day until I had a chance to get into the garage and leaf through old journals and notebooks. I then realized why...pencil lead smears quite easily. Maybe it is the lead I use but, all my notebooks reveal the same problem. Later notebooks, in which ink is used do not have this problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So what is it that separates the pen user from the pencil user? I seriously think there's a distinction and that most people have a preference. A collegue of mine rarely uses a pen, writing all his notes in pencil, yellow Pentel 0.9mm to be specific. He prefers the thickness of the lines and prefers to be able to erase mistakes when writing. I also have a co-worker who writes with the standard No.2 yellow wooden pencil from Officemax. I watch him get up at least 4-5 times a day to sharpen the point up. He too enjoys the ability to erase mistakes or changes to what he writes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This led me to want to experiment with the pencil. For the next two weeks I will replace my standard pen with the pencil. I am going to see if there is any spark left within in which to light the flame that once burned within me for the pencil...I won't give up my pens, I rely on them for my Chronodex among other things. I want to see what it is about pencils that appeal to so many people. This should be interesting...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15919995953967953072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139429345961542251.post-67401421918379254782014-07-24T17:36:00.003-07:002014-07-24T17:36:57.109-07:00Uni-Ball Signo RT<h2>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I Miss the Uni-Ball Signo RT - Purple/Black</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am making a plea to resurrect the Uni-Ball Signo RT in purple/black ink. Oh, how I miss you so. The Uni-ball Signo RT was the first pen I ever bought from JetPens. It was also my introduction to my favorite color...super dark purple. I still haven't figured out why I like this color so much. I think that the subtle hint of purple within the dark lines of the ink allows me to be an individual at the office without looking like I'm using crazy colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I happened upon the Uni-ball Signo RT while casually browsing JetPens' gel pens. At the time I was just beginning my use of the Chronodex planner, thank you Patrick Ng. I wanted to color code various categories of tasks in different colors but, didn't like the thickness of the Pilot G-2. Voila, the Uni-ball Signo RT. It accommodated every requirement I came up with.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">various colors</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">inexpensive </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I bought several in a variety of colors but, the purple/black was the first to run out of ink. The barrel is a transparent color mimicking the ink. The grip follows suit and is made of rubber, unlike the Pilot G-2 the RT's grip is smooth and almost silky to the touch. I've never had it slip from my grip either and unlike the G-2 it has never suffered from loosing its sponginess. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though I am not a fan of the fact that the Uni-ball Signo RT is not very "professional" looking, I will point out that it writes like any $50.00 ballpoint I've ever held in my hand. I have never had it skip, drip, false start or scratch. This pen has never, and I repeat NEVER let me hang...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I must give "props" to Uni-ball, this pen is great to write with and has replaced my Pilot G-2 use. I have also adapted the refill to my Pilot G-2 Limited pen...though I'll get into why that combo didn't last in another post. I have been able to use the refill in various other pens that accept the G-2 refill but, haven't found the same feel at the original Uni-ball Signo RT's feel and balance. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15919995953967953072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139429345961542251.post-22482737158222902852014-07-20T03:30:00.000-07:002014-07-20T15:45:11.703-07:00The Pilot G-2<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Pen That Began an Era</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">My introduction to the realm of the gel pen was with the Pilot G-2. The G-2 began from humble beginnings, coming in only two colors and one size (0.7 mm). The clear smokey barrel with ink colored complimentary grip and clip is a pen nearly all offices have seen for the past decade. The Pilot G-2 has become as commonplace as the “stick” pen. They are a non-flamboyant simply designed pen that like their predecessors functioned right out of the packaging.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’ve never had too many issues with the Pilot G-2. These pens have worked for me for years without any hesitation and have become a “work horse” for many offices. The rubber grip is textured and tapered permitting a better grip. The “click” is strong and the clip secure. Though I couldn’t see it used in a board meeting it is a significant upgrade to the common “stick” pen.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The ink quality on most office paper is good however, there is a bit of a wait time when writing in a Moleskine and other better quality paper. Below are a few samples of paper I use regularly that show the dry times…<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall quality of the ink is good. I fell in love with gel inks ever since my first Pilot G-2 in blue. Nowadays, the pen comes in an assortment of colors:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #0070c0;">Blue</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #00b050;">Green</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #323e4f;">Navy</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #7030a0;">Purple</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #ffc000;">Orange</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #8c0006;">Burgundy</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #ff7c80;">Pink</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #34dddd;">Turquoise</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #ccccff;">Periwinkle</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #02847a;">Teal</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u><b><span style="color: #92d050;">Lime Green</span><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u></u>· <u></u></span><b><span style="color: #164e21;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hunter Green</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’m still hoping for <b><span style="color: #1b0c26;">purple/black</span></b><span style="color: #7030a0;"> </span>though. Pilot also diversified the point size, pleasing even the finest of lined writers like myself. The Pilot G-2 is offered in 1.0, 0.7, 0.5 and 0.38 mm sized. Though all colors are not available for all sizes there are workarounds for the imitated. I have taken the tip section off the ink chamber and secured it onto various colors in the past…this was until I discovered JetPens. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pen is a very light weight pen and balances in the hand effortlessly. In the original and “standard” size of 0.7mm writes smooth and flawless. The lines are bright and vibrant and stand out on the page and I’ve never had a Pilot G-2 skip in a 0.7 mm. I have had some skip while using a 0.5 mm and more so with the 0.38 mm. Though a bit frustrating the love I had for the pen overcame even the most extreme cases of skipping. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Pilot G-2’s are inexpensive enough not to be concerned with carrying them in a pocket or just throwing them in a pack/bag on the way out the door. Because they are plastic they are durable little suckers, the only time I’ve broken one was by running it over with a forklift inadvertently. It crushed the pen completely and left a blue stain on the concrete that remains 5 years later. I’m still a little sad when I see the stain, it was my first Navy dark blue inked pen. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can’t continue without pointing out one major defect in the design of the pen, the grip. I completely understand this is a manufacturing defect and just a pet peeve but, the Pilot G-2 has two small “nibs” from where the grip must have been in the mold. I find them completely annoying and think they should have designed them to be on the inside of the mold and not the outside. It’s been a few years since I’ve pick these pens up so that might have changed. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Still, the pen is a solid writer and that’s all that is expected of it. For under $2.00 I can’t really get too fussy. Thank you Pilot for introducing me to the gel pen.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Pilot Acroball PureWhite is the only ballpoint I have used since being introduced to gel pens, such as the Signo DX and the Pilot G-2. I absolutely love how dark the pen writes. I was looking for an inexpensive pen that I could take hiking. It had to meet several criteria:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I wanted a ballpoint because it is less affected by the weather.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">It had to be light weight, I’m a minimalist hiker.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">It had to be visible if I dropped it.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">It had to put a dark line on the page.</span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Pilot Acroball caught my eye one day while walking aimlessly through my local Target. Being an Apple fanboy, the sterile white body drew me in. I even held my white iPhone up to it to admire how well they complimented one another. I immediately grabbed a pack and purchased.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was surprised to find how well the pen wrote. It is very similar to writing with a gel but, it’s a ballpoint. Doing a little research I found out the ink is water-based not oil based ink like most ballpoints. Make sense why it behaves the way it does, which is amazing. It is extremely smooth and I have no “skipping” problems. It works right out the pack every time.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The white plastic is easily visible and stands apart from my normal group of pens, making it unique among my collection. It is light weight and the rubber grip is textured to not allow slippage. Because of these attributes I’ve been able to write for a few hours without much hand fatigue. This is very import attribute for me, I tore a tendon in my hand a while back and have yet to get it repaired. It makes grippin</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">g a challenge especially if I’m doing it for hours.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Acroball, even though it is a plastic pen it seems at home with my Midori Traveler’s Notebook. The stark whiteness of it is a great contrast to the dork brown leather of the Midori. I went with the non-expressive silver accented version but, Pilot makes them in an assortment of colors: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">blue, lime, turquoise, pink, purple, orange and silver</span>. Pilot also offers the pen in three different models: Acroball Pro, Acroball Color & the Acroball PureWhite with the PureWhite being the only to come in a fine point. All other Acroballs are medium point pens.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now if you go to JetPens, they offer a different Acroball than what the US Pilot website markets. Perhaps because of JetPens getting a non-US supplier? I also notice they offer the pens in three point sizes: 1.0 mm, 0.7 mm & 0.5 mm. <u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Some of the quirky things I look for in a pen is the “click” of a retractable pen. The Acroball PureWhite has a firm retraction mechanism and feels solid and the clip, though plastic, is shaped to hold on and go for a ride.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Plastic<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Plastic<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Yes<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">11.4 mm<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">14 cm<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Length - Retracted<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">14.2 cm<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tip Length<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">4.2 mm<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tip Material<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Metal<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tip Size<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">0.5 mm<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tip Type<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sorry about my penmanship...too much caffeine!!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 1.1500000000000001;">Don't get me wrong I like the pen but, it took me a few years to warm up to it and even now I only use it in certain situations...like now. Before I get into what turns me off about the pen, let's dive into the good points...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's a very </span><span style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">professional</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> looking pen.</span></span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The clip is very secure when clipped to something, it feels spring loaded.</span></span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When capped it is a very solid pen. I think if I dropped it from a few feet it would be fine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And , it writes a very smooth line every time I've used it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's really a nice pen and for the cost is a good deal. But....I have a few issues with it...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For one this it is a </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">heavy</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> pen, even without the cap posted, which I couldn't imagine anyone writing that way. it also only comes in a medium nib. It writes very smooth like I said. It's just a lot thicker than what I prefer. The cartridges dry out quickly. And, did I mention it is a </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">heavy</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> pen? Being made of metal though makes it durable and, like I stated, looks professional. </span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-4d78c03b-3048-830f-d511-724660f1ee80"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It really upset me that it was so heavy and for a long time I just let it sit in a drawer. I'd ink it up every once in a while write a letter or in my journal, only to clean it out and put it back in the drawer because I didn't like how it weighed down my hand and tired my grip out. It was a constant battle between writing and cramping. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Uni-ball Rollerball <span style="font-size: x-small;">MICRO</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though it is made by one of my favorite pen manufacturers around, Uni-ball. Their micro rollerball pen in black, not sure it comes in any other colors, is a pen I've used since I was in high school. Back then it was strictly for inking artwork. Today as I progress in my career I am looking for a more "professional" look. So, once again I find this pen back in my bag in "test" mode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've already stated the grip is slippy, I constantly have to readjust my grip on the pen, which is annoying <whining>. It is extremely light weight. The matte black arrel and cap have that "executive" look to it. The clip is secure but, I've never been comfortable clipping a capped pen, too risky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also noticed there is an inconsistent flow. The ink is a deep and dark and drys quickly but, I remain unimpressed. I must continue my quest for the perfect rollerball, for me. This Uni-ball just doesn't fit my needs. Perhaps something a little more Retro will fit the bill...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Uni-ball Signo DX</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not a big fan of capped pens, but the DX just writes so well I can't seem to part with it. I bought one after reading a review off <a href="http://www.penaddict.com/blog/2010/7/12/review-uni-ball-signo-dx-05mm-black.html"><span style="color: #073763;">Pen Addict</span></a> (one of my top 5 blogs). Liking a very fine line, I went with the 0.38 mm in black to start. Since I've got a hand-full of colors and have tired out the 0.28 mm but, have found some ink "flow" inconsistencies.</span><br />
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">0.30 mm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">Clear</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">Plastic</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">Yes</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">10.3 mm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">10.3 mm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">Black</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">Rubber</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">Waterproof</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">13.8 mm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">15.3 mm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">13.1 mm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: large;">4.4 mm</span></td>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pen rests in my hand quite comfortably. The grip is unobtrusive and after some time of writing blends into my hand. It is dimpled giving it a subtle texture and is not of a spongy rubber but hugs the pen tight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pen comes in a whole assortment of colors and tip sizes...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a link to the infamous <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Signo-UM-151-Gel-Pens/ct/286" target="_blank"><span style="color: #073763;">JetPens</span></a> will allow you to view the splendor...I trend towards the earthy colors but, the Lavender - Black is my absolute favorite. It is dark enough to use at work but, the purple keeps it an individual. I'm quirky like that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only think I would change about the way the pen is set up is to extend the grip down that last 1/4 inch or so to meet up with the metal tip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall, this pen goes with me everyday to work in all the colors above. I would recommend it to anyone and the fact that it comes in a 0.5 mm is great for those who prefer a little thicker (normal) pen line. I use it religiously in my <a href="http://scription.typepad.com/blog/#.U7_PmY1dX1g" target="_blank">Chronodex</a>, a creation of Mr. Patrick Ng. This is also my go to pen when I can not or will not carry my Lamy Safari. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A picture of my Chronodex...<a href="https://twitter.com/toddpedrick/status/481559987856998400/photo/1" target="_blank">here</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15919995953967953072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139429345961542251.post-53208344710333921322014-07-02T19:59:00.002-07:002014-07-03T02:58:30.128-07:00Uni-ball Signo 207<h2>
<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Uni-ball Signo 207 (0.38mm)</span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Shipping Weight: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> 0.35 oz</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Body Color:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Black</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Body Material: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Plastic</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Clippable: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Yes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Diameter - Grip: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>11.4 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Diameter - Max: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>11.5 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grip Color: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Black</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grip Material: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rubber</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Ink Characteristics: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Water-Resistant, Archival Quality</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Length - Extended / Retracted: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>14.2 cm / 14.0 cm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Mechanism: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Retractable</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tip Length: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4.5 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tip Size: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.38 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have no idea when or where I first started to use this pen. I was a few years back and was only a 0.7 mm tip size which is why it never stuck. I prefer the finer line of a 0.38 mm pen. That being said I came across Uni-ball’s Ultra Micro version of the 207 in my pen stash and started to use it at work…I ended up liking it better than the tried and true Pilot G-2.</span></span> </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It was the ink and smoothness of writing that turned the tide. I’ve had issues with the G-2’s consistency when writing. The 0.38 mm pens sometimes have issues with maintaining a solid when writing. The 207 has never skipped a beat. The lines are consistent, there is no worry about the pen not working and it is a solid disposable pen.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Extended the pen looks as if it could be used as a weapon as sharp a point as it has yet, writes without the scratchiness of some micro-tipped pens.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The pen looks a bit more professional with the smokey barrel even though it is made of plastic. The clip is secure, sometimes a bit too secure. I’ve had difficulty clipping the 207’s onto my shirts at times though I’d rather it be snug than lose a pen. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If Uni-ball ever starts producing these with their violet-black ink that is used in the Signo DX pens…I’ll end up buying a couple dozen just to make sure I never run out…</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Overall, like I said this is my everyday carry pen at work and when I’m out and about. It is a reliable disposable that has never failed me. </span></span></div>
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