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Each pen performs in their unique way. Their performance differs depending on writing conditions and the quality of the paper that is being written on. Choosing the right pen for the right use can be confusing, so here’s a useful guide outlining the different types of writing pens available.
Ball pens
They are made with an oil-based ink that can resist extreme temperatures, and can write on most surface types. These highly efficient pens can write between a whopping 1500-3000 metres!
Rollerballs
This pen works by feeding ink to the ball from a fibre reservoir soaked in ink. This system uses gravity to ensure ink glow and is relatively simple to use.
Liquid ink
This uses a water-based ink and the ink delivery system ensures regular ink flow and allows you to see the remaining ink level in the barrel.
Gel ink
This offers smooth and bright colours, perfect for colour coding and making documents more interesting.
Fineline pens
These are ideal for precision work and stenciling as the ink is laid down in a smaller line width. Fineliners are usually in a fibre tip or plastic tip format.
Fibre tipped pens
The pen tips are made of nylon and other synthetic fibres. The ink is fed to the tip from a soft fibrous reservoir being drawn by capillary forces. Fibre tips provide smooth writing and a consistent line.
Fountain pens
These can deliver some of the smoothest writing performance from all the types of writing pens. Ink flow is controlled by a precision-engineered feed and collector system.
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