Why not buy one decent pen “shell” and then just buy the plastic tube with the tip and the ink afterwards?

I know many companies use pens for marketing but still, they could apply this too and also stand up for the environment while still do marketing.

  • Shareni@programming.dev
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    8 months ago

    The ink from these pens takes longer to dry, I don’t want to wait until I can turn the sheet of paper around.

    Unless you’re using the cheapest possible ink and paper with a fat nib, you’re only waiting like 2-3 seconds to be certain it won’t smudge. Even when I’m writing quickly and can’t wait, I haven’t yet smudged from turning a page. TBH I spend way more time waiting for my hand to uncramp because I had to press a ballpoint like a maniac while holding it in a horrible position.

    I like how they feel in the hand

    Then I’m guessing you haven’t held a decent fountain pen. Get something cheap like a Jinhao x750 (<5$) and then tell me any disposable ballpoint feels better. And if that doesn’t fit your hand, there’s a wide array of shapes, sizes, and materials.