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In celebration of Writing Week, and as a companion to yesterday'sfavorite notebooks roundup, here's a look back at Lifehacker readers' favorite pens. It's the place to find the perfect pen for your favorite notebook.
Last week we asked you toshare your favorite writing utensil, and hundreds of votes by devoted pen-lovers later, we're back with some of the nicest pens you use to satisfy your pen-and-paper fetish.
Juxmodo said: "I use theBeta Pen. It's got a metal nib on it that won't wear down anytime soon, and it's an awesome conversation piece."
mirileh said: "I'm the onlyParker Pen Jotter addict (with the medium blue refill)? Love the flowing thick blue lines."
Xaq Fixx said: "Fisher Space Pen Bullet in black with clip. I keep it clipped to my money clip card case, in my old bill fold I kept it clipped in the fold."
Cowboy Bill said: "PenAgain, helps my horrible handwriting. Busted knuckles from nuns rulers."
Eric Woodward said: "Another vote for theZebra F-301 compact... When not in use, the thing hardly feels like a pen in your pocket... And I've been carrying them around in my pants pocket for about 18 months, and I have yet to have one of them leak or break."
Aaron Kravitz said: "Pilot Precise.
I always used to use fancy mechanical pencils but once I picked up one of these I never went back. They come in .5 and .7mm, and I swear they make my handwriting better. I'm nigh on illegible with a normal ballpoint or #2 but with this I churn out notes I can actually loan to people. Something about the friction with the paper, since the ergonomics are nothing special."
DarkBls said: "By far aNamiki fountain pen."
archangel57 said: "Received aMontBlanc Starwalker as a gift — absolutely my favorite. But when I'm afraid to take it somewhere, my backup is one of 3 Pilot G2 Limited in different colors."
Jeff Chamberlain said: "Lamy Safari is my favorite so far. It's a fountain pen. I tend to prefer fountain pens as they give a smoother line and flow better across the page when writing."
Note: In general I featured pens highlighted by readers who offered good descriptions of the pen or those who included images in the comment. (Images make it a lot easier to get a feel for what they're talking about.)
If your pen of preference didn't show up here, let's see it—complete with a picture and a link!—in the comments.
Jordan CalhounEditor in chief
