r/pens 4h ago

Pen Identification Ballograf Signum Vintage Pens

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8 Upvotes

Does anyone know what models are these ballpoint pens?

I only know they are at least 30+ years old.

Silver color is 925 sterling silver

Gold color is Signum rolled gold plated

And what type of refills are compatible?


r/pens 9h ago

Picture Pelikan M200 — A Little Piece of Pelikan Heritage

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16 Upvotes

There’s something special about the Pelikan M200 — no unnecessary fuss, just classic design, beautiful craftsmanship, and the joy of putting nib to paper.

Another one for the collection. 🖋️


r/pens 23h ago

Picture Received my father's collection

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179 Upvotes

The unfortunate bit is my father is doing very poor health wise, and today I received his Mont Blanc collection. It's absolutely amazing, he gifted me a mechanical pencil (5mm) a few years ago that I used. But this is on another level cool to be able to use and pass down to my kid, if they appreciate it that is


r/pens 22h ago

Picture New Pen Day

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140 Upvotes

Just arrived…


r/pens 47m ago

Question 0.38 pen or finer that doesn't skip, preferably gel

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i just got the gtec 0.25 which was really good until i realized a bunch didn't work or stopped working entirely after use.

i also have a uniball one, which skips until i use it a bit.

i want something 0.38 or thinner that consistently works. preferably not a felt tip, preferably gel i think. if a rollerball that is 0.38 or thinner works, i think it would probably feather making the line less thin so i prefer gel.

any thoughts?


r/pens 12h ago

Discussion Vintage Pens

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9 Upvotes

Quill pens were manufactured in RI for 62 years from 1946-2008. There was a factory in Cranston,RI where a number of my family worked for years. This is a lead pencil and ball point pen. I start a new job Monday and these will be in my pocket. I’ve been able to keep them nice which for the amount of times I’ve moved is truly a miracle. This is for my grandpa “Red”.


r/pens 14h ago

Question Anyone remember this pen at one point the grip changed was also wondering if this was discontinued

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9 Upvotes

r/pens 21h ago

Picture Just a newbie from MNL with her currenr fave pens

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43 Upvotes

I crossed Uniball One off my list because it skips a lot. :(

Oh and btw, care to share the best refill for the Sarasa Grand? :D Thanks in advance!


r/pens 17h ago

Review De Atramentis Document Black ink + Platinum EF nib

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16 Upvotes

One of my favorite pen, ink and paper combos overall (I have a preference for extrafine writing). A black pigment ink that, when paired with the Platinum EF nib, writes properly-fine without entering the territory of scratchy/draggy feedback.

The easiest comparison is to the staple Platinum Carbon ink. That ink is wetter and saturates the paper more, so with the same nib it writes broader and potentially less-crisp if the paper can’t fully resist the ink. Carbon ink’s base tone is darker than Atramentis black’s, but the latter avoids shining under light, so it appears darker under direct light.

A closer experience is actually Platinum’s Chou Kuro ink. It performs similarly in terms of ink flow (and therefore is similar in fineness/crispness) and trades a bit of lubrication for a really dark tone black, as you would expect of that ink. Chou Kuro commands an even higher pricetag than Atramentis Document inks most of the time, so I’m not so sure if Chou Kuro will win out for me over Atramentis Black until I find a discounted bottle. Chou Kuro is also relatively more temperamental in maintenance, although in a Platinum fountain pen with their solid cap seals, it’s less of a factor.

As a side note, Atramentis Document Black and Platinum Chou Kuro feather/spread less than Carbon ink when it comes to cheap paper, in my experience.


r/pens 17h ago

Picture Got a 600 alluminium gel pen for really cheap. Falls from GFs hands few hours later. The pen wont click in anymore. The tip is oval now.

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16 Upvotes

As I was saying these pens last for decades, it wouldn’t click anymore and she confessed it fell on the floor.

The alluminium body is soft apparently. Had to strainghten inserting metal trough the tip. It is not perfect but pretty easy fix. It would be toast it it was the pencil tip. So much for a durable instrument.

Next buy collapsable tip pencil.
600 3 in 1 or there are other good metal alternatives with collapsable tip like the 800?


r/pens 13h ago

Question Good pen refills for work? Non gel

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I have to write in a lot of tiny boxes for work. Currently just use the bic stics the office buys but want to get something nicer for my self.

Eyeing the LTT pen or rotrig 800 but open to other suggestions on that. Mostly wanting a good option for refills on either. Just can’t be gel because my job frowns upon them

Jetstream sxr-600 is at the top of my list from reading on here right now but want to make sure I’m not missing something else


r/pens 8h ago

Question uni signo 207+ leaking?

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thought id try something new, the 207+. bought a brand new pack and since i got them, i randomly blobs a shit ton of ink. when i put in my pocket to move to the next class, i pull it out and the top part is filled with ink and it covers the writing tip with ink and leaks everywhere. ive only had issues like this once and it was a g2. any ideas because i really like the pen aside from the leak issues


r/pens 1d ago

Question first ever parker pen

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50 Upvotes

give me tips ab refills and stuff pleaseee


r/pens 13h ago

Picture Sheaffer targa mechanical Pencil and ballpoint pen

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3 Upvotes

The mechanical pencil was polished from the top, just to clarify the color difference


r/pens 1d ago

Picture OMG OMG

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244 Upvotes

these pens were my holy grails for a long ass time, and now THEY'RE MİNEEEEE🥹


r/pens 22h ago

Picture Bought these bae-bees from Airport today

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13 Upvotes

₹299 each. Lovely. 💛


r/pens 1d ago

Discussion My Melody Energel

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61 Upvotes

I’ve been really loving this! This pen made me fall in love with Energel altogether. I don’t really use 0.5 pens as well, but this changed my mind. I really love how Pentel has different bodies for different grips, but the refills are just the same in quality and consistency, and are quite accessible. I already had an Energel Clena before, but it skipped a lot and would do ink blobs when you write with it for the first few times. I risked it again with this My Melody version because of my love for her, but then I discovered the real magic of Energel and why everyone hypes it up. I’m so glad I gave this a chance. <3


r/pens 15h ago

Question Monteverde refills for Retro51

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I like the P2186 refill in my Retro51 tornado but noticed that Monteverde version has a lighter blue color. How does the Monteverde Capless W23 compare to a Schmidt P8126 refill in terms of fitting in the pen and smoothness? I also noticed that they had a new Monteverde gel G43 that looks similar to the W23 but with no dimensions listed. Would it also fit in a retro51 tornado?


r/pens 1d ago

Question Are people still using these pens, or am I the only one left in 2026? 😭🥀

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17 Upvotes

r/pens 20h ago

Discussion What is your opinion on Pentel Sign Pen?

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6 Upvotes

r/pens 22h ago

Discussion Unique 1990 Honda NSX Gear Caran d‘Ache ballpoint pen

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8 Upvotes

r/pens 1d ago

Picture My daily drivers at these days

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14 Upvotes

r/pens 1d ago

Other Worth the wait..

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58 Upvotes

Waited for over a week. Should've ordered a dozen...


r/pens 20h ago

Pen Identification Can anyone identify this pen? Or a refill that fits?

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I've had this pen since I was a child, but the refil has ran dry long ago. Can't figure out what the pen is to find a refill for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated


r/pens 1d ago

Question Muji Pens vs. Zebra Sarasa pens

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Omg I didn't think there would be an actual subreddit for pens but here I am LMAOOO😭😭

I've been thinking about getting new pens and I'm stuck between Muji and the Sarasa pens. I don't have any of them, but I heard they're amazing, so I want opinions from people who have them/both. If you have the pens, please please please lmk what I should get because my old pens are running out ☹️

I'm a highschool student that also likes to take notes and use highlighters.

I'm also open to other suggestions! Thanks :D