Pens: favourite type, colour etc

slowjam10 · 11 Apr 2008, 1:27 PM

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Hey

I know there has been discussions about pens before, but what do you guys think of felt tip pens in exams...i seem to think they help me write faster as you're not trying to drag your hand across the page rather, it glides.

Although the papermate kilometrico pens are good value for money...but sometimes they do leak, anyone else find that?

black_kat_meow · 11 Apr 2008, 1:32 PM

I've heard from people that using a felt tip pen is a very bad idea, I can't remember why exactly though. To me it would just feel... weird, lol.

No, my have never leaked and they last for aaages.

boris · 11 Apr 2008, 1:32 PM

um. is this for real?
because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip.

this thread has been enlightening.

slowjam10 · 11 Apr 2008, 1:33 PM

yeah I've kind of heard that before as well..that's why I'm not sure

slowjam10 · 11 Apr 2008, 1:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris

um. is this for real?
because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip.

this thread has been enlightening.

well I'm glad to have helped

black_kat_meow · 11 Apr 2008, 1:44 PM

[quote=boris]um. is this for real?
because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip. quote]

Lol, the type of people who worry about this type of thing also tend to bring 50 + pens into the exam room- "just in case". (Plus 5 calculators, lol)

ccc123 · 11 Apr 2008, 1:47 PM

[quote=black_kat_meow]

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris

um. is this for real?
because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip. quote]

Lol, the type of people who worry about this type of thing also tend to bring 50 + pens into the exam room- "just in case". (Plus 5 calculators, lol)

Lol thats me.

boris · 11 Apr 2008, 1:55 PM

i take a shit load of pens into exams, but thats coz ive seen a friend take in 3 pens and 2 calculators and have none of them work

slowjam10 · 11 Apr 2008, 1:56 PM

[quote=black_kat_meow]

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris

um. is this for real?
because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip. quote]

Lol, the type of people who worry about this type of thing also tend to bring 50 + pens into the exam room- "just in case". (Plus 5 calculators, lol)

well actually i am not one of those people ..lol i don't even do maths ..hence, no need for a calculator

but then that being said its better to be prepared, some people turn up with one pen without a lid and are like 'can we start?'

slowjam10 · 11 Apr 2008, 2:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshortykatt

dont you have to hold felt tip pens vertically for them to work properly?

i angle my pens, therefore ball points crap all over felt tips.
plus ball points are less messy.

lol i dont think you can write without angling your pen at least a little

Caitlin63 · 11 Apr 2008, 2:14 PM

Are you left handed? because I am so I can't write with felt tip pens as the smudge so bad

gcchick · 11 Apr 2008, 2:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowjam10

Although the papermate kilometrico pens are good value for money...but sometimes they do leak, anyone else find that?

I use Kilometrico pens for everything I do, even at work! They're the way to go, since they last forever (well, that's how it seems) and are pretty neat.

slowjam10 · 11 Apr 2008, 2:26 PM

maybe some of you are thinking of gel pens, not felt tip

felt tip pens by artline dry instantly

however, you can get gel pens and they tend to be highly glossy and have a propensity to smudge

scaredytiger · 11 Apr 2008, 3:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshortykatt

why the heck are we talking about pens.
lol??

its a conspiracy, shortykatt.
read every second word in the OP.

haha.

...i use artline felt tips. all the time.

i just do.

risole91 · 11 Apr 2008, 3:22 PM

This might sound stupid, but for every exam

Each morning of i have grabbed as many pens as i can from around the house.
Chucked them all into a plastic sleave.

and while at school used which ever one i grab out.
Pens dont bother me that much

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slowjam10 Premium Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 250 Last Activity: 25 Oct 2009, 12:19 AM	Pens: favourite type, colour etc You can hide this advertisement by registering. Hey I know there has been discussions about pens before, but what do you guys think of felt tip pens in exams...i seem to think they help me write faster as you're not trying to drag your hand across the page rather, it glides. Although the papermate kilometrico pens are good value for money...but sometimes they do leak, anyone else find that? __________________ Combined Law @ USYD - 2009 -

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black_kat_meow hihiwhywhy HSC: 2008 Gender: Female Location: Sydney, for now Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,779 Last Activity: 31 Oct 2009, 2:14 AM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? I've heard from people that using a felt tip pen is a very bad idea, I can't remember why exactly though. To me it would just feel... weird, lol. No, my have never leaked and they last for aaages.

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boris Banned HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Location: Narrandera Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,927 Last Activity: 4 Aug 2009, 10:45 PM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? um. is this for real? because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip. this thread has been enlightening.

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slowjam10 Premium Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 250 Last Activity: 25 Oct 2009, 12:19 AM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? yeah I've kind of heard that before as well..that's why I'm not sure __________________ Combined Law @ USYD - 2009 -

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black_kat_meow hihiwhywhy HSC: 2008 Gender: Female Location: Sydney, for now Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,779 Last Activity: 31 Oct 2009, 2:14 AM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? [quote=boris]um. is this for real? because i mean, as long as your pen isnt running on nil ink ive never really measured pen efficiency in terms of the amount of drag caused by the type of tip. quote] Lol, the type of people who worry about this type of thing also tend to bring 50 + pens into the exam room- "just in case". (Plus 5 calculators, lol)

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boris Banned HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Location: Narrandera Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,927 Last Activity: 4 Aug 2009, 10:45 PM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? i take a shit load of pens into exams, but thats coz ive seen a friend take in 3 pens and 2 calculators and have none of them work

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Caitlin63 :-) HSC: 2008 Gender: Female Location: In my house Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 348 Last Activity: 17 Apr 2009, 9:40 PM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? Are you left handed? because I am so I can't write with felt tip pens as the smudge so bad __________________ HSC 2008 Subjects: English Advanced, Maths Ext 1 and 2, Chemistry, SOR (1 unit) HSC 2007 - Indonesian Continuers Dropped Subjects: Drama (1st term Prelim), Ancient History (3rd Term HSC Course)

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slowjam10 Premium Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 250 Last Activity: 25 Oct 2009, 12:19 AM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? maybe some of you are thinking of gel pens, not felt tip felt tip pens by artline dry instantly however, you can get gel pens and they tend to be highly glossy and have a propensity to smudge __________________ Combined Law @ USYD - 2009 -

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risole91 I'm Coming Home HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Location: Aarons' Own Utopia. Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,707 Last Activity: 19 Nov 2009, 10:26 PM	Re: Felt Tip Pins etc? This might sound stupid, but for every exam Each morning of i have grabbed as many pens as i can from around the house. Chucked them all into a plastic sleave. and while at school used which ever one i grab out. Pens dont bother me that much __________________ I Don't Need Alot I'm A Simple Man A Simple Man All I Am Is What You See

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