Ask HN: Favourite Pen

6 helij 9 4/28/2025, 9:44:38 PM
Which pen do you find really smooth for writing notes. I remember a few years ago I had a pen that was really smooth and also made my writing semi-decent. Whatever I try these days is different. Don't want to say not good. Before venturing into buying a dozen different pens to test I welcome any suggestions.

Comments (9)

tinix · 2d ago
Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel with a Fischer space pen refill

the refill costs more than the original pen

mrtomservo · 2d ago
I love my 0.7mm Zebra Sarasa Clips (dark blue). I buy the refills to put in other pens. The ink dries nearly instantly. Not fancy, but a great workhorse pen.
Lyngbakr · 2d ago
I like fineliners for everyday use and opt for Sakura Pigma Micron #05s. They're quite reasonably priced and are very enjoyable to write with!
90s_dev · 2d ago
I got a nice wooden Wordsworth fountain pen off Amazon last year. It was fun for a bit.
begemotz · 2d ago
My go to pen these days is the ubiquitous Pilot Precise V5.
bigfatkitten · 2d ago
Uniball Vision Elite Micro. I buy them on Amazon in 12 packs.
toomuchtodo · 2d ago
I like the 0.8mm bold point personally. Very smooth writing. Awesome pens.
helij · 1d ago
Thanks all for suggestions!
BOOSTERHIDROGEN · 1d ago
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