http://www.viewpoints.com/Pens-Pencils Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:09:28 GMT Reviews about Pens & Pencils http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Profile-review-87a22 As much as I love the computer, I write the old fashioned way very often.  The only type of pen I ever purchase for myself since my first job a is a Paper Mate.  The others just do not have the same feel in my hand and they do not meet the paper with the same grace, ease, and style the way this brand of pen does. — I use them for all my writing needs: —... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:09:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Profile-review-87a22 VictoriousMary 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Profile-review-2e9c5 My coworkers seriously question my sanity on a daily basis for going on and on about my Papermate Profile pen... but truthfully, it's the best one I've ever used.  — It says on the package that it's the "World's Smoothest Pen" and I couldn't agree more. It does indeed write smoothly -  - and the finger grip makes it super comfy! Plus, these pens come in a variety of colors... my personal fave is the turquoise. — My boss loves 'em so much, he keeps stealing mine and hiding them around his office for his own use! — Try the Papermate Profile pen - trust me, you'll love it! — ... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:30:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Profile-review-2e9c5 Fitzie 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sanford-Sharpie-Twin-Tip-Permanent-Marker-review-d1720 Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Marker — — My Use: — I use DVD's and CD's for data storage and organization, and I use these little Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Markers to organize those CD/DVD's that pile up in a hurry. — — The Good: — The Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Marker's tips are soft, so they do not damage the CD/DVD that you are marking with it.  If you label a CD/DVD with something hard like a ball point pen, you can damage the CD/DVD and ruin the data that is written on it.  There are two points, one thick for bold labeling "SEE ME" for a CD/DVD holding large, important contents.  The fine tip is there for CD/DVD's that contain libraries or the like. — — The Bad: — The fine point of the Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Marker does skip a bit.  However, this is the only product with such a fine writing product with a CD/DVD in mind. — — The Ugly: — DO NOT get this thing near furniture or clothes.  It... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:20:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sanford-Sharpie-Twin-Tip-Permanent-Marker-review-d1720 craftyzan101 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sharpie-Permanent-Marker-review-66403 I have used Sharpie pens for years now and keep finding more uses as time goes by. They are great for many things like labeling packages, marking computer disks or sleeves and even making graph charts for college projects. Let me share with you some of the other uses I have found over the years..... — — Sharpie Permanent Markers — — These come in different colors but the most useful color for me is Black and it has helped me many times over the past few years. I have 4 bar stools that seems to get chipped or scratched every time I turn around. I just grab a Sharpie and PRESTO the scratch is gone! — — On my pool skimmer it has marks for the high and low water levels for the pool, well as I get older it is harder to see those marks. I used a Sharpie to mark the lines and now I can see then at a glance very easy! — — In college I used them to mark rolls of developed film so I knew what each roll of negatives had on them and it saved me... Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:01:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sharpie-Permanent-Marker-review-66403 kid-kansas 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharpie-Pen-review-57d05 When I saw (and paid attention to) the new Sharpie commercial, I realized it was different. I love Sharpie markers, so when I realized Sharpie came out with an actual pen, I was happy. I ran out to Staples to get it. Well, first I checked online to see where I could get the best deal. I could only find the new pen at Staples. The new Sharpie Pen 4 pack at Staples is $6.99 plus tax, which isn't too bad. — As soon as I got home I had to try it. It claims to not bleed through paper, and it really doesn't!. This is a big plus. The pen writes very smoothly and glides like a good ball point. — There are some cons. The pen still looks like a marker which disappointed me. The grip is similar to Sharpie thin markers, it has no comfort. I probably would not use it to write long papers or for any long period of time, but it is great for quick notes. — Sharpie Pens come in four colors: Black, blue, green, and red. I bought the variety pack with one of each color, but they... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:45:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharpie-Pen-review-57d05 kle0686 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Unison-Rubber-Grip-Gel-Pens-review-f3596 Today I want to rave about an inexpensive gel pen that really does a good job. I picked up these gel pens to try out since I love drawing with ink. The Unison Rubber Grip Gel pens were only a couple dollars for 10 at a local dollar type store. A real bargain for something that worked so well. — — I took several pens with me to draw some of the missions for an art project I am doing. Turns out these pens work well on my art pad which has a bit of a texture to it. I drew several drawings and found the pen very smooth on the rough paper and the rubber grip was very comfortable in my hand. — — The pens have a medium point and write equally well on stationary as it did on the drawing pad. I ran out of ink with the first pen 3 days after I bought it. I used it for 12/9x12" drawings of the 5 local missions in great detail and did 24 sketches of people during my travels the past 3 days with the same pen. All were on a 9x12" drawing pad and finally ran out... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:08:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Unison-Rubber-Grip-Gel-Pens-review-f3596 mqmystic 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-Pilot-G-2-Limited-review-d04d3     If only I could buy ten more of these. After using the G-2 I started looking at other Pilot products and sure enough at Target the new Pilot G-2 Limited was sitting on a rack at $10.00 with a $3.00 rebate. Of course I bought it (color: silver) and loved it equaly as I love the G-2's. The G-2 Limited has metal accents on the clip and tip and has a solid barrel color (that's what differentiates it from the G-2). It uses G-2 refills, although the ink you get in the G-2 Limited is oddly halfway depleted after you buy it. The grip is a lot cushier and more comfortable than the G-2 and is the same color as the barrel. It provides a sleek professional look and is great for any office. — — Visit my homepage and if you have any questions or opinions you would like to share email me at: — — PilotPens@gmail.com —... Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:33:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-Pilot-G-2-Limited-review-d04d3 PilotPens 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-G-2-07-Gel-Pens-review-c0a34 If you don't already know Pilot G-2's are the #1 Selling Gel Pen in America. Thus, when discussed it has many great characteristics. I have tried every pen from ballpoint to roller-ball and was about to give up on gel pens for good. Most are too glossy and bleed through the paper. They often leak or stop working half way through. Then, I witnessed a friend of mine using one and writing without any flaws or even skipping because of ink flow. I asked if I could use one for the time being and then fell in love with them. At first I wanted all of the colors and all of the different point styles. Then one morning I found myself writing with a blue G-2 and it was extremely smooth, much smoother than that of any of the other colors. So I bought more of them. Oddly enough, Pilot must have a special likeness for the blue G-2 also because I found that they come in packs of two and four, unlike all the other colors which come in variety packs. I can write for hours and just enjoy the... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:52:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-G-2-07-Gel-Pens-review-c0a34 PilotPens 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-G-2-07-Gel-Pens-review-e9492 I actually found one of these pens left behind in a conference room, and thought nothing of it. That night, I spent two hours at my son's soccer practice with only a pad of paper. Being a part-time writer, I started sketching out some story ideas with a pencil. When that broke, I found the G2 pen in my pocket. Now, normally when I write long-hand, if I can go for five pages, it's a good day. Imagine my surprise to find practice over and over 40 pages written out. I've never used such a smooth flowing, comfortable pen. After about another 100 pages, the ink has run out and now I'm going to head to the office store on the way home to buy a box of them. Outstanding. The only "problem" I had was that when it ran out of ink, it just quit writing over about three lines. The ink seems to run out "all at once". I guess I shouldn't complain, it's one of the first times I've ever actually used a pen long enough to run it out of... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:59:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-G-2-07-Gel-Pens-review-e9492 jnaujok 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Flexgrip-Ultra-Ball-review-353b11 Working with billing, I have a way of doing it that involves going through a lot of paperwork. Normally I like to do my checks of it with pencil, but when I have completed a segment, I want to leave notation that I will recognize later on. That is where my red pens come into play, and one of the reasons that I use them so often. In addition to that, I use red pens when I am sending anything through interdepartmental mail, so that it stands out and is easy to read by the mail person. Red pens are a way of life for me; from correcting mistakes on things that I am editing, to using them on yellow pads as notes, to even leaving myself sticky-notes with reminders. More often than I write with other colors, red pens come into play at work. — — My primary choice of red pens is the Papermate Flexgrip Ultra Ball Pen with Red Ink and a Medium Point. I normally use the same type of Flexgrip blue pens as my other office pens, but it is the Red ones that get more use from me. I am... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:05:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Flexgrip-Ultra-Ball-review-353b11 SpokaneMan 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/BIC-Round-Stic-Grip-Red-Ballpoint-Pens-review-2f703 Red pens are one of those necessities to anyone who needs to make correction or write with something that is going to stand out on paper. Some people even choose to use them because the color is so bold that it is easy to read from a distance, and even easier to pick out from normal text that we deal with on a daily basis. In particular, red pens play an important roll for anyone in the education sector, and having been in there as a student and then employee I can verify that claim. Because the red pen becomes a necessity, it must then be reliable and must be expected to be used frequently. When it comes to reliability, the new Bic Round Stic Grip Ballpoint Pen comes in handy for me. — — Set up with a clear barrel and a clear lid, the pens only splashes of color are around the tip, and for part of the rounded grip. Other than that, you can see right through the pen, and it gives you the benefit of seeing the ink levels in each of your pens. This way it is easier to know... Mon, 19 May 2008 07:18:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/BIC-Round-Stic-Grip-Red-Ballpoint-Pens-review-2f703 SpokaneMan 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Apex-review-a5375 This is hands down the best pen I own. I went to Ruby Tuesday's and this is the pen I used to sign my receipt. Fell in love with it there and wrote down what it was. Next day I went to the store to buy it right away. Thicker that a .7. It is a 1.6, which makes the writing so smooth and nice. I would highly recommend this pen to everyone. I'm probably going to go out and buy another pack... Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-Apex-review-a5375 chadm1010spam 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sharpie-Permanent-Marker-review-c3eb1 I order all the office supplies for my company, and I love getting Sharpie's. They are long lasting, versatile, and have a variety of uses that make life easier. I recommend all of the Sharpie products, and I would also like to recommend the line of highlighters that they carry.... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:41:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sharpie-Permanent-Marker-review-c3eb1 masadia 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sharpie-Permanent-Marker-review-439e4 The Sanford Sharpie Permanent Markers work great.  They come in a variety of colors.  The pens are very comfortable in the hand, making writing very easy.  They come with a convenient clip which makes them easy to clip to a clipboard or pocket.  The ink does not... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:37:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sanford-Sharpie-Permanent-Marker-review-439e4 lindapeterson 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-G-2-07-Gel-Pens-review-251b4 I love pens, especially gel pens. While not my favorite, Pilot G2 Gel Pens are a good pen at a good price. They are sturdy, long-lasting and quite popular, as well as very easy to find in most office supply stores. — The only reason I don't rate them higher is that I think their ink could be darker and more vivid. I mostly use black ink and find it to be kind of bland once it dries. Because of this I only have a few of these pens in my home. Still, I think most folks would be very happy with this pen. —... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:19:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-G-2-07-Gel-Pens-review-251b4 Mushin 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-EasyTouch-Fine-review-2aa10 My use of the Pilot Easy Touch pen was by accident, simply because someone left two of them behind at my desk at work.  I am not one to complain though, because I often lose pens from my desk anyways, so I see this as a good trade-off.  What I didn't expect though, was to really like writing with these pens, as I normally prefer the ones that I have, and I additionally favor writing in blue ink rather than the black that this presented.  Regardless of the reasoning, I began using these pens, and have come to really enjoy how they work for me. — The specific name of this product is the Pilot Easy Touch Retractable Ball Point Pen with a Medium Black Ball Point Tip.  I have to tell you, that is one mouthful of a name if you are asking for something this specific at an office supply store.  The title says a lot about the pen itself, in that it is their retractable version, that it writes in black ink, and that it has a ball-point tip.  The pens retracts... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:41:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-EasyTouch-Fine-review-2aa10 SpokaneMan 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Uni-Ball-Vision-Elite-review-aa563 Being the Office Manager, it seems I have a pen glued in my hand. And, it's always a Uni Ball Elite. Have tried other Brands but keep coming back to this one as it glides across the paper, does not smudge, lightweight, easy to hold & not tiring to the hand. I have them in blue, black, red & green for different purposes. Is there a color I've missed? If so, I'll have to try it as this is the pen for... Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:46:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Uni-Ball-Vision-Elite-review-aa563 LindaBee 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Tul-Retractable-Gel-Pen-review-9cee0 Tul is a new OfficeMax private label brand. The pen brings affordable style and sophistication to a writing utensil. Not only does it look good, it writes amazingly well. It glides on paper and doesn't leave ink blotches. The barrel is just the right diameter. There aren't any extra frills - just a basic functional pen that looks good! — — At $6.29 for a 5-pack this is my new favorite... Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:44:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Tul-Retractable-Gel-Pen-review-9cee0 tommytoo 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-Dr-Grip-Mechanical-Pencil-review-a8021 If you are like me, you appreciate a good mechanical pencil.  As an accountant, I have to have one!  This one is so comfortable to use that you will never want to put it down.  And to top it off, it is rather good looking. — The pencil has a wide comfort grip that alleviates writing stress.  It is geometrically contoured to be comfortable in your hand.  This pencil has been commended by the Arthritis Foundation for its Ease-of-Use.  It is available in both .5mm and .7mm lead. and the refills are easy to load.  The Dr. Grip pencil comes in a wide array of colors including black, dark blue, ice blue, mauve, charcoal gray and platinum. — I used to just buy a package of the cheapest mechanical pencils in the store and go with the flow.  Not any more.  I am addicted to this pencil and I doubt that I will stray from this brand and model. — I would recommend this mechanical pencil to anyone who does a lot of writing and is... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:47:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pilot-Dr-Grip-Mechanical-Pencil-review-a8021 viewkgr 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-X-Tend-review-36c81   I'm a little different when it comes to writing. Unlike others, I don't consider all pens equal and I don't grab the nearest pen within my grasp and start writing. I appreciate a good pen and I keep an assortment of pens available both at home and at work to fit the task at hand. One pen I have been enjoying lately is the PaperMate X- Tend, an ink pen that holds you in its grip. — — Pen Commentary: — — PaperMate X- Tend is a medium- point ink pen (1 mm tip) that features a slightly wider body than the typical disposable ink pen, along with a spring controlled retractable tip that is activated by pressing the head of the pen (side opposite the ink tip). The head of the pen also has a clip for attaching the pen to clothing. There is no cap to replace (or to lose) after each use. The tip is retractable, so no cap is necessary. There is also a long, rubber- like gripping surface on this pen to keep it between your fingers. — — What I like... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:19:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Paper-Mate-X-Tend-review-36c81 Bryan-Carey 4