Desert Island Pen

I was asked by @dancoopermedia on Twitter the other day for a pen recommendation, specifically, if I could have only one retractable pen, what would it be?  I didn't have to think very long before mentioning that I would pick the Pilot G-2 0.38mm and be a happy camper.  The pen writes great, is durable, and very affordable.  If I need to get something done and need a pen that I know isn't going to give be any trouble, the G-2 0.38mm is the pen I grab.

So that got me thinking on a broader scale - if I could choose just one pen to take with me on a desert island, what would it be?  I have been hard pressed to come up with an answer other than the aforementioned G-2.  I love plastic tip pens like the Sharpie Pen, but I don't think it would wear well.  Same with fountain pens - too high maintenance for me, but I know many of you can't live without your favorite fountain pen.  My favorite Uni-Ball Signo DX would be a good choice, but there is just something about the G-2 that says "MacGyver".

So what will it be?  What is your desert island pen?

Magnetic FieIds - Desert lsland -

March Giveaway Madness: A.G. Spalding & Bros Hexagonal Body Ballpoint Pen

One of the few ballpoint pens I enjoy using outside of my Uni-Ball Jetstreams, this A.G. Spalding ballpoint is a great example of form and function.  I think just about anyone would enjoy using this pen, and it is sure to draw some comments from wandering eyes. This giveaway is for (1) A.G. Spalding Ballpoint Silver Body as shown right here.

The rules are as follows:

1. Leave one comment on this post anytime between now, and Thursday night at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.  You are limited to one entry.  Feel free to link this giveaway on your blog, or share it with anyone you feel is a true pen addict.  If you have a blog, I would love a link back, but it is certainly not required for entry into the contest.

2. For this contest, I will pick one winner at random from the comments section of this post.  The comments will be numbered in the order they are received, i.e. the first comment is #1, the second #2, and so on.  The Random Integer Generator at random.org will be used to pick the number of the winner.

3. The contest winner will be posted on Friday, March 27th.  The winner will have one week to email me at the address posted in the right sidebar.

4. I will ship internationally.  I know there are many international readers and fans of The Pen Addict, and I will gladly ship to you at my expense.

Thanks, and good luck!

Review: Tombow Pfit Clip Mini Ballpoint Pen

The Tombow Pfit Clip Mini ballpoint pen has two things going for it:  its size, and the clip that runs nearly the length of the barrel.  At just 3.5 inches long, this pen is made for portability.  The sleek design is just asking you to throw it in your pocket or purse and hit the door.  The clip makes this pen even more versatile, making it perfect for a clipboard, sign-up sheet, or attaching to your lanyard at work.

As great as those features are, the performance doesn't get it done for me.  3.5 inches is about .5 inches too small for me to write with comfortably.  The pen digs into my hand when writing because of the length, and an additional half inch would make it rest nicely on my hand.  The ballpoint ink cartridge is completely average at best.  Take the most standard ballpoint pen that you find on the street or under your desk and that's about how this Tombow Pfit Clip Mini writes.  It gets the job done, but it is hardly an eye opening writing experience.  I'll be sticking with my Pilot Pockel or Pilot Hi-Tec-C Putimo for now.

JetPens.com has many more pictures of all the different color barrels available.

Click here for the XL photo review.