Doane Paper Products Winner + 25% off Coupon

Well, I guess if there was a time to pray to a higher power, this was as good as any, right?  Random.org heard the calling of comment #224 this morning:
Congratulations Andrew!  Please leave a comment on this post, and send me your mailing address using the link on the sidebar.

If you weren't as lucky as Andrew, don't fret -  Chad Doane is here with the hookup.  For the next 48 hours, use the promocode "PENADDICT" for 25 percent off your order at the online store, which is located right here:  http://doanepaper.bigcartel.com/

If you have never used Doane Paper, now is your chance to try it out, and if you are already a Doane Paper fan, then it is time to load up.  Big thanks to Chad for setting up this code, so get ordering!

Review: UGLee Pen

After seeing the UGLee Pen reviewed by my friend Office Supply Geek I knew I had to try it out.  I had also heard from a couple of readers (one being a medical student) who were interested in the pen and what I had to say about it, so after a few mails exchanged with the inventor of the UGLee Pen, Dr. James Lee, I had a sample on the way.

The main claim of the UGLee Pen is that it is the world's most comfortable ergonomic pen, so let's cut right to the chase - is it?  It very well might be.  When I think of ergonomic pens, I think of pens with specialized barrels and grips that force your hand into a writing position defined by the pen manufacturer.  That is not the case with the UGLee Pen.  The grip does not force you into holding the pen a certain way, but rather it allows you to hold it how you are most comfortable, and it conforms to your fingers.  The grip is very soft and has a lot of give, but it snaps back into shape when you are not writing.

While the grip really stands out in the design of the pen, the barrel is very complimentary as well.  First of all, the overall weight of the pen is less than 1/2 an ounce, so it is ultra light.  The barrel also has a notched area that falls right in the cusp of your hand when in the writing position.  All of these things combined work very well together, and when you add in a smooth writing experience, this makes for a great comfort pen.

The ink itself is a combination of gel and ballpoint inks, and it goes down on the page very nicely.  The tip size is in the 1.0mm to 1.2mm range, so regardless of the ink being used, it is going to write very smoothly due to the tip size.  From time to time when writing, the ink would make a small glob like you would experience with a traditional ballpoint, but it was infrequent enough to where I don't think it is an issue.  The black was very dark though, which I always look for.

Overall, the UGLee Pen is impressively designed, and certainly has a market.  My wife is in the medical field herself and does a lot of short burst writing all day long, and she really liked how this pen felt and has started to take it to work with her.  I also look forward to letting my kids try these out.  Dr. Lee mentions on his website the benefits of kids learning to write with the UGLee pen, and I can very much see that.

Thanks again to Dr. Lee for providing me the sample of the UGLee Pen.  You can find more information about the UGLee Pen at ugleepen.com.

Click here for the XL review.

Giveaway: Doane Paper Products

If you have yet to try the greatness that is Doane Paper, then now is your chance.  For this giveaway, one winner will take home all of the items shown in the photo above, which include (1) 5x8 Writing Pad, and (1) Flap Jotter, plus two Doane approved writing instruments: (1) Sharpie Pen in blue, and (1) Zebra #2 pencil.  Now that is a hookup!  Here are the rules:

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, April 2nd.  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!