Random.org worked its magic this morning and came up with #27, making Liz Marion the winner of the Uni-Ball Fanthom Erasable Gel 3-Color Set:
Thanks again to everyone who entered, and look for more giveaways soon!
I never seem to update this list frequently enough, but here is a quick snapshot of the five pens I have used the most over the last couple of months. Any period of time longer than that becomes a blur, but at least this gives you an idea of what have been my go to pens recently. Plus it makes me realize that no matter how much I use a pen, I may not have reviewed the exact model I am talking about, so I will work on that as well.
(Click on the photo for a larger view, and click here for the XL photo)
1. Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3mm Gel Grip Black
This is my everyday workhorse pen - as long as I have good paper to write on like Doane Paper or Rhodia. This tip size doesn't perform as well on "normal" paper, but I always keep the good stuff handy like any addict would do.
2. Uni-Ball Jetstream 0.5mm Blue Basic Series
Where the Hi-Tec-C doesn't fufill my needs, the Uni-Ball Jetstream 0.5mm usually does. Quick hit notes and a retractable tip are its specialty, and I love the 0.5mm width, which is admittedly not for everyone.
This pen really classes up the joint with its sleek barrel design and smooth functionality. I have this white barrel model loaded up with blue black and mandarin orange 0.4mm gel ink cartridges, plus an 0.3mm pencil cartridge.
4. Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Four Cartridge barrel
I haven't done a proper review of this particular barrel, but it is my new favorite Coleto style. I love all things Hi-Tec-C, and I use this multi color model when I am working on projects or notes that I need to annotate more than with basic black.
5. Uni-Ball Signo 207 Micro Black
This pen is back in my good graces after falling out a year or two ago. I felt the micro tip wasn't a consistent enough writer (especially in blue), but I've given it another spin and I find myself using it a lot.
I reviewed the fun and fresh Uni-Ball Fanthom just last week, so I might as well give away a few while I am at it, right? This giveaway is for one 3 Color Pack, containing one each of black, blue, and red erasable gel ink pens. 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, June 11th. 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!
