I like Ballpoints! (Don’t tell Brian.)

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE fountain pens. I had to choose which pens to bring with me to Chicago, and that was painful. In the end, I brought a (big) handful of fountain pens, a couple of rollerballs, and several ballpoints.

There are some really nice ballpoint pens out there, and some occasions when a ballpoint is better than a fountain pen. Depending on your work environment, a fountain pen may not be practical. If you work outside in the weather or if your office desk is not locked or secure from nosy coworkers, a nice fountain pen may not be practical. Continue reading →