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Pen Review: Pentel EnerGel-X

by TonyB on August 15, 2011

The Pen Warrior knows how much I love my Pentel EnerGel pens, so when he told me recently that he was sending along a new EnerGel  he thought I would like, I got excited.

This new pen, the EnerGel-X retractable, is the pen that Pentel is putting up head-to-head against the Pilot G2. To celebrate the launch, the company has rolled out a huge promotional wave – everything from giving away a car to hosting a special VIP lounge at Lollapalooze earlier this month.

The tagline for the EnerGel-X is, “The future is smooth.”

With all that hype in mind, I happily opened the package from the Pen Warrior and took out my new pen. Read More –>

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Pen vs. Pen: Pentel EnerGel and Pentel EnerGel Deluxe

by TonyB on June 3, 2011

In the argument over the best gel ink pens, the Pilot G2 and the Uni Jetstream usually get the most attention. But there’s an overlooked contender that, in our opinion, could beat them both for writing quality and comfort.

That’s the Pentel EnerGel. And, in the EnerGel family, there are two versions that compete for best of the best.

The Pentel EnerGel BL27 is the basic 0.7mm metal tip model, offering a slim aesthetically pleasing capped barrel in a pen that delivers dark, even lines. It’s big brother is the Pentel EnerGel Deluxe BL57, which is everything the basic model is and then some. Read More –>

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Kid makes Pilot G2 commercial for class project

March 23, 2011

If you’re a fan of the Pilot G2, or just of crazy kids, check out this boy’s home-made TV commercial. He says he made it as a “school project for propanganda and pursuation.” “Are you ready for some serious awesomeness?”

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Totally Random Pen Stuff

March 30, 2010

• Normally, we view over-priced pens with a certain amount of disdain. But this pen is just too cool for us to do much sneering. Why? Because this Dunhill Sentryman is covered with a coating of space rock! According to Luxist.com, the pen: …features an innovative lacquer finish containing authentic crushed black diamonds and meteorite [...]

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How to Start Writing a Journal

February 8, 2010

If you’re a person who enjoys good pens – and really, who doesn’t? – then it’s a shame not to do as much writing as possible. A great way to do that: Start and maintain a journal.

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Your Signature: Does Neatness Count?

November 30, 2009

Have you ever considered how you sign your name, or the pen you use to do it? If you’re like a lot of us (including me), your signature is an illegible scrawl that you scratch out in a hurry when you finish a letter, fill out a document, or write a check. You’ve written your [...]

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Ballpoint, Rollerball, or Gel: Which Pen is Best for You?

October 26, 2009

Trying to choose the right pen, but confused by all the different labels: ballpoint, liquid ink, gel, hybrid, rollerball? Yeah, we don’t blame you; it can get a little overwhelming. But that’s good, too, because it means you have plenty of options when looking for a pen to fit your needs. All you need is [...]

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