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- Ballpoint
- Rollerball
- Fountain
- Felt-tip
- Erasable
- Most popular: Retractable ballpoint
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Pens are instruments used to apply ink to a medium, normally paper. Historically, reed pens, quill pens, and dip pens were used by dipping the tip in an ink well. Today, pens are sold with the ink built into a chamber. There are a large variety of pen types available, depending on the color, size and feel that is wanted.
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History of Modern Pens
- Ballpoint pens were introduced in 1943. They use a small ball in the tip of the pen, which rotates as it is moved across paper, picking up and dropping ink that is stored in a chamber.
- Felt-tipped pens were introduced during the 1960's.
- Rollerball pens were introduced during the 1980's. They work much like a ballpoint pen, but produce a smoother line.
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Pens Questions
What is your favorite pen to write with? Why? 3 AnswersI like Zebra Z-1 ball pen. It is smooth while writing with it. There is rubber grip right fit on my fingers and very comfortable. Furthermore, there is a cover ... read more
Where can I get a glow-in-the-dark pen? 2 AnswersA craft store such as AC Moore or Michaels would probably be your best bet. I know they have glow-in-the-dark paint for many surfaces. read more
Why did Rotring stop making fountain pens, and is there anywhere else one can get a pen like the Rotring 600? 3 AnswersI discovered the Fountain Pen Network researching this answer and a more dedicated group of users I can't imagine :) Rumor has it the pen is being phrased out (... read more
why does the president use so many pens to sign a document? 4 AnswersThis may sound weird, but: If it's a major bill, everyone wants souvenirs. (Especially if it's a popular President.) What better souvenir than: (one of) THE PEN... read more
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NHL News: Pens defenceman Martin Skoula scores twice in 3-2 win over Thrashers http://ow.ly/163ua4
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Mr. President's skating again! #Pens
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Penn State took care of business, now time for the Pens (Pitt and WBS) to shine! #LetsGoPens
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I kinda miss the days when Johan Hednerg was in goal for the Pens. Mooooooose haha
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