What is your favorite writing tool?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants' preferences for writing tools, specifically focusing on the use of pens versus pencils for various tasks, including math, physics, and general writing. Participants share their experiences and opinions on different writing instruments.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about whether they prefer pencil or pen, mentioning their use of a Rotring 600 drafting pencil and Uniball Vision Exact pen.
  • Another participant states a clear preference for mechanical pencils, citing convenience.
  • A participant describes their exclusive use of a specific type of mechanical pencil that allows for adjustable lead length, finding it superior to traditional pencils.
  • One participant expresses a desire to purchase a Pelikan M400 pen for writing math, although they are unsure of its feel.
  • A participant humorously mentions using a quill feather with an unconventional ink well.
  • Another participant shares their preference for a specific mechanical pencil, indicating interest in drafting pencils.
  • One participant claims that using a pen encourages more thoughtful writing.
  • A participant mentions liking the Pentel Tranxition for its comfort and lack of finger indentation.
  • Another participant highlights their favorite pencil as a Caran D'ache Fixpencil, praising it for sketching and note-taking.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences for writing tools, with no consensus on a single preferred type. Multiple competing views remain regarding the advantages of different writing instruments.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific brands and models of writing tools, reflecting personal experiences and preferences without establishing any definitive claims about their superiority.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in writing tools, particularly in academic or technical contexts, may find the diverse opinions and experiences shared in this discussion relevant.

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What is your favorite writing tool and why?

Do you prefer pen or pencil for doing math/physics and why? What about for normal writing?

For awhile I've been using a Rotring 600 silver drafting pencil that was passed down to me, but I'm still not sure whether I prefer pencil or pen. I have yet to find the perfect pen, but I've used the Uniball Vision Exact for awhile. I consider this a fairly important question, and I'm curious to hear everyone's preferences =)
 
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I prefer mechanical pencils.
 
Jabberwocky said:
What is your favorite writing tool and why?

Do you prefer pen or pencil for doing math/physics and why? What about for normal writing?

For awhile I've been using a Rotring 600 silver drafting pencil that was passed down to me, but I'm still not sure whether I prefer pencil or pen. I have yet to find the perfect pen, but I've used the Uniball Vision Exact for awhile. I consider this a fairly important question, and I'm curious to hear everyone's preferences =)

Here's a long thread from a few months ago with some opinions...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=429675&highlight=pilot

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I exclusively use these.

Normal pencils are a hassle with all that sharpening and what have you. Other mechanical pencils are a hassle as well. You click once, and the lead is too short, click again, and it's too long. So you have to work-around by clicking twice and then holding it down and manually push the lead into reach the desired length!

You can rotate these papermate ones to the desired length, they work great.
 
I want to save enough money to buy a Pelikan M400 to write math though I don't know how does it fells. It sells 1000 rmb in China.
 
I use a quill feather with the skull of a puppy for an ink well.
 
I only use http://www.papermate.com/SiteCollectionImages/Products/Pencils/clearpoint-blk.jpg.

Drafting pencils are actually a great idea. I'm going to look into those. :smile:
 
Jabberwocky said:
What is your favorite writing tool and why?

Do you prefer pen or pencil for doing math/physics and why? What about for normal writing?

For awhile I've been using a Rotring 600 silver drafting pencil that was passed down to me, but I'm still not sure whether I prefer pencil or pen. I have yet to find the perfect pen, but I've used the Uniball Vision Exact for awhile. I consider this a fairly important question, and I'm curious to hear everyone's preferences =)
Pen. It makes you think more before you put something on paper.
 
I like the pentel tranxition because it hurts not my fingers and leaves no indentation :biggrin:
 
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My favorite pencil is a Caran D'ache Fixpencil w/ 2mm leads. For sketching, writing notes, etc, it can't be beat. I have a lot of mechanical pencils, but this old dinosaur is my favorite.
 

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