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I remember trying the original Yoropen when it first appeared in the UK. I think this was around 10 years ago. At the time it caused quite a stir in education because it purported to help just about every writing problem going: RSI, dyslexia, dyspraxia or just rubbish handwriting. I didn’t get on with it…
The Pentel Kachiri is a 1.0mm ballpoint pen available in black, blue, red and violet. The barrel matches the ink colour. It costs 80p in the UK. It’s a retractable pen: Kachiri means click. I find reviewing ballpoints difficult because although I know lots of people like them, I don’t. However, being purely objective for…
The Muji Erasable Ballpoint is available in 0.5mm or 0.4mm versions and a variety of colours including red, green, purple, pink, light blue, orange and, like this one, blue. It costs £2.50 in the UK, with refills available for £1.50. I couldn’t find it in the Muji US store. The barrel is simple clear…
The Uni Jetstream SX-217 is a hybrid ink ballpoint with a 0.7mmm tip. It’s available with black, blue, blue-black or red ink. It’s also available with a 1.0mm tip but that feels so different to use it might as well be a different pen. The Jetstream costs about £2.50 in the UK and $3 in…
The Apollo Technical Pen is a metal barrelled pen designed to be used with a wide variety of refills, including the ever popular Hi-Tec-C. The body and cap are made from titanium and the nib and grip are made from steel. I backed this pen on Kickstarter back in December and the estimated delivery date…