Walk into any store and you’ll see shelves full of pens<\/a>. They all look pretty similar, right? Well, you need to think again! Pens<\/a> come in many varieties that do totally different jobs. Some types of pens have tiny rolling balls at the tip that make your writing look neat. Other pens<\/a> have thick brush tips, which makes them ideal for drawing and labeling.<\/p>\n Let’s jump in and discover what makes each pen type unique!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Since school days, pens<\/a> have been right there with us. We use gel pens for notes and fountain pens for fancy writing. But did you know there are many more types of pens that people use every day? Below, we list the top types of pens and what each one does the best.<\/p>\n<\/div> Ballpoint pens are the ones we all reach for. We\u2019ve used them to jot down grocery lists, take quick notes at the office, or write anything in between. Their ink doesn\u2019t leak, keeping our hands and pockets clean, and the thick gel combined with the rolling ball tip makes writing smooth and easy on almost any paper. That\u2019s why ballpoint pens remain a go-to choice for everyday writing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n Rollerball pens are perfect for people that want a type of pen that can work as a premium pen<\/a>. These pens<\/a> use the same ball bearing mechanism as ballpoints but deliver water-based or gel ink instead of oil paste. The thinner ink flows more freely and creates darker, richer lines that look more professional than standard ballpoint output.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fountain pens show a clear sense of class and style. People see them as luxury writing tools with a rich history. The nib comes in metal and some users upgrade it with gold too. The nib has two flexible tines with a thin channel between them. This channel guides the ink with smooth and steady flow. The writer controls the line by pressing harder or softer. This control gives the writing a lively look that other pens<\/a> cannot match.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n Gel pens open a wider world of colors. Most of the types of pens come in blue, black, red and green ink colors. But, gel pens push past this limit. They bring glitter shades and bright tones that people once saw only in colored pencils. This happens because gel ink uses a water based formula with strong pigments.<\/p>\n The ink moves across the page with a smooth glide and produces bold colors that stay clear on any surface. The ink also works well on glossy sheets and dark pages where other type of pens fail to leave a clean mark.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n Crayola markers, fine liners, and brush pens, are all comes under the umbrella of Felt tip pens. The felt tip absorbs ink and spreads it evenly, giving neat and consistent lines that show up on paper, cardboard, and even some glossy surfaces. Some felt-tip pens come with flexible brush tips for calligraphy or drawing, while others have fine tips for sketches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Popular](\"https:\/\/cdn1.apparelnbags.com\/wp-content\/popular-types-of-pens-you-should-know-about.webp\" "\\"Popular")
<\/span><\/div>Popular Types of Pens You Should Know About<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Felt-Tip Pens\/Markers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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