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Why is using disposable pens still common practice? (lemmy.today)

submitted 7 months ago by theorangeninja@lemmy.today to c/askbeehaw

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Why not buy one decent pen "shell" and then just buy the plastic tube with the tip and the ink afterwards?

I know many companies use pens for marketing but still, they could apply this too and also stand up for the environment while still do marketing.

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[–] theorangeninja@lemmy.today 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The ink from these pens takes longer to dry, I don't want to wait until I can turn the sheet of paper around. And I have 20 of the same ones because they run out so quickly when you use only pens and I like how they feel in the hand.

[–] Shareni@programming.dev 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The ink from these pens takes longer to dry, I don’t want to wait until I can turn the sheet of paper around.

Unless you're using the cheapest possible ink and paper with a fat nib, you're only waiting like 2-3 seconds to be certain it won't smudge. Even when I'm writing quickly and can't wait, I haven't yet smudged from turning a page. TBH I spend way more time waiting for my hand to uncramp because I had to press a ballpoint like a maniac while holding it in a horrible position.

I like how they feel in the hand

Then I'm guessing you haven't held a decent fountain pen. Get something cheap like a Jinhao x750 (<5$) and then tell me any disposable ballpoint feels better. And if that doesn't fit your hand, there's a wide array of shapes, sizes, and materials.

[–] Perfide@reddthat.com 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm left handed, anything less than near instantly dry is going to smudge.

[–] borari@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

They actually make left-handed nibs to alleviate this issue. Fountain pens are truly the S-tier writing tool.