The necessary writing accessory is considered a pen. Such devices are needed everywhere - for work, study and leisure. At the same time, there are different types of pens that differ in design, device and cost. Read more about popular varieties in the article.
Classes
All modern types of pens are divided into two large classes: fountain pens and traditional. Each of them has its own characteristics. Fountain pens are constructions in which automatic ink supply to the writing unit is assumed. The writing unit can be feathers, balls, and fibers. The opposite option is a traditional pen, presented in the form of a simple holder for a rod or pen.
By design, the types of pens are:
- Ballpoints. They provide such an element as a ball made of metal.
- Capillary. Function as a felt-tip pen. Ink flows through the fibers.
- Feathers.
Among school supplies, pens are one of the most sought after items. Usually used ball devices that are convenient. There are many brands of similar products. Moreover, the cost of production is also different. The assortment contains goods for every taste.
Liner
This is a type of pen in which the writing unit is presented in the form of a needle. Liners are like a speedograph. Such writing instruments are convenient and functional.
Scooter
There is no exact definition of what is considered a scooter. Often it is attributed to ball pens of European manufacturers. In fact, this is a standard device with different types of ink supply.
Such products are also classified according to the type of coloring composition and the method of ink supply. All devices, with the exception of capillary ones, have a writing element created from solid and practical material. Their ink has an impermeable composition. They slowly pass along the surface of the writing element.
Pen option
A pen in the form of a pen is more often referred to as traditional writing instruments. A feature, in comparison with the previous options, is that there is no need to constantly use an ink tank. Ink is located inside a special tank or inside a cartridge. Fountain pens are refilled with the simplest ink.
Ballpoint
Such accessories are equipped with a writing element in the form of a metal ball. Ballpoint pens do not scratch paper. During rotation, the ball receives ink present in the body, and then transfers them to paper. Ink can be placed in a tube ending with a tip in the form of a ball (such a product is called a rod), or in a special cartridge. Cartridges are usually installed in modern scooters.
The ink of these products is markedly different in composition from pen. They consist of different resins that make them durable and with low fluidity. Recently, inks are called inks, which are called oil. They are used in ballpoint pens, and compared to the classical ink in them, the writing element has a small diameter. Demandable writing equipment manufacturers create oil pens for their original inks.
Scooters have the advantages of pen and ball options. Rollers have a ball to ensure smooth writing. And the ink is made on a water basis, so they are similar to fountain pens. But even though they have a water base, ink for rollers cannot dry quickly. Rollers write in almost any position. Some species are able to function when writing on a vertical surface, and in the "end up" position.
Gel
Their ink is similar in consistency to gel, which reduces the amount of friction of the ball on the tip and makes writing easy. There are different types of gel pens, different colors, design, saturation. Such devices are no worse than ball in gloss and color depth. Ballpoint pen inks are water and light resistant compared to inks for rollerballs. To date, the manufacture of gel devices and ink for them is carried out at an accelerated pace.
Among the writing instruments there are pens with ink supply systems such as an ink tank and free-ink. In fact, they are scooters. The first type involves the presence of an ink storage device that has a fibrous structure used in felt-tip pens. Under the Inc-Tank system, ink is used sparingly, but their slow flow out makes writing difficult. And with free-inc a pen writes easily and smoothly.
Cost and Brands
The prices of pens depend on many indicators. The cheapest ones cost up to 10 rubles. They can be purchased at every stationery store, kiosk, supermarket. These are ballpoint pens without a spring with paste as ink. If you need to write a lot, then this is a great option. The most popular are the species "927" and Corvina. Such devices are convenient and practical.
The average price segment includes pens at a cost of 10 to 30 rubles. There are gel devices from popular manufacturers, products with springs. Well-known manufacturers include Schneider, Pentel, Staedtler.
Dear pens cost from 30 rubles. They are appreciated by high-quality writing enthusiasts. It can be ball, gel and ink. Parker products are in demand. Their cost starts from 1000 rubles. These are collectible and designer products. They are used only in rare cases.
So there are a variety of pens. The most popular are ball, since they are usually used by schoolchildren and students. Many of them are intended for daily use, while others can be used only in rare cases, for example, designer products.