Help regarding alternative pen suggestions http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685 Kenouni Renashin Hiya. So, recently, I've fallen in love with the Bic Cristal Gel pens (medium preferably because the barrels are so big) - but, I can't seem to find them in shops anymore, only online in boxes of 20 or so. (Typical - I find something I love and then it vanishes.) I think I love them because the blue is so bright and they write so smoothly. I was wondering if any of your pen enthusiasts had any other recommendations for something that is close to the previously mentioned pen? I've heard that the Bic Atlantis is quite good - is that any similar? Thankies! ~Ken-Ren Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:29:14 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021077 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021077 Apollo16 Office depot has them in boxes of 12. Is that any better? Apollo16 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:21:45 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021345 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021345 Kenouni Renashin It would be if the UK had an Office Depot. The UK kinda sucks most of the time... XD ~Ken-Ren Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:32:21 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021377 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021377 Becky Black You could try Viking Direct, which is part of Office Depot, but geared towards small businesses, sole traders and individuals, rather than the big business accounts Office Depot does. Office Depot does exist in the UK, but I don't think they have stores, it's all direct to business. http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/ And of course Cult Pens is always a good place to find new pens to try. http://www.cultpens.com/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:07:25 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1025522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1025522 Kenouni Renashin I'm a massive fan of Cult Pens - but they don't do Bics otherwise I'd get them from there. I have discovered a ton of new gel pens I like though. I might have to hunt around in the ballpoint sections of Cult Pens a little more, write down names of ones that might apply and then go try them in Staples or something. I haven't heard of Viking Direct before, but I'll have a look there, too, thanks! ~Ken-Ren Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:23 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1025875 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1025875 Kenouni Renashin So, a wee update. I got my hands on a pack of three of the Bic Atlantis and, whilst they are good for jotting down notes they just feel too... Loose I believe would be the right term. Almost like the pen wasn't put together properly? Either way, they're not like the Bic Cristal which saddens me :( I suppose the closest thing to the Bic Cristal would be... Actual gel pens. Or, the Pilot B2P Recycled Gel Roller (the pen that looks like a water bottle) - but those are pricey too. However, they do feel good and write well AND they can be refilled with the same refills as the Pilot G2 - thus increasing their range of colours. ~Ken-Ren Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:33:47 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1056614 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1056614 Cleo47 Hi are you talking about the Bic Cristal Gel stick pen? I found them here, in California, at Big Lots but only in black....I also like writing in blue. I am going to see if some other Big Lot stores carry them. Would you like me to send you some of these pens even though they are black ink? Any chance you have come across the Cello Superglide pen in blue ink? Hanaa :) Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:39:38 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1254972 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1254972 Elly of Zoriah I'll have to try some of the Bic pens. If I have a pen that feels comfortable in my hand, I'm more likely to write than if I have an uncomfortable pen that causes hand cramping. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:32:48 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1283951 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1283951 Kenouni Renashin I got some Papermate Inkjoys the other day. Biro like in appearance but gel ink. They seem to be a good enough substitute for now I think. Plus they have a cushioned grip! YAY! ~ Ken-Ren Sat, 12 May 2012 03:57:30 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1363097 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1363097 Clairabel I really swear by my Uniball Jetstream Rollerball pen. I'm known for getting cramps because of how hard I drag my pen across the page when I write, and of course that becomes a massive setback when you're trying to get words down. But then I discovered this pen when I was at college and it's become my firm favourite. I used to go through Bic pens like there was no tomorrow, and I too used to buy them in bulk, but now I couldn't see myself using any other pen. I also use them for drawing as they create such a smooth experience, I never drag on lines, and the ink is fantastic. Sun, 13 May 2012 08:45:08 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1365724 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1365724 Kenouni Renashin Uniball is such a great brand. Actually... I don't know if I have any of their pens hanging around. Shame on me... It's all Pilots and Pentels. Oh, hang on! I found a fanthom. I think that's it XD (and even then, the fathom isn't that great. Nice ink, not so great in the erasable stakes.) It seems I'm more of a Pilot pen fangirl XD ~Ken-Ren Mon, 14 May 2012 01:58:21 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1367593 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-technology/threads/48685?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1367593