For the few that were interested past the “oh, that’s nice,” phase, there were two pens that were their favorites: the Pilot G2, and the Zebra F-301.

Zebra F-301 - Stainless Steel Retractable Ballpoint Pen - 0

The Al Star has a heavy-duty clip and lightweight, yet tough construction. With a steel nib and ergonomically shaped grip, it’s comfortable to use. Lamy even offers left-handed Al Stars specially designed for all you southpaws out there. TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen Unless you’re worried about stains, if you’re looking for a reliable, no frills EDC rollerball pen the Pilot G2 might be for you. Uni-Ball Vision Elite Rollerball PenFrom signing an important contract to jotting down new ideas, even in today’s digital world, the pen remains an important tool. When you’re choosing a pen for your everyday carry, first you have to decide what type of pen you want. However, it wasn’t until the end of high school that Ryan began to care about how he looked. Gradually, over the next few years, he started to dress better and learn about style. “Finding clothes that fit helped me to become more confident. I find that when I try to dress well, I feel better.”

Zebra F Refill Ballpoint Pen for F-301, F-701, Expandz

Very durable and long-lasting, the Uni-Ball Vision Elite is perhaps the best disposable rollerball there is. J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen Marker pen : For ultimate, dark lines, markers pens are the way to go. They use water, oil, pigment, and alcohol-based inks and often promise a permanent or waterproof finish. Because they're darker, they might be more prone to bleed through thin paper. Rollerball pen: These pens use water-based ink and are better for long writing. They write smoother and produce dark, clean lines. We’re glad you dig this post! But first, please take a few moments to sign up as a member of our EDC community below. Since the F-701 is a great bargain at an entry-level price point, your other options will likely run you more money. With that said, you get what you pay for, from different design language or materials all the way up to enthusiast-level features. Here are a few at some different price points to consider:

Expertise: Ryan has loved writing since an early age, and in college began contributing to and editing for university publications. After college, he began freelance writing and editing. He’s written from blogs and magazines such as Real Men Real Style, Life in the Finger Lakes, and Gentleman Within. While many rollerballs and fountain pens are prone to leak on flights due to changes in cabin pressure, Uni-Ball states that this pen contains “airplane-safe ink.” While I enjoy writing with this pen, I haven’t personally tested this claim.