PENS

The writing’s on the wall – but which pen did it? Get it write with our handy guide.

Berol handwriting pen Many kids have learned joined-up writing gripping this chunky, red barrel. Introduced in 1980, when home word processing was still making its mark. 4-colour ball pen Take one pen into the office? Not us! We just click and go. Around since 1970, but we still can’t decide which colour to actually use. Rollerball pen The smooth successor to the ballpoint, with water-based inks replacing the oil-based ones. Meaning that for an easy write, you’ve got to roll with it. Sharpie highlighter Popularised in the 1960s, the highlighter brings back memories of exam revision and scrawling the names of school heartthrobs on notebooks. Gel ink pen Over 30 but going on 13, this is the loud and proud descendent of the rollerball. Comes in colours perfect for teenage diary scribblings. Fountain pen Invented in 1827, but plastic cartridges were…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2016 - Issue 51

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