Just got myself a nice treat... a Lamy Dialog cc, medium nib. I already got a Lamy 2k macralon, but this one fits my hand better and I prefer its weight distribution. She is my new favorite writing instrument and I just love taking notes with her.
@@tonycrayford3893 If depends on what I'm writing on. If I'm writing on paper I prefer a Uniball Roller. It writes about as smooth as a fountain point, and it can used when writing on carbon/carbonless forms. I prefer the Bic Crystal when I'm writing on plastic sheets since the ink will stick to the paper. When it comes to writing notes and casual writing, I prefer a Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil with 0.5mm 2B lead. Although I used to write with a fountain pen when there were low-cost options (like the $10 Shaeffer) I haven't found many low-cost (
@@Solitaire001 for pencils I prefer a carpenters lead holder although I do like the Caran d'Ache mechanical pencil that I've had for years. At work I'll use a parker 45 or lamy Safari LH.
@@tonycrayford3893 I've not tried a lead holder since I just do writing with my mechanical pencil. My understanding is that lead holders are the better choice when it comes to art and are using a non-wood pencil. When it comes to pens, I prefer a non-retractable pen of any type (ballpoint, rollerball, fountain, and gel).
I have one of each, and it really depends on the situation. I like ballpoint for restaurants or filling out forms because they always use cheap paper. Rollerballs are great for when I'm on the phone and need to jot notes quickly. Fountain is the best writing experience by far, but that is for much more thoughtful writing sessions such as journaling or goal setting. Great video as always!
Fountain pen for life ❤️ * Godly writing experience. Moreover the feeling while writing is another level which can't be described in words tbh. * Plethora of ink color options, plus how shading or sheen reflects over a good paper is incomparable. * Plethora of nib options ( Flex, Stubs are just next level experience ) * Also, since we have click fountain pens ( Moonman A2, Pilot VP), this makes carrying fountain pens everywhere eliminating the need for a rollerball or ball point.
I love all forms of pens. The montblanc ballpoint refills are the smoothest ballpoints that exist. Their broad blue is beautiful on cream coloured paper. Great video and I watch and enjoy everyone of them. Thank you Samuel!
@vishalahmad-ck6cu better quality pen or use one with a finer line width of 0.5mm and smaller. Also, paper quality is important. I like Japanese notebooks and paper like Kukoyu, Midori etc. Also, believe it or not, Temu has some good quality notebooks and paper. The made in China products aren't that bad.
By far fountain pens are my favorite (I have several) but I also use ballpoint and rollerball pens depending on the situation. Great video, keep up the great work 👍🏼
I would say all 3 for outside the house. My daily carry is Ecridor BP, MB Heritage 1912 SS Rollerballpoint (looks like a ballpoint but writes like a rollerball) and my Pelikan M205. Love them all equally and they all write beautifully. Inside the house, i would gravitate towards my 3 x MB 149.
I work in aviation, travel a lot and needed an action-ready pen. I didn't want to go throw the hassel of unscrewing the cap ever time I write and didn't want to deal with ink leaks. I just wanted a nice daily pen. This is the reason I went for the Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Blue Hour ballpoint pen. Best decision ever. I also like the thinner profile of Mont Blanc ballpoint pens as well as the longer body when writing.
Ball points are common place and not exciting these days but they have some specific advantages (even to my FP loving self) *They work fine even on the cheapest, most porous or even coated paper. *They can sit around for months and years and still be ready to go (I keep a Fisher Space Pen in my car, unbothered by extreme heat or extreme cold) *Ball point inks tend to be highly water resistant. Side points: I've been involved in manufacturing engineering at times in my life and it amazes me that they can actually produce those balls which are made of very hard metal that is at the same time perfectly round within ranges of ten-thousandths of an inch and yet be so cheap. And then there are my beloved pencils--the best thing for sketching.
I am a fountain pen fan first and foremost, but I also enjoy ballpoints and rollerballs for their respective purposes. Ballpoints are ideal for writing on lower quality paper that suffers from bleed through, and paper that may be exposed to moisture or humidity. Rollerballs on the other hand are great as convenient sidekicks to fountain pens, for situations where decent quality paper can be sourced, but a fountain pen may be too delicate or less practical for the given situation. The higher propensity for rollerball pens to leak through low quality paper may be one of several reasons why gel pens have eclipsed them in sales on the lower end of the market.
Excellent overview! EASY answer: fountain pens are TOPS and are in a league of their own, especially if they have well-crafted gold nibs. And nothing compares to a top-of-the-line ST Dupont!
It was great comparing fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and rollerballs. However, what about gel pens? In addition, what about hybrid ink pens that are a cross between a rollerball and ballpoint?
I rarely use a ballpoint or rollerball anymore, but there are instances when one or the other is the best choice. When faced with that I use one or the other, put it away and go right back to the fountain pen of choice for the day.
Right tool for the right job. Depends on the paper/writing surface and what you are trying to express. Don't forget the Sharpie felt tip pens too. It is like asking me which is my favorite, a cross cut or a rip saw?
Currently have 9 Fountain Pens and 7 Rollerballs. Both have positives and negatives, hard to say one or the other but I can tell you I don't like Ballpoints 🤣 I do like these videos though because there are use cases for all. What is probably worth mentioning though is no matter the pen the writing experience will always be dictated by the $10 refill with Rollers whereas each nib has its own personality...
I wouldn’t necessarily say so , cause the balance, weight and size of the pen really can deliver a complete other tactile feeling to the writing even if the Refill is the same. We’ve had this plenty of times with customers at the store. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and opinion! 🙏🏼
@@SamuelNaldi Absolutely! I probably would put all that into more of a “usability” category personally but agree that size, weight, grip section, balance, texture and material are all major factors in a personality of a pen. However, I do think it is something worth mentioning. Rollerballs still have variety like needle points, fine liners, ceramic tip (that gives feedback) but can’t compete with nib and feed options. Even my favourite Tombow ceramic refills with super dark pigment ink don't even come close to a nib and feed. I love Rollerballs but it is a big weakness, and one even more so for Ballpoint pens where the only two refills I personally enjoy are the Monami FX4000 and Caran d’Ache Goliath’s (both Parker G2 style). It’s a good conversation and I am glad you are opening it up, the majority of us “pen” folk are too easy to dismiss any mode that is not Fountain Pen…
@@drobertsphoto absolutely and you are right that many people don’t know or don’t realize the fact that the Refill is the same almost for every Ballpoint or Rollerball.
I'm looking to give a personalized pen as a gift, something luxurious in appearance but still simple. It's not for everyday use, but more for occasions like signing important documents or journaling. I believe a fountain pen would be a good choice. Would you agree? Also, could you recommend some options not expenssive like the max is 30 euros?
There is a massive advantage of ballpoint pens - the ink is usually waterproof. If you want something permanent , ballpoint is the way to go. This is why students are recommended to use ballpoint pens in examinations. Barring that, fountain pens and the experience of writing with them is much more charming and romantic.
Definitely fountain pens are best overall. Rollerball ok when writing brief notes or when fountain pen really inconvenient, e.g. out of doors, working in environments where a better pen risks being lost or stolen. Biro doesn't make the grade - AT ALL! It is so uncomfortable to write more than a few words with that I would never bring one out at all. Pencil is better than biro and has the advantage of being easy to erase. That's my two penn'orth.
Fountains pens and by far. However I have one fine rollerball when doing measured design of the ancient theatre, and a few ballpoints when I go out in the evening to the theatre and need to take down notes in dim light. Not that the fountain pens are at any fault, I may do something foolish and get stained or the fountain pen cap might drop. Just a measure of protection for my precious fountain pens.
10:20 ok, so when I do those 4 lines with my ballpoint, they are not consistant like that, and I thought it was ballpoint nature so moved on to rollerball. But now I see this is not the case here. So do I just have a bad refill (either bad brand, or just bad piece)? Or am I doing it wrong?
For pure writing pleasure and experience, a great gel pen. For beauty and class, a great fountain pen. Somehow, can't seem to connect ballpoints in there anywhere.
In my career field I often have to share my pens with people. So roller or ballpoint. Less messy and lower maintenance aswell. But the pen must be high quality. Unfortunately its difficult to find ink that has a "fingerprint" forget what its called.
I’m curious about fountain pens but have horrible memories from childhood of messy leaking fountain pens and scratchy writing experience. I guess I need to take a fresh look at them
Im a truck driver so fountains are out of the question. I make enough of a mess at my desk filling the ink. I'll stick to rollerballs and ballpoints on the road.
I didn't imagine that i had to many Rollerball and Ballpoint Subscribers. It shows that the subscribers of this Channel really are the type of people i want to have on here. Glad to know!
I know ballpoints are not that preferred, but I have ocd and do not want ink stains on my hands, plus if you use a broad tip size with hybrid refills like easyflow they are as smooth as a rollerball if not smoother, plus have a pen with little heft so that you dont have to push too hard on the paper, this setup any day over fountain and rollerballs @@SamuelNaldi
So, what’s your favorite?
Just got myself a nice treat... a Lamy Dialog cc, medium nib. I already got a Lamy 2k macralon, but this one fits my hand better and I prefer its weight distribution. She is my new favorite writing instrument and I just love taking notes with her.
Fountain obviously. I seriously despise ballpoints and can just about tolerate a rollerball.
@@tonycrayford3893 If depends on what I'm writing on. If I'm writing on paper I prefer a Uniball Roller. It writes about as smooth as a fountain point, and it can used when writing on carbon/carbonless forms. I prefer the Bic Crystal when I'm writing on plastic sheets since the ink will stick to the paper. When it comes to writing notes and casual writing, I prefer a Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil with 0.5mm 2B lead.
Although I used to write with a fountain pen when there were low-cost options (like the $10 Shaeffer) I haven't found many low-cost (
@@Solitaire001 for pencils I prefer a carpenters lead holder although I do like the Caran d'Ache mechanical pencil that I've had for years. At work I'll use a parker 45 or lamy Safari LH.
@@tonycrayford3893 I've not tried a lead holder since I just do writing with my mechanical pencil. My understanding is that lead holders are the better choice when it comes to art and are using a non-wood pencil. When it comes to pens, I prefer a non-retractable pen of any type (ballpoint, rollerball, fountain, and gel).
I have one of each, and it really depends on the situation. I like ballpoint for restaurants or filling out forms because they always use cheap paper. Rollerballs are great for when I'm on the phone and need to jot notes quickly. Fountain is the best writing experience by far, but that is for much more thoughtful writing sessions such as journaling or goal setting. Great video as always!
Thanks so much and thanks for sharing your thoughts
Fountain pen for life ❤️
* Godly writing experience. Moreover the feeling while writing is another level which can't be described in words tbh.
* Plethora of ink color options, plus how shading or sheen reflects over a good paper is incomparable.
* Plethora of nib options ( Flex, Stubs are just next level experience )
* Also, since we have click fountain pens ( Moonman A2, Pilot VP), this makes carrying fountain pens everywhere eliminating the need for a rollerball or ball point.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
I love all forms of pens. The montblanc ballpoint refills are the smoothest ballpoints that exist. Their broad blue is beautiful on cream coloured paper. Great video and I watch and enjoy everyone of them. Thank you Samuel!
Thank you so much for sharing and thanks for your kind words. I'm really happy to hear.
My favorite pen typesl rankings
1st - Rollerball/gel pen 🖊
2nd - fountain pen 🖋
3rd - ballpoint
🙏🏼 thanks for sharing this
Gel pens for me leave impressions on the back of the page
Anyway to fix thst
@vishalahmad-ck6cu better quality pen or use one with a finer line width of 0.5mm and smaller. Also, paper quality is important. I like Japanese notebooks and paper like Kukoyu, Midori etc. Also, believe it or not, Temu has some good quality notebooks and paper. The made in China products aren't that bad.
@@MsObsidianReloaded the second tip would be helpful
If my school allowed us to use anyother notebook other then the school one
By far fountain pens are my favorite (I have several) but I also use ballpoint and rollerball pens depending on the situation.
Great video, keep up the great work 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing this, and thanks for your kind words.
Hi Samuel, this is a really helpful video, which helps me to clarify my questions throughout the years.👍
I’m so glad to hear Bruce! Awesome!
@@SamuelNaldi
I would say all 3 for outside the house. My daily carry is Ecridor BP, MB Heritage 1912 SS Rollerballpoint (looks like a ballpoint but writes like a rollerball) and my Pelikan M205. Love them all equally and they all write beautifully.
Inside the house, i would gravitate towards my 3 x MB 149.
Very interesting. Thanks Michel
great video! i understand clearly the difference between all of them, definitely gonna try a fountain pen!
I work in aviation, travel a lot and needed an action-ready pen. I didn't want to go throw the hassel of unscrewing the cap ever time I write and didn't want to deal with ink leaks. I just wanted a nice daily pen. This is the reason I went for the Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Blue Hour ballpoint pen. Best decision ever. I also like the thinner profile of Mont Blanc ballpoint pens as well as the longer body when writing.
Waiting on the Montblanc 100 years of Meisterstuck video. I saw some pictures leaked recently! Thanks for sharing
Coming as soon the Embargo is over 🙂
Love rollerball pen its so smooth when we write
Nice video and nice suit ! Will give a try to fountain pens...
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ball points are common place and not exciting these days but they have some specific advantages (even to my FP loving self)
*They work fine even on the cheapest, most porous or even coated paper.
*They can sit around for months and years and still be ready to go (I keep a Fisher Space Pen in my car, unbothered by extreme heat or extreme cold)
*Ball point inks tend to be highly water resistant.
Side points:
I've been involved in manufacturing engineering at times in my life and it amazes me that they can actually produce those balls which are made of very hard metal that is at the same time perfectly round within ranges of ten-thousandths of an inch and yet be so cheap.
And then there are my beloved pencils--the best thing for sketching.
I am a fountain pen fan first and foremost, but I also enjoy ballpoints and rollerballs for their respective purposes. Ballpoints are ideal for writing on lower quality paper that suffers from bleed through, and paper that may be exposed to moisture or humidity. Rollerballs on the other hand are great as convenient sidekicks to fountain pens, for situations where decent quality paper can be sourced, but a fountain pen may be too delicate or less practical for the given situation. The higher propensity for rollerball pens to leak through low quality paper may be one of several reasons why gel pens have eclipsed them in sales on the lower end of the market.
Hi awesome video once again......
do u have a personnel watch collection ?
Thanks my Dear!
Excellent overview! EASY answer: fountain pens are TOPS and are in a league of their own, especially if they have well-crafted gold nibs. And nothing compares to a top-of-the-line ST Dupont!
It was great comparing fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and rollerballs. However, what about gel pens? In addition, what about hybrid ink pens that are a cross between a rollerball and ballpoint?
I rarely use a ballpoint or rollerball anymore, but there are instances when one or the other is the best choice. When faced with that I use one or the other, put it away and go right back to the fountain pen of choice for the day.
Best??? - No question at all - It's fountain pens ❤
Other two will be useful in certain situations and also must have as well.
So true 😄❤️
Right tool for the right job. Depends on the paper/writing surface and what you are trying to express. Don't forget the Sharpie felt tip pens too. It is like asking me which is my favorite, a cross cut or a rip saw?
I use ballpoint pen in work.
Rollerball in formal meetings.
Fountain pen in private journal or writing a book
whats a good start for fountain pen ? is Waterman good ?
Samuel Naldi Unsharpen got me started.
Hallo.. Please name of Ink... 8:05.. THX 🙂
Currently have 9 Fountain Pens and 7 Rollerballs. Both have positives and negatives, hard to say one or the other but I can tell you I don't like Ballpoints 🤣 I do like these videos though because there are use cases for all. What is probably worth mentioning though is no matter the pen the writing experience will always be dictated by the $10 refill with Rollers whereas each nib has its own personality...
I wouldn’t necessarily say so , cause the balance, weight and size of the pen really can deliver a complete other tactile feeling to the writing even if the Refill is the same. We’ve had this plenty of times with customers at the store.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and opinion! 🙏🏼
@@SamuelNaldi Absolutely! I probably would put all that into more of a “usability” category personally but agree that size, weight, grip section, balance, texture and material are all major factors in a personality of a pen. However, I do think it is something worth mentioning. Rollerballs still have variety like needle points, fine liners, ceramic tip (that gives feedback) but can’t compete with nib and feed options. Even my favourite Tombow ceramic refills with super dark pigment ink don't even come close to a nib and feed. I love Rollerballs but it is a big weakness, and one even more so for Ballpoint pens where the only two refills I personally enjoy are the Monami FX4000 and Caran d’Ache Goliath’s (both Parker G2 style). It’s a good conversation and I am glad you are opening it up, the majority of us “pen” folk are too easy to dismiss any mode that is not Fountain Pen…
@@drobertsphoto absolutely and you are right that many people don’t know or don’t realize the fact that the Refill is the same almost for every Ballpoint or Rollerball.
I'm looking to give a personalized pen as a gift, something luxurious in appearance but still simple. It's not for everyday use, but more for occasions like signing important documents or journaling. I believe a fountain pen would be a good choice. Would you agree? Also, could you recommend some options not expenssive like the max is 30 euros?
There is a massive advantage of ballpoint pens - the ink is usually waterproof. If you want something permanent , ballpoint is the way to go. This is why students are recommended to use ballpoint pens in examinations.
Barring that, fountain pens and the experience of writing with them is much more charming and romantic.
Definitely fountain pens are best overall. Rollerball ok when writing brief notes or when fountain pen really inconvenient, e.g. out of doors, working in environments where a better pen risks being lost or stolen. Biro doesn't make the grade - AT ALL! It is so uncomfortable to write more than a few words with that I would never bring one out at all. Pencil is better than biro and has the advantage of being easy to erase. That's my two penn'orth.
Thanks for sharing all of that Laura. Very interesting!
Fountains pens and by far. However I have one fine rollerball when doing measured design of the ancient theatre, and a few ballpoints when I go out in the evening to the theatre and need to take down notes in dim light. Not that the fountain pens are at any fault, I may do something foolish and get stained or the fountain pen cap might drop. Just a measure of protection for my precious fountain pens.
Thanks for sharing this Gihan 🙏🏼
10:20 ok, so when I do those 4 lines with my ballpoint, they are not consistant like that, and I thought it was ballpoint nature so moved on to rollerball. But now I see this is not the case here. So do I just have a bad refill (either bad brand, or just bad piece)? Or am I doing it wrong?
Right on a smooth glass surface or a smooth table not a rough one and get nice quality paper
For pure writing pleasure and experience, a great gel pen. For beauty and class, a great fountain pen. Somehow, can't seem to connect ballpoints in there anywhere.
In my career field I often have to share my pens with people. So roller or ballpoint. Less messy and lower maintenance aswell. But the pen must be high quality. Unfortunately its difficult to find ink that has a "fingerprint" forget what its called.
I’m curious about fountain pens but have horrible memories from childhood of messy leaking fountain pens and scratchy writing experience. I guess I need to take a fresh look at them
Do it! You will not regret it!
stainless steel vs gold nib makes a big difference with scratching
fountain pen it is but i like rollerball too!
Looking to surprise my wife with a Mont Blanc pen. What would you recommend between the rollerball and ballpoint for signing legal documents, etc?
Great vid............ thanks
What is the name of the pen @ 1:43
Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Black Edition
@@SamuelNaldi Thank you.
This guy is an expert.
Thank you ❤️
Bp refills are so dependent on the manufacturer and also whether .05 or .07 and there are even broads available. Comment?
Ballpoint pen ❤
Thanks for letting us know! 🙏🏼
I write a lot more than signatures and notes - ballpoint easy.
🙏🏼
Im a truck driver so fountains are out of the question. I make enough of a mess at my desk filling the ink. I'll stick to rollerballs and ballpoints on the road.
Perfect Joel!
Definitely Rollerball pen!
I didn't imagine that i had to many Rollerball and Ballpoint Subscribers. It shows that the subscribers of this Channel really are the type of people i want to have on here. Glad to know!
Ballpoint !!!
Ha thanks for sharing this. Interesting!
I know ballpoints are not that preferred, but I have ocd and do not want ink stains on my hands, plus if you use a broad tip size with hybrid refills like easyflow they are as smooth as a rollerball if not smoother, plus have a pen with little heft so that you dont have to push too hard on the paper, this setup any day over fountain and rollerballs @@SamuelNaldi
@@TheCooljatt18 thanks for sharing this!
Ballpoint for me (:
Thanks for sharing Hugo!
So ballpoints are oil based? interesting.
I am curious also. Following.
Fountain pen or pencil. No reason for the others to exist.
Hahaha thanks for sharing your opinion Dear
1 reason - so everyone at work doesn't think you're a complete and utter c#$&