How to Remove Ballpoint Pen Ink Stains From Fabric

Ink stains on clothing is something most people have to deal with at one point or the other. Ink can be pretty tough to get out, but most ballpoint pen ink stains come out with lots of persistence and patience. Test on similar scraps of fabric before proceeding.

1.Sponge the stain with water to remove as much ink as possible.

2.Allow the spot to dry.

Pentech 47491 SpinZ Axis Pen Assortment

First off, this is a review of how well the Spinz Axis performs as a spinning pen--although it writes well too (with the inclusion of two refill ink tubes). "Spinz" totes itself as being the first commercially-available spinning pen (that's true at least for sales in the U.S.A.), and the Axis performs well right out of the box. In the past, avid penspinners resorted to modifying their own pens in order to make them more spinnable (for example rebalancing them or equipping them with better grips so they don't slip out as easily when performing routines). Here's how the Axis compares with some of the more popular penspinning modifications:

Length: The Axis is roughly the same length as a standard Bictory modded pen without tips (made with two Bic Round Stic pens). That's a good length for most practitioners.

Width/Thickness: The Axis is roughly the same thickness as an RSVP MX mod (made with RSVP and HGG pens), which makes it easier to manipulate.

Mont Blanc MEISTERSTUCK CLASSIC BALLPOINT PEN

You won't find a better ball-pen than this one. They write very smooth and even.
It has a beautiful design. By its weight and the curves of its body, you have a firm and steady grip on the ball-pen.
In short: it's a work of art. If you don't use the pen for a few days the ink will dry up a little but when you use it again it regains its smoothness very rapidly. This is the best ball-pen you can buy.

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Mont Blanc Ballpoint Refills

Montblanc Meisterstuck Platinum Fountain Pen 145

This is not my first fountain pen but it is the first Montblanc I have. Very good product, good performance and excellent quality. I strongly recommend it.

MontBlanc Meisterstuck Legrand Fountain Pen Black (Broad) 146 / 13662

I purchased this writing instrument in Japan a little under a year ago and out of the small collection of fountain pens I own, it is the one I use the most for my Spencerian style handwriting. The broad nib allows for a smooth and comfortable feel on even the simplest strokes and the girth of the barrel is just right for even someone with smaller hands (such as myself) when writing long letters or taking precise notes. The piston filling system is also much more economical and less dependent on proprietary parts than other fountain pens I've used with cartridges and flexible bladders.

My only complaint would be that the "precious resin" used in the construction of the barrel and cap is rather fragile considering the price. It chips and cracks easily so the utmost care should be taken if it is carried around on your person while working or traveling. Luckily Mont Blanc will repair any component for a fraction of the cost (about 1/3) of a complete replacement, so it's not too much of a problem even if you do happen to let it drop to the floor from desk height or push the cap down too firmly onto the barrel before writing.

Also, as it is a luxury item it is best to follow the instructions given by the manufacturer regarding what inks ought to be used. Although it is possible to use other branded inks (such as Pilot) small factors such as the shape of the inkwell and minute differences in the composition of the inks can cause some problems with build-up of particulates that may negatively effect the pen's ink flow. This problem is easily solved by taking it to a Mont Blank store for cleaning (which is a free service), but I imagine it would be better these days to save time and money to just buy the proper ink in the first place.