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If you are looking for the best pen and don’t want to read through countless reviews, then the following guides which contain our top recommended pens should put you on the right track.
At a lot of junior schools especially in the UK when children first learn to write they have to use a pencil until they can form the letters properly and then they are awarded a pen license and can start using a pen for the first time.
A good pen for children needs to be comfortable for their small hands, be designed to encourage proper finger placement and hold and be fun to look at and use. If they are left-handed the pen needs to have quick-drying ink to prevent smudging.
We all have our favorite pens for writing with but sometimes you need a pen for writing outdoors, and these will have different requirements from your everyday writer. We have put together the 10 best pens for use when you are outdoors.
OK, here’s the thing: The 5 pens that everyone should have aren’t the only pens you should own. They aren’t even the most expensive pens you can own. But what they are is a set of pens that can easily and ably handle most of your daily tasks with style and without costing you a small fortune. [Read more…]
Angie Thistelewood a keen fountain pen enthusiast has kindly sent us her review of what she believes are the best fountain pens that are under £20.00 to purchase. She has given a full review of the 10 best fountain pens which include writing performance, nib sizes, and cost of ownership. [Read more…]
Looking for the best mechanical pencil for your kids to use at school?
Adults mechanical pencils tend to have slender barrels, relatively small lead diameter and retractable or fixed lead sleeves which are great for straight edges but not that practicable for younger children.
In this guide, we explain what to look for when choosing your kid’s mechanical pencil and recommend what we think are 6 of the best mechanical pencils for children. [Read more…]
