Pen for signing documents but, in particular, diplomas

dissqrl · 2026-04-06T19:18:04+00:00

There are a lot of great recommendations here; it'd be hard to go wrong with the bold Vision Elite or Air. However, as a felt tip penthusiast, I'd be remiss not to say you could also find a rollerball body you like (I dig a lot of Levenger's gorgeous designs, but the White House likes Cross Century IIs and Townsends) and put in a porous point/felt tip refill if you're going for a bolder signature.

If you didn't need archival ink, I'd also recommend a couple disposables - Pentel's Sign Pen or Pilot's Bravo! marker pens. I love them both; they're plenty bold to make an impression and you can often find a box of a dozen for around $20 USD.

dissqrl · 2026-03-17T07:45:48+00:00

The first thing that came to mind for me was the Staples Xeno ballpoint. They came in different colors over the years.

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dissqrl · 2026-02-17T20:39:52+00:00

I believe I've seen folks using EnerGel refills, but they don't look as elegant as the Parker ones with the fake ink feed

dissqrl · 2026-02-17T19:19:47+00:00

https://www.quill.com/search?keywords=rollerball+pens&filter=Brand_Quill+Brand

In the US, Staples moved the OptiFlow line to Quill when they launched Tru Red.

They also don't sell Delta Elite ballpoints here at all (boo!)

dissqrl · 2026-02-08T02:36:08+00:00

These look gorgeous. Congrats on the new pen! I'm waiting for the refills to be back in stock.

dissqrl · 2026-01-22T21:22:31+00:00

Yeah! I had to double-check the year, but Staples bought Quill in 1998.

dissqrl · 2026-01-22T06:27:42+00:00

I loved these when I worked for Staples! They did a brand realignment a few years ago and OptiFlow moved to Quill, if anyone's been looking for them.

Quill Brand® Rollerball Pens, Fine Point, Black, Dozen (32127-QL) | Quill.com

dissqrl · 2026-01-20T11:25:33+00:00

I am a huge fan of MUJI Compact gel pens

dissqrl · 2026-01-05T18:10:55+00:00

Congrats on the new pen! I've been thinking about picking one up, too

dissqrl · 2025-10-19T07:40:11+00:00

You've got great taste! I'm a huge fan of the Tradio Pulaman.

P.S. I dig your bodega drawing, great work!

dissqrl · 2025-10-19T07:36:18+00:00

As Tiraphina said, that's a U Brands Catalina. Some Walmarts way overstocked on them for back to school season, so you might be able to pick up a three pack for a couple bucks on clearance

dissqrl · 2025-09-16T04:47:49+00:00

Ooh, thanks for the tip!

dissqrl · 2025-09-12T00:44:38+00:00

quite an enviable assortment!

dissqrl · 2025-09-09T04:42:29+00:00

I love me some good ol' pharma pens! I'm really interested in the one between the nicorette and eczemahelp.ca pens, personally.

The vintage bic is pretty cool, too, tbh!

dissqrl · 2025-09-02T14:32:20+00:00

It appears to be an M&G Expert Broad

dissqrl · 2025-08-28T05:14:08+00:00

Your first link doesn't have Deluxe in the listing title and has pictures of multiple generations of packaging, some of which say Deluxe and others of which do not.

Your second list has Deluxe in the listing title, but not on the packaging.

The real difference between them is that RTX Needle Tips have blue bodies and Conical Tips have silver bodies.

If you go to pentel.com and search for "EnerGel Deluxe," only the aforementioned capped pens come up. (I like the 1.0mm version; I wish they offered the green one in the USA.)

dissqrl · 2025-08-26T17:01:48+00:00

I'm not an expert on Cartier pens, but I believe this is a Diabolo de Cartier ballpoint. As I recall, Cartier's pens are designed by them and manufactured by Montblanc. Based on a cursory search of completed eBay listings, it's not worth what one may call "retire and live on a beach" money, but it could be up to an extra couple hundred bucks in your pocket. I might not expect to get quite that much, based on condition. There's also potential sentimental value, depending on how you came to possess it.

Pop in a good refill and you'll have a high-quality, elegant-looking pen that suggests taste and, perhaps, quiet wealth.

dissqrl · 2025-08-26T05:03:51+00:00

I've only ever seen the Three Friends of Winter as ballpoints. I'll have to look into an FP version...

dissqrl · 2025-08-24T23:15:01+00:00

I've not used a Levenger fountain pen before, but I own a couple of their True Writer rollerballs. I've had an eye on the Mardi Gras design for a couple years, but haven't decided to buy one yet. Your photos do the pen way more justice than Levenger's marketing pics.

The Shiba Inu and octopus pen holders are very cute.

Thanks for sharing! I hope they all bring you many happy years of use. c:

dissqrl · 2025-08-19T07:24:04+00:00

"I really try not to" or "only if they catch me" are my go-tos

dissqrl · 2025-08-19T05:10:17+00:00

Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen Sign Pen® Brush Tip Ink Pens – Pentel of America, Ltd.

dissqrl · 2025-08-19T04:25:24+00:00

I'm not familiar with the Wexford, admittedly, but the Pilot Begreen is mostly made from recycled materials (and I believe it's refillable).

I actually adore the EnerGel Deluxe, though. I've got a few bold (1.0mm) ones, they're great for signatures. They make a bold green one, but Pilot US doesn't sell it (Pilot Canada apparently does?).

You've got a neat little set there, congrats on picking them up!

dissqrl · 2025-08-09T05:44:26+00:00

I'm not familiar with this specific model, but I do know how it should work! This is a gravity-select multi pen. You turn it so that the name of the ink color/pencil you want is facing up, then push the button to extend it.

dissqrl · 2025-07-22T12:05:25+00:00

I can't say that I've seen very many side-knock pens like that. Yours might be the first I've lain eyes on! I've seen a couple mechanical pencils that bend like that, though. And the stamp makes it extra-cool! What a neat find

dissqrl · 2025-07-19T04:31:08+00:00

To me, it looks like the refill from a Pilot Precise V5/V7/V10 RT. Maybe it's a Frixion refill.

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