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In today’s highly electronic world, pens may seem to becoming less and less relevant, as people write less and less, instead using electronic media and devices. After all, most of us carry a mobile phone, and these can be used to take notes on as well. Longer works are often written on a tablet, laptop or desktop computer and then printed out if a physical copy is wanted, or they may never be anything other than a digital product.
There are still uses for pens, even if it is only to sign your name. They can also add a personal touch, be required for filling in forms or even be used for that most old-fashioned creation, the personal letter. You will be surprised at how much more impact a personal, handwritten letter can make when compared to a brief electronic communication.
One important consideration when choosing a new pen for yourself can be to buy a good pen, as cheap disposable ballpoint pens may be cheap, and easy, but they rarely feel nice to write with and are often very fragile, easily breaking – and potentially leaking ink everywhere. Try and see what difference using a decent pen makes to how you feel about writing.
There are different types of pens as well, which can have different uses. They also have different feels when it comes to writing. Some types are commonly available as disposable, whilst others, such as fountain pens, are not. The feel of a pen type makes it important to choose one that suits you. The type of pen that one person likes to write with can be different to the preferred type of another person.
Pens can be different in appearance as well as type, from metal to plastic, plain to decorated. They can even be made of precious metals, such as gold and silver plate. A nice pen can be a stylish addition to your wardrobe.
I still write today, even though my handwriting may not be the best. I still make notes with a pen, as it can be easier to quickly jot something down on a piece of paper than dig out my phone or tablet to make a note on that, especially if I might forget just what it was I wanted to write down in that time! I rarely use a ballpoint, as I prefer to use rollerballs and gel ink pens for general writing, with occasionally a fountain pen for artistic work, but again, this is personal preference. These may not be your preferred pen types, but this is something you will have to decide for yourself.
Try writing with a pen – you may like it too.