Writing Implements Which Don't Exist But Should!

[CoriSCapnSkip]

If anyone has invented a device which will print directly from digital text to any paper, including bound journals, not just sheets fed through a printer, I'd be eager to hear about it! If not, I at least need a decent pen! For years I've been using a Papermate PhD because the way it is designed creates only moderate hand cramps instead of the unbearable agony inflicted by standard pens. It takes refills and I don't know if I got a bad one or what, but I've found about 50% of the time it skips so badly I have to retrace and it still won't write everywhere I want, when I want, even on a second or often a third try--it takes 5 or 10 tries to complete one word in acceptable form (to say readable form might be going too far) so you can imagine how long writing just one day's entry takes! Also so much retracing makes my writing rough and shaky which, as I said, it is even under the best of conditions. Of course, the pen works fine for scribbling on scratch paper, it just won't write words where and when I want them. I have a similar pen (no brand that I can see, a freebie) I don't like any better.
These are the characteristics I need:

• Writes with ink and doesn't smear (not a pencil).
• Ink is archival and won't fade, otherwise deteriorate, or damage the writing surface, if possible.
• Comfortable grip, not skinny and slippery and harder than hell to hold!
• Puts ink smoothly on the paper where I place the tip of the pen at the time I place it there--not in a misshapen blob 20 minutes later in some other sector of the universe!
• Writes smoothly without skipping half the time. Probably some felt tips or roller pens are better than ballpoints at this but they bleed through the page and can't be used on anything which needs to be written on both sides! Gel pens, I don't have enough experience to know about--any better?
• Refillable. Does not dry out prematurely.
• Point is thin enough so the writing is clear but not so pointy it constricts ink flow or damages the paper.

I know, I know...too much to ask...in fact, this isn't even a request for a decent pen, it's simply a rant! Just in case such a thing exists, though, I do have to go to a larger community soon and thought if such a device were available over the counter perhaps I could pick one up at Staples if I knew what to get. If not and it must be ordered, again would appreciate knowing what the thing is and where one might obtain it. If not invented, maybe I'll suggest it. Thanks!

 

[skimom2]

if such a device were available over the counter perhaps I could pick one up at Staples if I knew what to get. If not and it must be ordered, again would appreciate knowing what the thing is and where one might obtain it. If not invented, maybe I'll suggest it. Thanks!

Best mass market pen I've ever used, and meets most of your qualifications (not sure what you consider a comfortable grip). Available in Staples (and other stores, of course), comes in packs of 2, but the steel barrel lasts for frickin' ever--mine is at least 20 years old. Refills come in med or fine point. Just a great pen.

 

[fushingfeef]

If anyone has invented a device which will print directly from digital text to paper, I'd be eager to hear about it!

I'm probably being dumb here, but I don't understand this part of the question...don't all computer printers print directly from digital text to paper?

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

I'm probably being dumb here, but I don't understand this part of the question...don't all computer printers print directly from digital text to paper?

I tried to go back and edit that to read, "any paper, including bound journals, not just sheets fed through a printer," but the 10-minute window had expired.

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

Best mass market pen I've ever used, and meets most of your qualifications (not sure what you consider a comfortable grip). Available in Staples (and other stores, of course), comes in packs of 2, but the steel barrel lasts for frickin' ever--mine is at least 20 years old. Refills come in med or fine point. Just a great pen.
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Kewl, one vote for this, and if worse comes to worst and one pen meets every other qualification, I can always buy one of those slip-on grips!

 

[fushingfeef]

I tried to go back and edit that to read, "any paper, including bound journals, not just sheets fed through a printer," but the 10-minute window had expired.

Ahh, makes more sense!
I feel your pain, I've suffered for years with cheap crappy pens, I'll be checking out these suggestions too!

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

Okay, someone actually invented something of the kind and received an award for doing so, so it's been produced but not yet available.
PrintBrush

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

Ack! It's existed for years, but still unavailable! Frustration! PrintBrush 4×6 Handheld Printer And Digital Camera In One | OhGizmo! I am going all Veruca Salt over this! I want it NOW!

 

[FlakeNoir]

I tried to go back and edit that to read, "any paper, including bound journals, not just sheets fed through a printer," but the 10-minute window had expired.

Edited.

 

[GNTLGNT]

....ooooooo....pretty!......

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

Edited.

Thanks, happy now.

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

....ooooooo....pretty!......

That is pretty. Looks very much like fountain pens of the old days, which were stylishly made!

 

[staropeace]

I just spell my name with my finger in the dirt.

 

[blunthead]

Best mass market pen I've ever used, and meets most of your qualifications (not sure what you consider a comfortable grip). Available in Staples (and other stores, of course), comes in packs of 2, but the steel barrel lasts for frickin' ever--mine is at least 20 years old. Refills come in med or fine point. Just a great pen.
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I've used these, too. They'd probably be my go to choice for inexpensive OTC ballpoint pens if I needed to use one more than I do.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

Don't know about a writing implement, but I wish there was something to capture all those ideas when you wake up from a vivid dream and think to yourself... That would make a great story - I need to write it down. And unfortunately within seconds the whole thing is gone from memory. (I wonder why that happens?)

 

[blunthead]

Don't know about a writing implement, but I wish there was something to capture all those ideas when you wake up from a vivid dream and think to yourself... That would make a great story - I need to write it down. And unfortunately within seconds the whole thing is gone from memory. (I wonder why that happens?)

Yes, maybe one day such a thing can exist. Until then the only way involves unique self-discipline. I've done it as an exercise, for a week. It was amazing. But how many people can overcome their desire to go back to sleep, especially when they need to, to wake up enough to write down all the details they're remembering? Hence the need for such a device.

 

[GNTLGNT]

I just spell my name with my finger in the dirt.

 

[blunthead]

GNT writes in the dirt dragging a certain appendage.

 

[GNTLGNT]

GNT writes in the dirt dragging a certain appendage.

...ya keep bringing me wooden ear into conversation...is nothing sacred??....

 

[Walter Oobleck]

The first is a "disparate impact" hammer...gas-? battery-? emotions-? drive. the second is obvious...the third is a needle-gun, say if you just have to get it out and one point simply is not enough.