I have an obsession with office supplies and I’m a bit of a pen hoarder. One thing that I enjoy doing is swatching out my writing utensils to see how the colors compare between brands.
The Test: Each pen is used on white notebook paper and a yellow legal pad. You can click on the image below for a larger view.
The Pens: (links are affiliate) Paper Mate InkJoy 100 | Paper Mate InkJoy 300 RT
| Paper Mate Write Bros
| Paper Mate Write Bros Grip
| Papermate Eagle
| Papermate ProFit | Paper Mate Profile Elite
| Bic Round Stic | BIC Round Stic Grip
| BIC Cristal Bold
| Pilot EasyTouch
| Pilot B2P Bottle to Pen – Ball Point
| Pentel EnerGel
| Pilot G2 1.0
| Pilot Precise V7
| Pilot Precise V7 RT
| Pilot Precise Grip Bold
| Paper Mate Flair
The Conclusion: Red is one of the three basic colors, so tons of varieties are available. I don’t often write things out with red… it’s my go to color for crossing things off my lists.