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When Word Processors Are Out: What's The Best Pen?

Posted by timothy on from the write-only-word-processors dept.

chensonny writes "Recently I was in a situation where there was no word processor, and several of us had to write, copy and sign a big amount of paper. It was then I re-realized the need for a good and comfortable pen. I saw some friends using a Mont Blanc, others like me using a felt pen or cheap ball-point pen. What does the geeks of Slashdot use for writing?" My favorite pen is an aluminum Lamy fountain pen -- can anyone recommend a good place to order Lamy ink in the U.S.?

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  1. fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    mike is rich. he pays people to type things for him.

  2. Yeeeah! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Blyerts! Blyerts! Blyerts!

  3. Ethical Issues When Buying Commodities (like Pens) by reporter · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    A fellow Slashdotter asks the following.
    What [pen] do [sic] the geeks of Slashdot use for writing?

    Pens, like toothpaste and batteries, are a commodity. Most pens are identical in function, quality, and price.

    So, which pen do we buy? In general, when we purchase a commodity, we should base our decision almost solely on ethical issues. What ethical issue? The issue is the country where the pen is manufactured. When we buy products made in a particular country, we indirectly lend our support to its value system. In particular, we should avoid products that are "Made in China" (which includes "Made in Taiwan" and "Made in Hong Kong"). You can find many reasons for avoiding products "Made in China" by visiting Amnesty International and Tibet Online".

    You can also find some reasons at CNN. According to "Kill and cull: China rejects doctor's testimony", the Chinese forcibly remove the organs and skin from non-consenting prisoners on death row. Sometimes, Chinese "doctors" remove all the skin while the prisoner is awake and conscious. The bulk of the customers who receive these organs come from Taiwan.

    ... from the desk of the reporter

  4. No shit Sherlock by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That's why it was modded -1 Troll.

  5. When Core Dumps Are Out by sava · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What's your favorite toilet paper?

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    //SaVa