I only use RSVPs. A built-in rubber finger grip makes them easy to hold and write with, the ballpoint never gets jammed, ink flow is nice and regular, and the fine-tip variety last a loooong time. I write an average of 2 full sides of 8.5x11" paper daily (programming notes, development notes, meeting notes, etc.), and I routinely have my RSVPs last at least 6 months. I started engraving the date I start using a new pen just to see how long they last. The medium-tips get used up rather quickly (1-2 months) because they use more ink when writing.
My city's garbage hauler takes batteries with my curbside recycling for free, so I feel a little less guilt in using non-rechargable batteries for most uses. Here you can look up drop-off locations in the US that take rechargable batteries for recycling, and this is a company that has what seems like a pretty easy-to-use battery recycling program (for $8 plus shipping they'll recycle a 2 gallon bucket of batteries for you; look for the "pail mail" link).
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I only use RSVPs. A built-in rubber finger grip makes them easy to hold and write with, the ballpoint never gets jammed, ink flow is nice and regular, and the fine-tip variety last a loooong time. I write an average of 2 full sides of 8.5x11" paper daily (programming notes, development notes, meeting notes, etc.), and I routinely have my RSVPs last at least 6 months. I started engraving the date I start using a new pen just to see how long they last. The medium-tips get used up rather quickly (1-2 months) because they use more ink when writing.
My city's garbage hauler takes batteries with my curbside recycling for free, so I feel a little less guilt in using non-rechargable batteries for most uses. Here you can look up drop-off locations in the US that take rechargable batteries for recycling, and this is a company that has what seems like a pretty easy-to-use battery recycling program (for $8 plus shipping they'll recycle a 2 gallon bucket of batteries for you; look for the "pail mail" link).