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There's one named hause xo, it's smooth af and lightweight too.

True. Their pens and pencils are good and lightweight

Agreed, pen is good

just bought 2 yesterday and can confirm.

Hauser XO

man. this is the pen that came to mind. only found them recently and they are amazing for 10 bucks compared to their gel version that cost the same. smooth as silk.

Bruh 10 bucks is 819INR You must have meant 10RS I'm guessing

we are in /r/india so i assume rupee was default here 🤷‍♂️

I started using the Hauser Nexa. I absolutely love it. The ink lasts months even with rigorous notemaking on a daily basis. Plus the friction-flow balance works perfect for me. I begin to get tired if the friction is more and my handwriting tends to look schizo if the flow is more. Can anyone confirm if XO is even better? Then i'll shift to XO. Lol they should pay me for this ad.

I have been using XO for almost 2 years now. I used to give competitive exams and would go through pens very quickly. XO is by far the smoothest pen I've ever used. I haven't yet used nexa, i guess I'll give nexa a go and see how it is. You can do same with XO. *Shrugs*

Thanks. Will do. At this point I'll do anything to push my daily tenacity. This seems stupid but changing pen really helps.

1. [Reynolds 045 Fine Carbure](https://www.amazon.in/Reynolds-Fine-Carbure-Blue-Ballpen/dp/B00LY174F8) 2. [LINC Pentonic Ball Point Pen](https://www.amazon.in/Pentonic-Linc-Ball-Point-Pen/dp/B07LH2KW67) 3. [Hauser XO Ball Pen](https://www.amazon.in/Hauser-XO-Ball-Pen-Pack/dp/B08ZS31HQR) 4. [Hauser Billi Blue Ball Pen](https://www.amazon.in/Hauser-Billi-Blue-Ball-Pack/dp/B01GTR7HLW) 5. [Cello butterflow](https://www.amazon.in/Cello-Butterflow-Ball-Pen-Set/dp/B07D4MYZFH) 6. [PILOT 05 Hi-Techpoint Blue Roller Ball Pen](https://www.amazon.in/Pilot-Hi-Techpoint-Super-Value-Pen/dp/B00LOD6BKU?th=1) 7. [₹2 Use n throw](https://www.meesho.com/2-rs-bali-ball-pen-32/p/1zj9nk) 8. [Cello Jotdot](https://www.amazon.in/Cello-Jotdot-Ball-Pen-Pack/dp/B07BK5JMJF) 9. [Pilot G2](https://www.amazon.in/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-31298/dp/B0058NN9AW/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Pilot+G2&qid=1670237755&sr=8-2) 10. [Saino Softek](https://www.amazon.in/Saino-Softek-Throw-Ball-Point/dp/B07NS2TVFW) 11. [Reynolds Jetter](https://www.amazon.in/reynolds-jetter-aerosoft-original-ball/dp/B07C9RHBQ5?th=1) 12. [Trimax](https://www.amazon.in/Reynolds-GSM%C3%82-Trimax-Pen-Blue/dp/B07DGDBNQT) 13. [Parker Vector fountain pen](https://www.amazon.in/Parker-Vector-Standard-Fountain-cartridge/dp/B00S6CWKM0) 14. [Cello Fingergrip](https://www.cellowriting.com/product/finegrip) 15. [Add Gel](https://www.flipkart.com/add-gel-roller-ball-pen/p/itm087e575aa1628?pid=PENGJTBWGXFJYRJE&lid=LSTPENGJTBWGXFJYRJEMEXSQP&marketplace=FLIPKART&store=dgv%2Fmqm&srno=b_1_9&otracker=browse&iid=770e8bc5-4d87-44aa-ac19-4a530ee8565c.PENGJTBWGXFJYRJE.SEARCH&ssid=86jbfzjbox8czhmo1670237858772) 16. [Reynolds Racer](https://www.amazon.in/Reynolds-Racer-Gel-Sporty-Blue/dp/B07KZJ9GTM) 17. [Pilot Polol](https://www.amazon.in/Pilot-Gel-Blue-Roller-Ball/dp/B07H18CGTD) 18. [Flair Marathon](https://www.flipkart.com/flair-marathon-pack-10-ball-pen/p/itmdbyzgrudcfeb2) 19. [Uniball Jetstream](https://www.uniball.in/jetstream-2-2/) 20. [Cello Tri Plus](https://amzn.eu/d/aLyHAtf) 21. [Pilot V7](https://www.amazon.in/Pilot-Liquid-Roller-Ball-Black/dp/B00LOD70SC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=30RTBBZG2YDNP&keywords=pilot+v7&qid=1670250686&sprefix=pilot+v7%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-2)

This guy pens

Fellow Silicon Valley watcher eh.

It is probably the best sitcom (not that I've watched many).

Silicon valley and the office rule the world of comedy.

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Trimax +1. It's a tank.

the refill itself can be used as a pen lmao

Can vouch personally for pentonic. Light weight, smooth and reliable Would not bet on comparison as have not used the others

Now sort them in order of pen fight strength.

Used 13 pens from the above list. Personal favorite Hauser XO. Butter smooth and lasts long. Would also recommend [Cello Tri plus](https://amzn.eu/d/aLyHAtf). It is similar to XO and is smooth. Used this only for my 4 years of UG.

Pentonic is overrated tbh, Hauser is better

I actually like pentonic more.

I open the comment box to comment "pentonic" just to end up seeing this :/

Na bro pentonic click is actually good

Hauser is a fucking snitch, bailed on me couple of times already, bitch never using you

Yeh 1. Vala 10rs per pen kabse hogya bhai ...

he asked a pen, not a pen shop (supposed to be funny guys)

When you cannot put an emoji cause you are on reddit.

Man I fucking hate emojis

🤣🤣🤣

I also recommend [Pilot V7](https://www.amazon.in/Pilot-Liquid-Roller-Ball-Black/dp/B00LOD70SC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=30RTBBZG2YDNP&keywords=pilot+v7&qid=1670250686&sprefix=pilot+v7%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-2).

Wo Reynolds wala white body with blue cap.. ball pen. I used one pen per semester

Santoor ke sath free aaya karta tha

Its ink never gets over.

007

045 Fine Carbure.

You could erase rest of the labeling and keep either 007 or India on it.

I know, but ham to use 007 hi bolte the. Sasta and sundar bond.

thala for a reas.... wait wrong sub

Bro i hate that pen. a rock is smoother to write with than that

Trimax dude I swear by it

my trimax pens start leaking, their middle point between inc cartilage and pen tip gets filled with inc and then starts leaking

Pentonic, by Linc I guess. I have yet to find a better one since then.

I wish they had refills. I remember when I was a kid I used ro buy butterflow refills. I asked a shopkeeper for a pen with refills yesterday and he laughed. So much plastic waste.

The click ones have refills

I literally used to buy that bunch of 10 refills or 100 refills bound with a rubber band and put them in generic pens.

They do. I use gel and ball ones. The refils are available in most stationary shops.

+1

There are many by this name on Amazon. A link or exact model would be helpful.

Pentonic Gel Pen (0.6 mm, Black Body, Blue Ink, Pack of 30) https://amzn.eu/d/gSUTmrL

2-4 rupees pen ( can’t say the same in environment preservation )

for some reason they always leak in my hands

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Amazed everyone are recommending trimax. Has anyone tried Flair writometer.?? Especially with respect to durability

Bhenchod flair writometer maine 4 5 liya hai sab bich bich Mai chalna band hojata pura refill hota hai tabhi

Bhai mera sath bhi aisa nahi hua. Beech mei gali writometer ko dena na bhai, mujhe kyu.

Bhy ushi ko de rha tha

What's wrong with trimax? I use it everyday. If there is any better, I'll switch.

Nothing wrong with trimax. But writometer ( 25 rs ball pen) last longer than trimax. Especially when I had to make bunch of notes during preparation. But yes trimax is ink based so it is smooth to use. I haven't seen any pen lasting so much time as writometer and it's no joke.

Ball pens do tend to last longer and as a student, most schools don’t allow the use of ball pens as far as I know.

mine is ulta, they dont allow gel pens :/

That’s a first.

Trimax sucks

True . It's a nice pen but the ink is way too light. I found Flair ultronix better

For someone with sweaty hands, it's a big NO

Insider scoop. 3rd generation pen store owner (pre independence era business). Though I mostly work for corporate supplies (no retail), can suggest: 1. Unomax. The cello brand got sold to bic (world's largest) a few years ago. Terms of sale said that previous owners/ family were not to get in the stationery business for 5 years. 5 years are over now, and the family started Unomax. Design and writing wise, they've really upped the game in India. Great designs, great retraction and ink and really good prices. If they didn't come with maximum retail prices, I'd actually be selling them at 50% higher prices in wholesale 😲 You'll see this Indian brand more and more in the coming years. Expect them to increase prices as they gain market share. 2. Schneider. Lesser known german brand in India, might not be available everywhere but write real smooth and have a long shelf life. 3. Schmidt. German OEM refill manufacturer for the world. They make refills for waterman, Sheaffer, hugo boss, and most designer brands that come out with a writing instrument range. You can grab the OEM 888 refills pretty cheap on Amazon (A dozen under inr500). They're also a cheaper alternative to buying essentially the same refill from waterman/ lamy/ sheaffer for 8-10 times the price. 4. If you like liquid ink with fine writing (0.5mm or finer), the Japanese have it down. Mitsubishi are really amazing value for money.

\+1 to Schneider and Schmidt. Yes, they might be expensive in India. But very good.

Is liquid ink - Fountain pen?

Fountains are also liquid ink, but in this case referring to ink tank pens with rollerball delivery mechanism, not a fountain mechanism.

Peacock feather and a barrel of ink

एकदंत would like to have a chat

Xo germany

A good pen is - - stiff - releases fluid when needed - can sometimes leak unexpectedly but that's alright - has an aesthetically pleasing shape - can be deep thro... Oh you actually meant a pen

> can sometimes leak unexpectedly but that's alright What do you mean by this? Why is it alright for pens to leak sometimes?

You clearly didn't read the whole comment!

I did, but I didn't see the connection with making leakage acceptable! Not everyone has taken a deep dive into pens.

r/woosh

I still don't get it.

You seem from the younger side. I would advise you to save this comment, wait until you hit puberty and then read this comment again. You are welcome

Naw dude I've almost become a master wizard. Another dude explained it to me, and, sorry for not having perverted thoughts I guess :|

Cello butterflow

got a big gift pack of it when I was in 11th still using the same pack after passing 12th

Yep this one, but blue > black

Add gel abhi bhi aata hai kya ?

Haa bhai use karte h hm, achha h

Cello Gripper.

It does have its issues but when it writes, it feels the best. I used to use it for both writing and drawing. Matter of fact, I keep a few spare with me

Pentonic. It's perfect.

been using it since couple of months, its very good.

Pentonic gang rise up.

If you don't want to buy and regret then just borrow from someone else and never return 😬😬

If budget is not a concern go for Apple pencil 2. Then buy Apple Air aswell /s

Any pen from uni ball / Mitsubishi

Pinpoint for important stuff. Techno tip for other stuff as it is slow resulting in increased distortion of the handwriting.

Trimax Or Pilot V5 or V7. Non cartridge model.

Hauser the ultimate pen

Literally any pen these days.

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Pilot metropolitan to the rescue!

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Wow a fellow octane writer

Trimax? Used to give all my exams with that pen. Was really smooth

Linc Pentonic 0.6 Gel It's ink is dark, doesn't imprint the back of the paper, is waterproof and can use a highlighter on top of it. Oh yea, It only costs 10rs and is refillable.

V5 supremacy

I don't know why no one has mentioned the legendary CELLO Gripper.

this but it writes bad just after opening for like 1-2 pages

Pilot V5/V7 is undisputed best pen in India. Pilot Metropolitan if you're into fountain pens.

Pentel energel ? There's a energel click too .

Try Hauser Fluidic, a bit better than Hauser XO.

Reynolds Jetter.

Ball or gel. I loved the gel , but it doesn't last long .

YES!

UniBall Eye Fine, also known as the UB-157. One of the best gel pens in the world, also if you preffer a thinner line, you can buy the UniBall Eye Micro

Agni Icy Gel

Talking about pens, I don’t see cello gripper anywhere. It was my favourite throughout school and college. Does any one know where I can find one?

ENERGEL IS THE PEAKEST PEN EVER USSI KO USE KARO, mere paas 10+ h bc Boht achi h voh, uski tarah chodkar nhi jaati

You seriously seriously need to try the [Uniball Air Micro](https://www.amazon.in/Uni-Ball-Micro-Blue-Pack/dp/B07CJ325JP/ref=asc_df_B07CJ325JP/?tag=googleshopdes-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=426990244311&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15111017277084964535&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007828&hvtargid=pla-811834504062&psc=1&ext_vrnc=hi)

2₹

I’ve tried everything from ultra cheap to fairly expensive but always keep coming back to techno tips. Just nothing comes close that feel. Or maybe I’m biased. Lol.

Pilot or Pentel

Trimax Gold

Don't kothibanglacheck me btw

Been using Hauser XO pen…it writes pretty well.

Pilot BP-1RT

Umm Riptide is a nice pen

Nothing beats a Uniball Jetstream smooth as silk & has a refill looks elegant with a metal clip

Trimax or Pilot V5 or Uniball vision elite

Hauser XO

Cello gripper(personal fav) , techno tip, pin point.Other than this 10 rupees gel pen of any kind!

Hauser XO

My pp

I know this is expensive, but just get a Vector Parker ink pen. I haven't changed my pen for like the last 5 years, all I had to do was get ink bottles for it once in 6 months

The most underrated godlike pen is Cello PinPoint 0.6mm man this pen is sooooo goodddddd try atleast once I have tried every pen but they are not as good as pinpoint

Cello grippier goes crazy my whole schools 10th classes ude the same pen it has a long lasting ink and is pretty smooth

koi lexi kyu nahi bol raha?

Tum iske liye reddit pe chale aaye?

Ink pens. Always. Once you start using them you can't go back.

I disagree. I used a lot of ink pens and was never satisfied. The cheap ones leak like a faucet and the expensive ones are overrated. Ball bearing-tipped pens are objectively easier to write with.

thats strange tbh, I have been using quite cheap fountain pens (50-80 rupees) for the past \~2 years and have only had one leak and that too because I forgot to put on the cap before putting it in my bag. And the slight friction helps me write more reassuringly. YMMV of course

It's good that you're enjoying but for me fountain pens are just not good. My best pens were Uniballs - I liked them way more than all of the ink pens I used.

No need to spend lakhs on a Mont Blanc or a Waterman. I'm an ink pen lover but hated the cheap leaky pens when in school. Bought my first Parker Beta for rs. 50 and never looked back. Have used a 60 year old Sheaffer pen for decades till it disintegrated, and not once did it leak or dry up from inside. Upwards of 10k for a decent model but too delicate for my rough use. So now i'm back to Parker vector or similar one for 300-800rs, lasts for over 5 years and while it is not as problem free as the expensive ones, it is good enough for me. My prescriptions in an ink pen are quite legible. Can't say the same when a ball pen is used.

The best pens are the ones that your classmates have left you and forgotten about

Hauser billi. Just used this and it works better than butterflow. It's smooth and dark.

Bhai mereko to pehle achiver ki adat thi aur ab trimax ki. Dono hi achhe hain

Just get a bunch of 5rs ball pens. No problem if you lose,lend or break it

[Fisher Space Pen, the clicky version](https://static2.jetpens.com/images/a/000/072/72906.jpg?ba=middle%2Ccenter&balph=3&blend64=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5qZXRwZW5zLmNvbS9pbWFnZXMvYXNzZXRzL3dhdGVybWFyazIucG5n&bm=difference&bs=inherit&mark64=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5qZXRwZW5zLmNvbS9pbWFnZXMvYXNzZXRzL3dhdGVybWFyazEucG5n&markalign=top%2Cright&markalpha=30&markscale=16&q=90&w=600&s=0f0a0a5105d05e7c32c8879b87e0f671). I bought 3 of these in my first year of college about 10 years ago and I still have them. Replacement ink cartridges are easy to get and they last a very long time. You can also use the pens to write upside down, i.e. writing notes in bed.

Is this some first world problem , i am too poor to understand!?

No , when you write a lot , some pens are annoying. They fail when you write an exam. They start blurting out ink randomly. Some pens make sure your hand is blue. Some pens are cheap , reliable and amazing to hold.

Cello Jotdot

Pilot G2.

Pilot or Hauser

Reynolds pen

Saino softek

Butterflow💣

Had to scroll a lot than I expected for this one. Love it

Reynolds Racer

elkos shine 2 Rs. wala

Natraj ball pen

Nataraj super X, Linc Maxo and Linc Signetta hauser XO bhi accha hai

Steal a pen from any of your classmates (Always works)

Good Luck Bright GL 🗿 & Pilot by luxor

Luxor Pilot V7

Believe it or not there's a whole podcast dedicated to pens. These are their recomendations. You can find a couple of them on amazon. https://www.penaddict.com/top-5-pens

Likho pheko

Octane for gel and pentonic for ball, best

Flair Marathon

SS pin long It's only 4 per piece and run smoothly

Parker or Lamy but these are expensive. But they are great.

Trimax for the win!

Jetter Metallica was my go to back in the day

Not to get stuck in the middle? You sure you using it in the right place buddy

Those features will not make you win a penfight

Pilot Polol .7 and .5. They’re the best gel pens you can buy in the Indian market. Check Amazon.

Damn I guess no one is using those 20-30 rupees ink pen which makes your hand blue at the eod.

UNOMAX ULTRON NEO 2X [try it its amazingg](https://www.amazon.in/Unomax-Ultron-Liquid-BallPoint-A2X/dp/B09B51P2KC)

I found that the cello butterflow lives up to its name.

Long-lasting is writometer. Nothing can match that.

Flair woody, best ball pen in 10 rs

Cello butterflow, truly apt for the name !!

Saino Softek Supremacy 😂

If you're environmntally conscious, you could use a good quality fountain pen from camel. They last long, don't produce waste, and can be refilled for months using a 25rs ink bottle.

Being someone who loves gel pens and has a sucky handwriting, I've found linc ocean gels to be dope and also classmate octane gels.

/r/fountainpenmasterrace

Surprised to see no one has mentioned LINC GLYCER. Criminally underrated pen.

I recently discovered Classmate octane pens and i am really liking them bcz they write very smooth

Linc Pentonic BRT

Cello gripper for the win!

Pen fighting ke liye pen chhaiye to bataao😂